Young science and technology talents honored

Some 141 young science and technology talents were honored in a ceremony held by the Central Committee of Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union and the Ministry of Science and Technology in Ha Noi on November 10.

6 killed, 64 injured in Myanmar earthquake

 People in Myanmar's quake epicenter, Tabaitgine, in Myanmar's Mandalay region were scattered outdoor taking shelters and some houses were spoiled to some extent with electricity blackout but communication links remained connected.

Hai Phong student wins HTV singing competition

 VietNamNet Bridge – Luu Hien Trinh of Hai Phong City has won the annual Tieng Hat Truyen Hinh (TV Singing) contest organised by the HCM City Television (HTV).

Real estate developers may be asked to stop projects to reduce supply

The Ministry of Construction has proposed the government to take necessary measures to restrict the supply in order to help warm up the real estate market.

Hanoi: 17-month baby with movement of two hands mirroring each other

VietNamNet Bridge – This child has both hands moving the same way. He cannot transfer toys from one hand to the other hand and it is also very difficult for him to use two hands to grasp an object.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 12/11

Seafood export target within reach?; Investment bank opens rep. office in Czech Republic; Largest power plant to be inaugurated in December; Vietnam to be among top three rubber exporters; Commercial banks cut interest rates

National Assembly adopts 2013 budget estimates

 VietNamNet Bridge – The National Assembly adopted a resolution on the State budget estimates for 2013 at its working session on November 10.

GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 12/11

  Macedonia FM to visit Vietnam; Party leader visits Nam Dinh province; President joins in Unity Festive Day; Cambodia’s Independence Day observed in HCM City; Vietnam, Russia boost procuracy cooperation

New Zealand government under fire after dropping Kyoto Protocol commitment

The New Zealand government announced Friday it would not be signing up to a second commitment period on greenhouse gas emissions under the Kyoto Protocol, opting instead for a non-binding pledge. 

Ukraine PM to visit Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov will pay an official visit to Vietnam on November 15-16.

NA wants ‘real' anti-corruption laws

 VietNamNet Bridge – The nation watched last Friday, Nov 9, as National Assembly deputies continued their heated debate over amendments to the 2005 Law on Anti-Corruption, with members calling for real commitments

Vietnam, Iran boost multifaceted cooperation

Vietnam and Iran have agreed to strengthen multifaceted cooperation, especially in trade, agriculture, seafood, culture, sports and tourism.

Banking major students fear of becoming redundant

Not only the students studying at domestic universities, but the ones graduating from foreign schools also find it difficult to get the jobs in the banking and finance sector nowadays.

Having low profit sharing ratios, CPs have one foot in the grave

he draft of a new legal document is believed to “create an equality between content service providers (CPs) and mobile network operators,” which is really the good news for CPs.

Unsafe plant protection chemical storehouses threaten people’s health

1153 places nationwide have been found as getting polluted due to the plant protection chemical residues. The chemical storehouses scattered in different provinces have seriously degraded because of no treatment.

Labor markets remain quiet at the end of year

Unlike previous years, the labor markets in Hanoi remain quiet, though Tet comes in just three months.

Giant Cham temples of Po Nagar are spiritual heart of Nha Trang

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nha Trang's sun, sand and sea lured me away from other inland attractions when I came to the central coastal city for my honeymoon a couple of years ago.

People's comments on Constitution to be collected from 2013

According to the Resolution that was approved by the National Assembly (NA) on November 23, the process of collecting people's opinions on the amended Constitution will start from January 2013 and will last for three months.

Low-paid teachers plan to quit work

 VietNamNet Bridge – Experts have urged the Government to raise salaries for teachers, as half of 500 teachers recently surveyed do not want to continue their career because of low pay.

Smartphone boom seen as inevitable

 VietNamNet Bridge – The smartphone market in Viet Nam is expected to take off in the next few months thanks to an increasing number of users and a drop in prices, according to experts.

Reserves to save protected species

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam will establish a large system of biodiversity conservation areas in order to preserve endangered animal and plant species and ecosystems,

John Trinh and his film about Agent Orange

 VietNamNet Bridge – Unlike other young directors, John Trinh chose his first film with a sensitive and controversial topic: "Agent Orange: 30 years later".

Foreign retailers leave Vietnam, but still eyeing the market

Wellcome has officially left Vietnam after paying back the retail premises to Dong Hung Company, the owner of Citimart chain. However, Vietnam remains a very attractive market to foreign retailers.

The caretaker of ‘Allah’s House’ in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – One man has spent over 20 years of his life taking care of Al Noor, the only mosque in northern Vietnam. His name is Doan Hong Cuong, 58, and he lives at 12 Hang Luoc Street, Hanoi.

Transport firms urge road fee U-turn

 VietNamNet Bridge – Transport companies expressed concern that a planned road-use fee will place an undue burden on car owners, who already have to pay about ten different taxes and fees.