The Ha Noi People's Committee has asked local authorities to inspect and fine land use violations in the districts of Thanh Xuan, Cau Giay, Tay Ho and Tu Liem. The inspections, on an area of nearly 50ha, will continue through mid-August.

Cypriot health authorities reported three serious cases of heat stroke on Tuesday as temperature reached a record high of 44 degree Celsius in the eastern Mediterranean island.

VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam and Sri Lanka have agreed to boost two-way trade to US$1 billion by 2015.

In late June and early July, a series of listed companies on the stock market--commercial banks and securities companies, continuously announced the appointment of their key executives and chairs of the board of directors.

VietNamNet Bridge – A photo exhibition capturing the steadfast solidarity and comprehensive co-operation that Viet Nam and Laos have enjoyed over the last 50 years opened yesterday, July 17, at the HCM City Youth Cultural House.

Developing amusement centers in both the inner city and the suburbs comes high on the list of priority works mentioned in the capital city tourism program by 2020.

Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh has underscored Vietnam and Laos’ determination to foster the special solidarity, friendship and comprehensive cooperation between the two Parties, States and peoples on the occasion of the celebration

VietNamNet Bridge – A ceremony was held in Buon Ma Thuot City, Dak Lak Province on July 17 to honour outstanding ethnic minority individuals and those who have rendered great services to the stability and development of the Central Highlands.

VietNamNet Bridge – The National Assembly’s Standing Committee has agreed on the agenda of the fourth sitting of the 13th NA slated for mid October.

Top policymakers of the U.S. Federal Reserve believed that risks to U.S. economic growth have increased, U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Tuesday.

While domestic businesses are busy with the plans to tarnish rivals’ reputation in unhealthy competitions, foreign businesses have the opportunities to dominate the market.

U.S. researchers have found that people with a form of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a risk factor for developing Alzheimer's disease, have twice the risk of dying compared with cognitively normal people.

After a period of rapid growth, entertainment devices HDbox and the 3D TV market in Vietnam have entered a serious crisis period.

When local people have to struggle to drive away the gayals which attack their fields, state officers have to become sleepless to protect the animal species listed in the Red Book.

Sending kids to overseas summer camps is believed to be the effective training courses which help improve their knowledge. However, in fact, learning is just a part of the trips.

Furniture exporters plagued by tightened rules; Footwear sector: low-cost labour no longer advantage; Retail sales decline despite low prices; Banks fail to cut loan interest rates; Low chicken prices may lead to shortages

State owned economic groups and general corporations have vowed to carry out the restructuring process and stop the operation of unprofitable subsidiaries. However, in fact, their speech doesn’t agree with their acts.

VietNamNet Bridge – While ten people were illegally seeking gold, the mine collapsed, burying all of them. The incident occurred in Tuong Duong district of the central province of Nghe An on July 17.

VietNamNet Bridge – A baby girl in Tu Nghia district of the central province of Quang Ngai had a small tumor at her sacrum, at birth. This tumor has grown to be over 2cm long after two years.

Yahoo on Monday announced that it has appointed Marissa Mayer, a former Google executive, to be its president and chief executive officer (CEO).