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Underage drivers face stricter punishment

VietNamNet Bridge – Hundreds of students have been caught and punished for traffic violations in the last month after a concentrated crackdown by Ha Noi police. 

Vietnamese villages mourn death of workers in Russia

 VietNamNet Bridge – Several villages in many provinces across Vietnam are in deep mourning after news reports of a fire in a garment factory in Russia in which 14 Vietnamese workers were killed.

Experts doubt efficacy of Song Tranh 2 Hydropower dam

On September 12, the People's Committee of Quang Nam Province and scientists of the Vietnam Institute of Science and Technology announced their initial conclusions on the phenomenon of recurring earthquakes

Transport ministry says no to tuk tuk

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Transport has officially rejected a proposal to import motorised rickshaws as a means of easing traffic on the busy roads of Ha Noi.

Car park debate not a walk in the park

  A Hanoi Municipal People’s Committee decision to make part of the existing Thong Nhat Park into a car parking lot has again stirred controversy.

Thuan Viet showcases manually embroidered ao dai in Japan

  VietNamNet Bridge – Renown Ao dai designer Thuan Viet will introduce Vietnamese ao dai at the Vietnamese Culture Festival in Japan, together with top models Duong My Linh, Hoang Yen and Trang Nhung.

Celebrities call for end to bear farming in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – More than 50 celebrities from different fields across the country joined hands with Education for Nature Vietnam (ENV) calling for immediate action to eliminate bear farming in Vietnam.

Petroleum importers claim innocent to the accusation of committing fraud

All the big petroleum importers have denied the denouncement that they committed trade fraud to seek profit when importing petroleum products for re-export later.

Cultural Heritage Bureau checks wrech with 500-year-old antiques

On the afternoon of September 13, the head of the Monument Management Department and experts of the Museum of Vietnamese History went to Quang Ngai to inspect the sunken ship which contains ceramic items dated back to the 15th century.

Vietnamese puppeteers fly high at International Marionette Festival

VietNamNet Bridge – ‘Giai Dieu Ky Uc’ (Melodies of Time) by the Hai Phong City Puppetry Art Troupe won one of three gold prizes of the third International Marionette Festival at Au Co Arts Centre, which closed in Hanoi on September 10.

‘Divo of Viet Nam' hosts love-themed live show

VietNamNet Bridge – Singer of the Year 2011 Tung Duong will dedicate his Ha Noi Opera House live show tomorrow to love songs by famed Vietnamese composers.  

Prime Minister: Investigating websites that blacken country's leaders

  VietNamNet Bridge - The Government Office has delivered a written notice of the Prime Minister to direct the investigation of some websites that posted information against the Party and the State.

Da Nang to host fireworks tourney

 VietNamNet Bridge – The central city will host the Da Nang International Fireworks Competition on April 29-30 next year, the annual event's organising committee has announced.

Vietnam racks its brain to optimize FDI’s benefits

Vietnam has decided that in the next stage of foreign direct investment (FDI) encouragement, it needs to aims to the quality, effectiveness and sustainable development instead of the number of projects.

Earthquakes in Bac Tra My, people leave their home to go to the woods

  VietNamNet Bridge – Continuous earthquake and aftershocks made people in Bac Tra My district in Quang Nam province fearful. Many families have left their homes to go to the forest to avoid the risk from the "unwelcome guests."

Another national relic is "upgraded" in Hung Yen

 VietNamNet Bridge - When the Tram Gian temple in Hanoi is still a hot scandal, a similar case has been discovered in Hung Yen province. Mau Temple, a national relic, is being newly built by the local government.

Not being satisfied by his wife, man throws newborn baby, killing her.

  VietNamNet Bridge - On September 11, the police agency of Binh Duong province  arrested Luong Van Trong, 21, from An Giang province, to investigate his acts of killing his 17-day-old daughter.

Hanoi to host international workshop on Vietnam studies

36 Chinese scholars will attend the international seminar on Vietnam studies in Hanoi this November. This is the largest number compared with other countries and territories.

VN thrash Singapore in women's football

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam made mincemeat of Singapore in their second Group A match yesterday, Sept 13, at the ASEAN Football Federation Women's Football Championships.

Viet Nam on top in volleyball clash with Japan

VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnamese national team put on a battling display on Wednesday to defeat Japan 3-2 in a dramatic five-set match at the Asian Volleyball Federation in Kazakhstan.