Building for the future 01/04/2013, 06:56:47 AM (VNS)-More than 200 Vietnamese and international scholars, researchers and entrepreneurs gathered in Ha Noi on March 26, to share experiences related to sustainable architecture.

Vietnam warned about Dutch disease, urged to stop raw minerals 01/04/2013, 06:55:03 AM (VietNamNet Bridge)-The government of Vietnam has been prohibiting exporting raw natural minerals over the last few years. However, the ban has not had high enforcement.

Plans to build trade centre near Ha Noi's Hoan Kiem Lake 30/03/2013, 11:32:18 AM (VietNamNet Bridge)-The Ha Noi People's Committee on March 27, announced that it would build an eight-storey trade centre near Hoan Kiem (Sword Return) Lake amid concerns about limiting development in the historical centre of the city.

Central coastal areas turn topsy-turvy with mineral exploitation (part 1) 30/03/2013, 08:20:50 AM (VietNamNet Bridge)-The whole land strip in the central region, which is believed to possess big tourism potentials with beautiful beaches, has been damaged by the mineral exploitation activities.

Hailstones wreck havoc on northern provinces 29/03/2013, 07:40:17 AM (VNA)-A hailstorm hit the northern mountainous provinces of Cao Bang, Ha Giang and Lao Cai on March 27, injuring dozens of people while damaging tens of thousands of houses.

Education experts: prestigious schools may be overrated 29/03/2013, 07:38:23 AM (GDXH/dtinews)-

Man struck by lightning while using cell phone under a tree 28/03/2013, 01:43:00 PM (VietNamNet Bridge)-A man was found dead at the foot of a pine tree, after a loud explosion when it was about to rain. Next to the body of the victim was a broken cell phone.

35 years, Vietnamese’s height increases by 4cm 28/03/2013, 01:41:00 PM (VietNamNet Bridge)-The average height of Vietnamese men and women are 164.4 cm and 153 cm. The average heights of Vietnamese people are still less than their neighbors while the growth speed is also slower.

Promoting a balanced lifestyle and learning environment through work, rest and play 28/03/2013, 12:10:38 PM (Thanhniennews)-Renaissance International School Saigon implements a disciplined yet flexible platform to promote both the physical and mental well-being of our students. Physical education implemented through activities, exercise, and sport is not only made available, it’s encouraged inside and outside of the classroom.

World Bank lends Vietnam $250 mil to foster economic reform 28/03/2013, 12:08:27 PM (Thanhniennews)-The World Bank approved Tuesday a US$250-million concessional loan for Vietnam to help the country reform its economic management to improve productivity and competitiveness.

Vietnam to tighten control over rhino horn hunting trophy imports 27/03/2013, 03:30:00 PM (Thanhniennews)-Vietnam will tighten its control over the importation of rhino horns as hunting trophies in an effort to suppress the illegal trade of rhino horns, Tien Phong quoted the agriculture ministry as saying on Tuesday.

China's exploitation of Latin American natural resources raises concern 27/03/2013, 11:25:47 AM (Guardian)-Amazonian forest cleared in Ecuador, a mountain levelled in Peru, the Cerrado savannah converted to soy fields in Brazil and oil fields under development in Venezuela's Orinoco belt.

Energy policies 'reduce bill rises' 27/03/2013, 10:06:47 AM (BBC)-Government policies on energy efficiency and climate change are helping to reduce the rise in gas and electricity bills, a report has said.

Traffic order urged as road death toll rises 26/03/2013, 09:34:24 PM (Vietnamplus)-More than 5,600 traffic accidents were reported over the past two months of this year, killing nearly 2,000 people and injuring almost 5,800 others, a national online conference on traffic safety on March 25 heard.

"Hot economic development" leads to serious fresh water shortage 25/03/2013, 07:40:52 PM (VietNamNet Bridge)-Scientists, who repeatedly call on to “use fresh water in a smarter way,” affirmed that this would be feasible if the involved parties can find their benefits in the cooperation program.