Software with nine-dotted line used at secondary schools in HCMC

 VietNamNet Bridge – Some secondary schools in HCM City have been found as using the software with the image of nine dotted line sourced from China. No agency has taken responsibility for this.

How to calculate damage caused by software piracy?

 VietNamNet Bridge – International organizations regularly announce the figures about the damage caused by the use of unlicensed software. However, it’s still unclear how reliable the figures are.

Charity donors spread the holiday spirit

VietNamNet Bridge – Phan Hoang Thu Anh, a third-grade student at the Viet Nam-Australia International School, began crying when she saw the children holding up signs that said "We need food", "We need water" and "We need help".

2013 Review: The first submarine finished

 VietNamNet reviews outstanding events in the fields of diplomacy and defense of Vietnam in 2013, from the message of strategic trust at the 12th Shangri-la Dialogue to the completion of the first Kilo submarine.

Annual GDP growth projected to reach 5.42 per cent

 VietNamNet Bridge – This 2013 growth of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is expected to increase 5.42 per cent over last year, according to officials.

Social Headlines December 26

 Honouring President of SOS Children Villages International; Over 4.7 million euro for climate change adaptation; Over 5 million rural workers employed in five years; JICA funds two transport projects

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 26/12

 IFC to invest in Vietnamese SMEs; Wood exports to pick up; Hanoi inaugurates its largest entertainment complex; Vietnam sees higher trade surplus; Vietnam ranks third in shrimp exports

Sa Pa in Top most beautiful terraces in the world

 The terraced fieds of Sa Pa in Viet Nam's northern Lao Cai province have entered in the Top 11 most beautiful terraces in the world, according to the Touropia.  

Nation sees lowest CPI rise in decade

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in December increased by 0.51 percent against the previous month, contributing to a year-on-year rise of 6.04 percent, the lowest rate recorded for a decade.

Myanmar to host AFF Suzuki Cup, VFF retains coach

 VietNamNet Bridge – Myanmar will host the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup in 2016.

Teenager Tien advances in Viet Nam Masters

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hanoian teen Nguyen Dac Tien defeated senior player Tran Minh Dang of HCM City in the first qualifying match of the Viet Nam Masters tennis tournament yesterday, Dec 24.

The 10 best films of 2013

 Choosing the best movie of the year defies standards of analysis, or even logic. So, on a solid list of outstanding titles of equal merit, number one ought to be reserved for an expression of unquantifiable love.

Binh Thuan loses case against foreign-owned firm

 VietNamNet Bridge – A wholly-foreign company has just won a lawsuit against Binh Thuan People’s Committee, which could set a precedent for other foreign investors to follow when facing administrative barriers in project development.

Art & Entertainment Headlines December 25

 Paintings of VN's international friends on display; Celebrity chef Martin Yan meets fans; Festival promotes “Don ca tai tu” value; Vietnam joins Southeast Asian contemporary art festival;

Vietnam martial artist takes gold at world kurash competition

Martial artist Dao Le Thu Trang grabbed Vietnam’s only gold medal at the recent World Kurash Championships in the Turkish city of Istanbul.

ADB to link for expanding HIV/AIDS treatment in Myanmar

The Asian Development Bank will provide a strategic link between Myanmar government and non- governmental organizations in expanding HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention services, using funds from the Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction,

Service providers come under scrutiny

 VietNamNet Bridge – Deputy PM Hoang Trung Hai has ordered the ministries of Finance, and Industry and Trade to monitor telecom fees by three giant providers, in compliance with the Competition Law.

Vietnam to play AS Roma

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam will play AS Roma in an international under-19 football tournament, the Nutifood Cup, which will kick off in HCM City on January 6.

Hiphop dancers to perform at HCM City universities

 VietNamNet Bridge – Leading Vietnamese hiphop dancers will participate in performances starting on Wednesday at several universities in HCM City.

Political Headlines December 25

President: prosecutors need to make changes; VN, China links see steady growth; Vietnam-Laos army ties praised; Implementation key to fulfilling goals of new Constitution

In pictures: Millions of people welcome a peaceful Christmas

 VietNamNet Bridge - Millions of people throughout the country had a peaceful Christmas Eve in relatively favorable weather: dry and cold in Hanoi and the central region and cool in HCM City.

All airlines get profit, says Transportation Minister

 VietNamNet Bridge - Minister of Transport Dinh La Thang said that instead of Vietnam Airlines alone reporting profits as previous years, this year domestic aviation grew well and all airlines were profitable.

Public universities reject new enrolment policy

 VietNamNet Bridge – Universities will have more discretion over student enrollment procedures following a draft regulation announced by the Ministry of Education and Training last week.

Dozens of families in Binh Phuoc panicked of wells full with gasoline

 VietNamNet Bridge - Many households in Village 9, Long Ha commune, Bu Gia Map district in the central province of Binh Phuoc are living in fear because their wells can ignite at any time since they are full of gasoline.

Voters unpleased with short question & answer session for the PM

Assessing the results of the year-end NA session in October, several members of the NA Standing Committee said that the question and answer session for PM Nguyen Tan Dung was too short and constituents wanted to listen more from him.