School shocks students with “the taboos when using Facebook”

“Do not use bad language, do not use Facebook to speak ill of anyone,” these are the regulations just set up by the Luong The Vinh High School, a “star” school in Hanoi.

Party chief’s EU visit elevates bilateral cooperation

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s visit to the European Union (EU) is a significant event to bring the EU-Vietnam mutually-beneficial cooperation and friendship to new heights. 

Vietnamese consumers unanimously boycott CP Vietnam’s eggs

CP Vietnam Livestock Corporation, found as the culprit who pushed up the chicken egg prices up in recent days, has become the subject for extreme public criticism.

Water quality in southern rivers improves

 VietNamNet Bridge – There has been a fall in the pollution levels of water sources of the Dong Nai River system with Saigon, Thi Vai and La Nga rivers all experiencing improvements, experts told a meeting in HCMC last Friday.

Many export items face trade defense risk

 VietNamNet Bridge – The number of trade defense cases against Vietnamese exports is forecast to continue the upward spiral this year, said Nguyen Hai at the law firm Mayer Brown JSM.

HCM City to upgrade Bach Dang Wharf for river tourism

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCMC authorities will upgrade the wharf and the pier of Bach Dang Wharf and map out a zoning plan for other wharfs and piers in districts 1, 8, 9, Can Gio and Cu Chi to develop river tourism,

The US ice cream war in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge – A lot of well-known US ice cream brands have jumped into Vietnam, or they are considering penetrating the market.

Aussie runs nation's length to raise funds

 VietNamNet Bridge – Australian ultra-marathon athlete Pat Farmer ended his 3,000km run from the top to the bottom of Viet Nam on Tuesday after 40 days on the road.

"I work as a guinea-pig"

VietNamNet Bridge – Working as a guinea-pig of new medicines is a real job, which needs a lot of courage and the most important, it is significant for public health.

VND10,800 billion to improve and build cultural constructions

On behalf of the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan has signed a decision approving the project planning to improve and build cultural constructions, including theatres, cinemas and culture and art exhibition houses

1,100 to take doctoral training in foreign countries in 2013

 VietNamNet – The Ministry of Education and Training has asked universities, institutes and colleges to carry out works related to enrolment for doctoral training in foreign countries in 2013, according to Project 911.

Australian scientist claims HIV/AIDS breakthrough

 An Australian scientist said he had discovered how to turn the HIV virus against itself to stop it progressing to AIDS, describing it as a major breakthrough in finding a cure for the disease.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 18/1

Prospects for labour export; Businesses likely to issue own C/O; Garment industry sets high export targets for 2013; Smuggling runs rampant along border; C.P admits ‘unreasonable egg price hike’

Anti-corruption measures proposed

VietNamNet –A seminar discussing measures to combat corruption in Vietnam was organized in Ho Chi Minh City on January 15 by The Communist Review and the Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCMC).

Developing National Information Infrastructure

On January 15th, the Ministry of Information and Technology held an online conference on the deployment the 4th Plenum of the Party Central Committee, 11th tenure on developing the National Information Infrastructure at 56 offices

VNA, VTV launch bureaus in Singapore

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) on January 16 launched its bureau in Singapore, raising the number of its bureaus abroad to 28, including six in ASEAN member countries.

Hanoi’s ladies dance to Gangnam Style

From 6 to 7 am every day, at the Ly Thai To monument near the Hoan Kiem Lake, dozens of middle-aged and older women perform the Gangnam Style dance as a way of enhancing health. Some of them are nearly 80 years old.

Saigon's playboys spend millions of dong on eagles

Eagle, the bird listed in the Red Book, has been traded in the open air at tens of millions of dong for each.

IMF approves 4.3-bln-USD rescue fund for Greece

 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced Wednesday that it has approved the disbursement of a batch of rescue fund in the amount equivalent to 2.798 billion special drawing right (SDR),

130 local bartenders compete in World Class

 VietNamNet Bridge – Around 130 of the best bartenders from restaurants and bars nationwide will compete in a national contest in June in a bid to represent Vietnam in the World Class 2013 bartender contest in Europe in July.

Helicopter hits crane and crashes in central London

 A helicopter crashed in central London and plunged to the ground in a ball of flames on Wednesday, with police saying it had hit a crane on top of a building.

Party leader leaves for European trip

 VietNamNet Bridge – Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong left Hanoi on January 17 for Brussels, beginning a week-long European tour of Belgium, the European Union, Italy, and the UK.

Bear rescue centre saved from closure

 VietNamNet Bridge – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung ordered that the Tam Dao Bear Rescue Centre remain open, ending a months-long controversy that generated international exposure.

GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 17/1

  Francophone country ties treasured; Ambassador confident of Vietnam-Argentina ties; India seeks better ties with HCM City; Confidence votes to be taken annually: Assembly

Youth key in new national squad

 VietNamNet Bridge – The National Sports Administration yesterday, Jan 16, announced the 26-man national squad for two Asian Cup qualifying games which will take place later this year.