A social survey released by the UNESCAP has revealed that Viet Nam may reach its target for 5.5 per cent growth this year, but only if the country can successfully restore confidence in its stuttering economy.

Mekong Delta to create work for 400,000; Ministry moves to help the disabled; Transfers may help hospital crowding; Delta hospitals get medical equipment for neonatal care; Residents granted passes to park

France will exhibit its woven products during the Hue Traditional Craft Festival from April 27 to May 1, the French embassy announced on April 18.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Finance is facing a hard problem as the danger of central State budget collection shortfall has turned visible whereas local business community is calling for a cut in corporate income tax.

Farmers, fishers reflected in oil; Art show to be held at Goethe Institute; Vietnam Ethnic Groups Cultural Day opens; Italian exhibition highlights Vietnamese culture

 VietNamNet Bridge – Uncontrolled exploitation of natural resources has weakened or completely destroyed many of the Cuu Long Delta's ecosystems, experts said at an annual forum last Friday.

The teenage suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings is in custody after being found hiding in a boat in a suburban homeowner's backyard.

Dozens of people have been killed and hundreds injured in a powerful earthquake in rural areas of China's south-western province of Sichuan.

Two days after a massive fertilizer plant fire and explosion leveled parts of their town and killed 14 people, began moving into recovery mode Friday after investigators announced they had nearly finished search and rescue efforts.

China has one of the oldest food cultures in the world and, like that acme of Western food culture French cuisine, the food needs to be fresh.

Venezuela's top election official said Thursday that authorities will complete a 100% audit of votes cast in Sunday's presidential election.

VietNamNet Bridge - The majority of Vietnamese people still support eating dog meat because this is a nutritious traditional food in the country.

VietNamNet Bridge - "Vietnam at Peace" is the set of documentary photos of Vietnam after the Vietnam War, the period of rebuilding the country.

VN to compete in regional U19 football competition; Last Vietnamese players out of Asian badminton tourney; Hai starts third stint as coach of Binh Duong; Duan claims second stage win

New routes for Ha Noi electric car tours; Sanitation, transport, taxi drivers bother tourists; Sa Pa holds festival next week; Recession-hit travel firms design new tours; Recession-hit travel firms design new tours

Incense offerings and various activities have been organised nationwide to commemorate Hung Kings, the nation’s legendary founders, on April 19, the tenth day of the third lunar month.

 A 23-year-old man from the northern mountain province of Yen Bai has been confirmed dead at Bach Mai hospital in Hanoi after contracting swine flu.

About 20 percent of Vietnamese cement enterprises have been put on the brink of bankruptcy. The solution they most think of now is to sell themselves to foreign investors who would pump money to clear debts and restructure enterprises.

Nearly 1,000 illegal gold exploiters have been expelled from the central province of Nghe An's Que Phong District in a crackdown by local police.

Vietnam supports settling disputes through peaceful means; Vietnam slams EP’s human rights resolution; PM to attend ASEAN Summit in Brunei; Viet Nam, Denmark boost scientific research