Facebook says it will allow more websites and other online services to join its "free mobile data" Internet.org scheme.

VietNamNet Bridge - A plan by the Hanoi Education and Training Department to set up telecom wave interfering equipment in some places to ensure security of high school finals has raised controversy.

 Farmers fear poisoning as toes turn black in paddies, Hue: Outstanding individuals honoured with French Orders, Hospitals see more patients, surgeries during long holiday, Upgraded highway shortens HCMC-Dalat distance

 The national archery team are competing in the first round of the World Cup that begins today in Shanghai, China.

VietNamNet Bridge - International consultants have said that Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) should no longer be the only electricity wholesale buyer by 2019. However, EVN wants to extend the deadline.

 There is a risk of serious outbreaks of disease in the aftermath of the Nepal earthquake, aid agencies have warned.

 VietNamNet Bridge – With just 19 members, the national team will start their World Cup campaign today (May 5) in Ha Noi.

 Gov't to fine more listed firms for failing to register, New enterprises surge in first four months 2015, Japan's Nitori Holdings to build factory in VN, New decree to resolve barriers to FIE operations

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City installed hundreds of security cameras on Nguyen Hue, the city's first modern walking street, city police said yesterday, May 4.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam beat Malaysia 7-0 at Thong Nhat Stadium in HCM City yesterday (May 4) to enter the semi-final round of the ASEAN Football Federation Women's Championship.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has not recognised Le Cong Vinh's goal as the fastest in its history.

VietNamNet Bridge - The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has agreed to cut the petroleum import tariff by 10-15 percent. However, the Dung Quat Oil Refinery still insists on tax cuts on some other products.

Travel enterprises arranging tours for international cruise passengers to Can Gio Biosphere Reserve in HCMC have got confused as the city police require foreigners to obtain permission before coming there.

 Vinamilk, the country’s leading dairy processor, has been in negotiations over the acquisition of a milk processing plant in Europe, said Mai Kieu Lien, chairwoman and general director of the firm, at the recent annual general meeting.

 Riyo Mori, the classically trained ballet dancer who won the 2007 Miss Universe beauty pageant, was in Hanoi on May 3 for a corporate event at the Melia Hotel.

 Unknown player Tran Thanh Tu defeated Grandmasters to win the men's gold medal at the National Rapid Chess Championships, which ended in HCM City on May 3.

 The Hue Craft Village Festival ended yesterday (May 3), after a six-day event in which 34 craft villages from around the country participated by displaying their handicraft skills and products.

Numerous gas stations in Hanoi may be better thought of as ticking time bombs. Despite being located in the middle of crowded residential areas, many overlooked or ignored fire safety regulations in both design and in day-to-day operations.

 HCM City is developing its first special economic zone in the south of the city, encompassing districts 7, Nha Be and part of Binh Chanh and Can Gio with a focus on marine economy.

Ocean Group Joint Stock Company (OGC) may lose nearly VND3 trillion (US$139 million) after the State Bank of Viet Nam completed a merger for OceanBank for VND0 last month, Tri Thuc Tre (Young Intellectual) online newspaper reported .