VietNamNet Bridge – The National Academy of Music in Hanoi has revealed that traditional Then singing will be submitted to UNESCO in a bid to be recognised as a piece of intangible cultural world heritage.

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam has been mostly relying on the monetary policies in regulating the national economy, while the fiscal policy has been ignored.

 U.S. researchers said Wednesday they had developed an easy and effective method for inserting genes into eye cells to help patients with blinding diseases restore sight.

 First realty project benefits from VND30-trillion loan scheme; Hitachi, HCMC strike US$370 million metro equipment deal; Housing market may revive; Standard Chartered has new office in HCM City

 VietNamNet Bridge – The People's Committee of northern Quang Ninh Province has given the nod to co-operation between Thailand and Viet Nam in building a high-technology industrial complex.

VietNamNet Bridge – Experts from the US Department of Commerce are conducting a fact-finding tour of Vietnam’s major shrimp producers and processors to examine the local shrimp farming and processing industry.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Twelve civil servants, six primary teachers, a physician and 21 households of Khanh Hoa province have settled in the island district of Truong Sa.

VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnam Anti-corruption Initiative Program 2013 (VACI 2013) on June 14 awarded the top 24 initiatives to support their implementation in the community.

Seven young men were divided into two groups to race in the opposite directions on the Phu Quoc airport runway. In the middle of the road, they collided with each other. Two people died on the spot and five others were seriously wounded.

 A major ingredient in green coffee bean dietary supplements, often touted as "miracle" weight- loss products, cannot prevent weight gain in mice, a study said Wednesday.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Miss Asia USA 2006 Jennifer Pham has informed the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of her withdrawal from the run for the Vietnam Tourism Ambassador 2013 due to family issues.

VietNamNet Bridge – Japanese archaeologist Nishimura Masanari who died in an accident on the way to an archaeological site on Sunday, was buried today, June 13, at Kim Lan Commune's graveyard, Gia Lam District, Ha Noi.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Eighty nine houses were burned down in a wild blaze yesterday afternoon, June 12, in Vinh Xuong Commune in Tan Chau Town in the Mekong province of An Giang.

VietNamNet Bridge – Results of the votes of confidence for 47 officials holding positions elected or approved by the legislature were announced on Tuesday at the National Assembly morning meeting.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A string of cultural activities will be held in Hanoi from June 17-21 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Luxembourg.

VietNamNet Bridge – Top Vietnam swimming star Nguyen Thi Anh Vien stirred the waters at the 2013 Southeast Asian (SEA) Age-group Swimming Championships by taking home an amazing 11 gold and two silver medals and establishing a new SEA Games record

The pressure on the banking system has been eased once the bad debts are on the decrease. However, bankers themselves admitted that their worries still have not been lifted.

 Photographers put Ha Noi in focus; Polish pianist to perform in Hanoi; ‘Subsidy era' chinaware on display in Tay Ho; Vietnamese award-winning movies to screen in Venice

 VietNamNet Bridge – A cable car from Sa Pa Town in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai to Fansipan Mountain will be developed in an effort to lure more visitors to the cloudy town.

Eleven models who performed in underwear illegally in a recent fashion show in HCM City will have to pay VND3.5 million fine each, announced the HCM City Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.