Greek stars in VN freedom film

 VietNamNet Bridge – A documentary on the life of a Greek who fought with the Vietnamese resistance in the first Indochina war against the French has won first prize at the sixth Greek Documentary Festival held in Chalkida, Greece.

Laugh with everyday images

VietNamNet Bridge – In daily life, a lot of phenomena take place every day that make some people laugh, but others are completely indifferent. What do you think when you see the pictures below?

Businesses try to bring products to the world through Viet Kieu channel

Vietnamese businesses now try to penetrate foreign market with the support of the Viet Kieu in the host countries, who are described as the “natural link” which bridges Vietnamese products and overseas markets.

Resources from agricultural drained

VietNamNet Bridge - Land is scarce in Vietnam. It is a valuable asset and a fundamental part of the national wealth. The market value of land increased rapidly in recent decades.

People pay heavy price for spontaneous soil exploitation

Soil has been excavated everywhere in Phu Tho province, causing serious environment pollution, deforming hills and mountains, and causing landslide, thus harming local people’s lives.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 20/10

 New decree looks to protect whistleblowers; Importers, exporters require certification; ‘Special control' rules eased for brokers; Nidec invests in Ben Tre Province; Brewery to increase production; VN, Russia pledge to accelerate signing of FTA

MOET plans to give ‘consolation money” to teachers

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) is considering providing the once- seniority allowance to retired workers. However, teachers say they feel “self-pity” with the new policy.

Model for green housing promoted in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – A conference entitled “Green Housing in Vietnam: between Tradition and Modernity” opened at the Goethe Institute in Hanoi on October 16.

Let the time go slowly in quaint Hoi An

 VietNamNet Bridge – On a tour to Hoi An Ancient Town in Quang Nam Province, after walking around old streets and craft villages, tourists should take a short tour to tramp around villages, cycle on winding trails, ride buffaloes

EU vows banking union in 2013 amid Franco-German spat

 EU leaders vowed Friday to set up a banking union during the course of 2013 after a Franco-German spat held up agreement on exactly when this vital crisis-fighting tool might come into force.

Five new members elected to UN Security Council

The UN General Assembly on Thursday elected the Republic of Korea (ROK) and Luxembourg to a two-year term in the UN Security Council. 

ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 19/10

  Artist uses his ‘Hands' to question status quo; Giang My as Next Iron Chef judge; Ha Noi hosts classic guitar competition; Vietnam-Bulgaria plan for cultural events in 2013

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 19/10

 US neurosurgeon hailed for contributions; US helps province build education, health facilities; Viet Nam to play Turkmenistan; First wood car made in Vietnam

Google shares suspended after earnings release blunder

Google shares were suspended for more than two hours after an erroneous early release of its disappointing third quarter results shocked the market and sent the Internet giant's stock price tumbling.

Vietnamese women who make their living in Malaysia

VietNamNet Bridge - Leaving their husbands and children at home, these women go to Malaysia to work and save every coin to send back home for their families. Many of them have not returned home to see their families for ten years.

SPORTS IN BRIEF 19/10

 Binh Duong has cycling success; Amateur tennis players get set; Viet Nam to play Turkmenistan

Thieves steal four ancient Rolex watches from resort

Mr. Pham Van Hai, Chairman of the Thien Dang (Heaven) Company, based in Binh Thanh commune, Binh Son district, Quang Ngai province said that his company just lost 4 ancient watches, worth about VND6 billion ($300,000).

In attracting FDI, Vietnam would refuse tiny projects

Vietnam would not encourage the projects with too small registered investment capital.

Premier League TV rights: VTV agrees to cooperate with other broadcasters

The meeting on the broadcasting right of the Premier League, held by the Association of Vietnamese Paid-TV Service Providers, found a new direction. Accordingly, the service providers have accepted to sit together to find a common voice.

Grandmaster Liem draws again at US Spice Cup

VietNamNet Bridge – Top Vietnamese chess player Le Quang Liem drew with Maxime Vachier-Lagrave of France in the seventh round of the US Spice Cup today.

Economists have doubts about statistics

While the national economy is facing big difficulties, government agencies show wonderful figures about the employment rates.

Half-naked man controls traffic on submerged street

  VietNamNet Bridge - A half-naked man stood in the middle of a flooded street to guide traffic. Under his feet was a hole with a diameter of more than 2.5m, a depth of 1m.

Historic maps support VN's island sovereignty

As many as 80 old maps published between 1826 and 1980, of which 10 indicated Hoang Sa (Paracel) Islands and the Truong Sa (Spratly) Islands belong to Viet Nam, will be handed over to Da Nang's Institute for Socio-Economic Development

GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 19/10

 New model for Vietnam-Bulgaria ties developed; Vietnam, Russia to upgrade military, technical links; San Marino keen to cement ties with Vietnam; Audit cooperation with Laos to be strengthened

Gov’t says can’t afford wage reform next year

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Government will not allocate any funding for the much-awaited wage reform next year as the State budget is facing a shortfall, Minister of Finance Vuong Dinh Hue said on Tuesday, Oct 16.