For a long time, the plateau consisting of Dong Van, Meo Vac, Quan Ba and Yen Minh Districts in Ha Giang Province has been called the thirsty rocky region.

Experts believe that the merger and acquisition (M&A) market would see a boom in the second half of 2012 and in 2013, when a lot of big deals would be wrapped up.

Cuban researchers are trying to revive the nation's wilting coffee production by using bio-technology, an industrial expert said.

VietNamNet Bridge – According to the latest FIDE ratings, Vietnam’s top chess player Le Quang Liem is not in the top 50, while Nguyen Ngoc Truong Son gets out of top 100.

Investment needed in livestock breeding; Nation lags behind in theme parks; Outlook still gloomy for property market; Foreign acquisitions raise fears of hostile takeovers; VN Airlines has more summer flights

The General Secretary of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee, Vu Trong Kim, has welcomed the Vietnam visit by a Cambodian Buddhist delegation as a practical contribution to promoting the good neighbourliness, traditional friendship

VietNamNet Bridge – Binh Phuoc Province authorities have deported 204 Chinese laborers who were working without a work permit, while Binh Thuan province authorities reported that Chinese contractors are using 65 unlicensed employees.

VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs is drafting regulations covering salaries, allowance and bonuses for people in top positions in State-owned companies.

VietNamNet Bridge – Globalgrasshopper, a popular site for international tourists, has listed the top 10 must-see destinations in Viet Nam.

VietNamNet Bridge – The women’s bicycle race for An Giang Television Cup closed in Long Xuyen City on July 13.

Ministry considers designation of national treasures; Binh Dinh to host Int’l Traditional Martial Arts Festival 2012; Hue cultural museum moves to new location;  But why no bicycle?

VietNamNet Bridge – From July 2012, 95 deputies of the Hanoi People’s Council have been equipped with iPad 2.

VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Health has shown evidences to prove that the drug prices in Vietnam are not high. However, people believe that the ministry’s argument is not convincing.

Ha Noi strengthens pricing inspections; Young man loses testicles in odd traffic accident; Children's input sought on law;  Vinh Phuc repatriates martyrs’ remains from Laos

Mobile phone imports in the first half of the year declined 23 per cent compared to the corresponding period last year.

VietNamNet Bridge – Da Nang is seeking to encourage travellers to stay longer and spend more while in the central city after surveys found that many people stay there for less time than in neighbouring Hoi An and Hue.

Ratings agency Moody's Investors Service has downgraded Italy's government bond rating two notches over concerns that the country is more likely to experience a further sharp increase in its funding costs or the loss of market

VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnamese team grabbed three gold medals in the final round of the 2012 Asian Muay Thai Championships which started in HCM City on the evening of July 12.

Capital authorities yesterday admitted responsibilities for improper management of the capital's lakes and parks, causing public outrage over public land encroachment at the question-and-answer session of Ha Noi People's Council meeting.

British oil giant BP said Thursday it has agreed to pay another 13 million U.S. dollars to settle charges of its failing to fix safety violations at its Texas City oil refinery.