VietJetAir orders 63 Airbus aircraft

 VietNamNet Bridge - Initially VietJetAir planed to buy 62 aircraft but it has just increased the number to 63.

US GEM Fund invests $16 million into HHS

 VietNamNet Bridge – An investment agreement worth $16 million was signed between the Hoang Huy Investment Services JSC and Global Emerging Markets (GEM) – an American financial group yesterday.

Longest sea-crossing bridge in Vietnam to be built in Hai Phong

 VietNamNet Bridge – The construction of the 15km Vu Tan - Lach Huyen Bridge in the northern port city of Hai Phong is starting on February 15, with a 5.4 km long section crossing the sea.

Toothpick perforates man’s intestine

 VietNamNet Bridge - Doctors of the Hanoi-based Vietnam-Germany Hospital have performed a surgery to remove a 4cm-long toothpick from the abdomen of a 53-year-old man from the northern city of Nam Dinh.

Few universities register for independent entrance exams

 VietNamNet Bridge – Only 31 out of over 400 universities and colleges across Vietnam have sent plans to organise independent entrance exams.  

Windows 8.1 tablets penetrating Vietnamese market

 VietNamNet Bridge – The tablets with installed Windows 8.1 operation system, believed to have diversified features and high interactions, have been selling like hot cakes in Vietnam.

Huynh Phuoc Hue’s life struggle for Coi Nguon Museum

 VietNamNet Bridge – Tourists heading to Phu Quoc Island off Kien Giang Province may be recommended to visit Coi Nguon Museum to take an overview on the culture and history of the island.

Extreme weather keeps battering Viet Nam

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam is forecast to continue being battered by extreme weather this year after a range of unusual weather phenomena appeared recently.

Provinces alerted of forest fire risk as dry season continues

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Department of Forest Management has warned 37 provinces of forest fires.

Vietnamese firms expand overseas stakes to $4.4bil

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam's enterprises have invested US$4.4 billion in foreign countries and territories in 2013, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

Unique, special gifts on Valentine’s Day

 VietNamNet Bridge – The gift market is heating up as Valentine’s Day draws near. Shops are marketing innovative products for those in love.

Vietnam to host 2014 Int’l Chemistry Olympiad

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam will host the 46th International Chemistry Olympiad from July 20-29, expecting to attract 300 students from 80 countries and territories, according to a member of the organising board.

Nguyen Tan Dung: The driving force behind Vietnam's transformation

The Huffington Post of Canada has posted an article about Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung, by Daniel D. Veniez. Below is the content. 

Shops underground prosperous

 VietNamNet Bridge – Developing the shops underground has become the choice of a lot of investors, who want the unfamiliar, original and cheap retail premises.

Tennis talent may be disciplined for not joining the national team

 VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam's top junior tennis player Ly Hoang Nam was not permitted by its managing agency to join the national team at the Davis Cup and the Vietnam Tennis Federation has threatened to impose severe penalties on him.

The unique cemetery for eunuchs in Hue

 VietNamNet Bridge - Approximately 7 km to the southwest of Hue City, Tu Hieu Pagoda is known today as the resting place of the Nguyen Dynasty’s eunuchs.

Sea Lake, a pearl in Pleiku

 Visiting Tay Nguyen (the Central Highlands), most visitors want to enjoy the beauty of Bien Ho (Sea Lake), which is considered a “pearl” in the Pleiku Plateau, Gia Lai Province.

Close-up to traditional lantern making in Hoi An

 VietNamNet Bridge – Lanterns appeared in Hoi An ancient town around the end of the 16th century. Today, this product has become a unique souvenir of Hoi An.

China refuses Thai rice, bringing opportunities to Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – China, has decided to cancel the contract on importing 1.2 million tons of rice from Thailand. Vietnamese hope they can be the alternative suppliers.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 12/2

 VND to be added to Big Mac Index; Da Nang revokes licenses of mineral companies; Thailand’s leading retailer says to open store in Vietnam; Low demand pushes down goods prices; Thaco’s engine plant project behind schedule

Gillard takes new role with global education campaign

Julia Gillard, former prime minister of Australia, has revealed her new role as chairwoman of a major international education campaign.

Art & Entertainment News Headlines 11/2

 Horror flick shows on Valentine's Day; Spring book fest targets young readers; Nguyen Hue Flower Street 2015 may be moved; Jerome Reuter makes Asian debut at Yoko Bar;

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 11/2

 Rice exports slump to record low in January; VND30 trillion for Danang-Quang Ngai Expressway; E-commerce trading fails to take off in local farming sector; Vietnam needs to restructure tra fish sector

Social News Headlines 11/2

US provides US$800,000 for epidemics prevention; Minor earthquake hits Son La province; Highway coach collision injures seven; Bird flu outbreak reported in Nam Dinh; No major labour market fluctuations

Hong Hanh presents true Vietnamese ‘soul' in Japan

 VietNamNet Bridge – Veteran singer Hong Hanh will perform popular songs of the late renowned composer, Trinh Cong Son, tonight (Feb 11) in Wakayama, Japan.