Vietnam’s proposed nuclear power program remains controversial, with a number of issues hotly debated: Does the country really need to build a new 15-20 MW research reactor? Who will be Vietnam’s partners? Which technologies should be used...

 VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City authorities have decided to close Dumping Ground No 3 at the Hiep Phuoc waste treatment complex, after determining thatit is seriously polluting the environment.

Despite accusations that Vinafood 2 bribed Filipino officials in exchange for the right to export 800,000 tons of rice to the Philippines, no proof has yet been offered. The watchdog agency has affirmed that Vinafood 2 is innocent of any wrongdoing.

The monthly cabinet meeting Monday with the participation of representatives of 63 provinces, who heard the PM say that Vietnam wants normal economic cooperation with China, but that it will take proactive measures if China doesn't cooperate.

 VietNamNet Bridge - A new dragonfly species named Indocypha neglecta (Odonata: Chlorocyphidae) has been discovered in northern Vietnam, according to the journal Odonatologica, volume 43, in June 2014.

 VietNamNet Bridge – On Monday morning, two earthquakes occurred consecutively in the area of Song Tranh 2 hydropower plant in Quang Nam province.

Fashion designer Thuan Viet and Vietnamese models are now in Lyon (France) to attend the Vietnam Culture Days. During their trip, Vietnamese models had the opportunity to show off the beauty of Vietnamese women in ao dai on Lyon streets.

 VietNamNet Bridge - The Ministry of Transport has asked the Vietnam Railway Administration to replace the entire managerial staff of the rail project management unit, saying that they were irresponsible and had caused project delays.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Surrounded and attacked by Chinese ships near HD-981 oil rig anchored in Vietnam’s waters, ship 951 of the Vietnam fishery surveillance dodged the attackers but the boat was still damaged on both sides.

Two-time winner Hoang Xuan Vinh will head to Beijing this week to compete at the International Sport Shooting Federation World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun in China.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hundreds of billions dong have been wasted as a series of bus stations, modern and well-serviced, have been left idle because of the local authorities breaking their promises.

 President bids farewell to outgoing UK diplomat; Top legislator welcomes WFUCA President; HCM City signs pact with Rhone-Alpes Region

 Vietnam should continue to underscore its opposition to China’s illegal actions, persisting in using all possible peaceful measures in line with international law to resolutely defend sea and island sovereignty.

 China keeps five military ships to defend its oil rig Haiyang Shiyou – 981 which is illegally standing in Vietnam’s continental shelf and exclusive economic zone, reported the Vietnam Fisheries Surveillance Department on June 30.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The 2014 secondary graduation exams can be considered a breakthrough in education, Deputy Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Vinh Hien told the New Ha Noi newspaper.

 VietNamNet Bridge – As a top graduate of the Department of Architecture from Tokyo University who has had many opportunities to work with top-notch architects around the world, Massaaki Iwamoto chose Viet Nam as the place to start his career in 2011.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Planning and Investment has said there is no need for a special economic zone (SEZ) for steel and iron industry as proposed by Hung Nghiep Formosa Ha Tinh Steel Company.

 We followed Dinh Hong Nham, a famous forester, and spent several days going through thick forests and crossing over streams to discover the beauty and mystery of caves hidden in deep forests in Minh Hoa District, Quang Binh Province.

Vietnamese architects have created unique houses and a coffee shop that have won international architecture awards for their use of traditional materials in Vietnam like bamboo and wood. Here are the three most famous bamboo-made houses in Vietnam.

 VietNamNet Bridge - From mid-May, the pink and white colors of lotuses flood the Quang An flower market in Hanoi. From midnight, the market is very crowded and bustling.