"Oshin" director hopes to give youth more courage

 VietNamNet Bridge – Thirty years ago, the Japanese television drama Oshin, aired in Vietnam and 85 other countries, affected millions of viewers who often shed tears.

Vietnam spends big on poverty reduction

VietNamNet Bridge – The Government spent more than VND700 trillion (36 billion USD) on nationwide poverty reduction efforts in the 2005 – 2012 period, an average of 90 trillion VND (4.2 billion USD) per year,

Foreign glee as cap on stakes look set to rise

 VietNamNet Bridge – Foreign investors may soon have their hopes of higher ownership ratios in listed companies realised.

1/3 computers in VN encounter viruses and malware?

 VietNamNet Bridge – Microsoft has released a report saying that 1/3 of the computers in Vietnam have been infected with Trojan, worms and viruses, but BKAV has denied this.

Bronze artisan reforms ancient industry

 VietNamNet Bridge – Le Van Khang is no ordinary bronze casting artisan. The Hanoian craftsman creates traditional bronze reliefs using modern industrial methods, an innovation that helped him earn the title of Meritorious Craftsman,

Vietnam's judo pins hope on veterans at SEA Games 27

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnamese delegation has set a target of at least four gold medals for judo veterans (ranking in the top two) and is sending all “big names” to the forthcoming regional sports festival in Myanmar next month.

Vietnamese garden market goes like an American dream

 VietNamNet Bridge – Run by an American, a Vietnamese garden market in Washington DC offers a variety of Vietnamese vegetables such as morning glory, luffa, okra leaves, and herbs.

Students criticized for standing in “SEX” shape in front of ancient citadel

 VietNamNet Bridge – A group of 40 future bachelors of the Hanoi Banking Academy stood in “SEX” shape in front of Thang Long Royal Citadel relic to have pictures taken, which has raised a wave of public protest.

Gorgeous scenery of Hai Van Pass

VietNamNet Bridge – The Hai Van Pass in Central Vietnam is often described as a giant white linen that swings through forests, rocks and blankets of clouds on the sides of the end section of Truong Son Mountain Range.

Shoes makers may fail to grab TPP opportunities ‘cause of material shortage

The Trans Pacific Strategic Partnership Agreement is believed to create 1 million jobs in Vietnam’s leader and shoes industry. To take full advantage of the agreement, Vietnamese shoes makers have to settle the existing material problem.

Some breast cancers linked to cholesterol byproduct: study

 A byproduct of cholesterol may function like the hormone estrogen to fuel the growth of breast cancer in mice, and perhaps in people, according to a U.S. study.

Californian rockers Black Rebel Motorcycle Club hit District 4

Saigon-based promoters Loud Minority just mere weeks after the visit of UK indie heroes The Cribs have pulled off another huge coup luring American rock and roll outfit Black Rebel Motorcycle Club to town...

No control on vaccine prices

Recent deaths and hospitalization of infants after vaccination has increased worry and fear among parents who now are resorting to willing pay more for better quality vaccines than use those provided free by the government.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 30/11

 Local sugar industry under heavy pressure; OCBC sells its shares at VPBank for local investors; Commercialisation of high potential technology promoted; Vietnam looks to good fortune in cacao development

Vietnam, NGOs chart future cooperation

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam and foreign non-governmental organisations have outlined directions for bilateral ties during thematic seminars in Hanoi on November 28 as part of the third international conference on Vietnam and NGOs cooperation.

How 229kg of heroin could pass through Tan Son Nhat Airport?

Up to 229kg of heroin passed through many stages of strict control of the Tan Son Nhat international airport in HCM City to go to Taiwan. This has shocked those within international business aviation.

Two foreigners rescued off Nha Trang coast

 Vietnamese rescuers saved two foreigners yesterday after deteriorating health caused both to lose control of their Panama-registered boat, Ocean Dream.

Local badminton player placed 8th in world ratings

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s best male badminton player Nguyen Tien Minh has earned 8th place in the World Badminton Federation’s (WBF) latest rankings.

Philippine typhoon death toll rises to 5,598

 As more bodies have been recovered in typhoon affected areas in central Philippines, the number of death toll rose to 5,598, the Philippine National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said on Friday morning.

$10 billion aid package is just a scam

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese American Paul Le Hung who claimed himself as a representative of the “$10 billion aid package” for Vietnam has been accused of fraud by several businessmen.

One of the babies in the separated twins in danger

 VietNamNet Bridge – Doctors of the HCM City-based Children’s Hospital 2 said that the baby named Phi Phung is not in good condition and he may face extraordinary events in the next few days.

Foreign work gives Viettel $28m profit

 VietNamNet Bridge – Business operations abroad brought a profit of VND592.2 billion (US$28.2 million) for Viettel Global Investment Joint Stock Company in its 2013 third quarter, according to the firm's report.

Man taking his son to school, leaves the kid at gas station

A young father took his four-year-old son to the kindergarten. On the way, he stopped at a gas station for filling, then going straight to his office, forgetting the boy at the filling station.

US eyes phase-out of old telephone network

 America's plain old telephone network is rapidly being overtaken by new technology, putting US regulators in a quandary over how to manage the final stages of transformation.

Woman gives birth after serving whoremaster

 VietNamNet Bridge – After having sex with a whoremonger, a prostitute in the Mekong Delta of Can Tho began labor. The whoremaster was frightened and ran away.