Jazz Viet in the capital on Sunday

 VietNamNet Bridge – ‘Jazz Viet 2012’ organized by Vietnam’s Association of Musicians will take place on Sunday at the Opera House at 1 Trang Tien Street, Hanoi.

The “petrochemistry ambition”

Once all the registered oil refinery projects become operational, the refined oil supply would be double the domestic demand.

France confirms plant nationalisation plans: unions

France is committed to nationalise a steel plant at the centre of a bitter row between the government and its owner ArcelorMittal, unions said on Wednesday. 

Too old motorbikes to be banned from circulation

Under a draft plan by the Ministry of Transport, the owners of the motorbikes would be fined if they cannot show the certificates on meeting emission standards.

Literature teachers give “prototypes,” students “manufacture” essays

Imitation, not creativeness, is the thing Vietnamese teachers require on their students when they teach how to write compositions. The traditional teaching method has been facing the heavy criticism from parents and radical educational experts.

Automatic display ad network to “usurp” the throne of banner ad

The display at network is believed to witness a boom in 2013, while the banner advertisement would gradually fall into oblivion.

Foreign investors believe they won’t sink in “red ocean”

The high purchasing power in the Vietnamese market proves to be the biggest reason that make foreign investors feel secure when they continuing pouring more capital to their consumer goods production projects in Vietnam.

First aerobic coach receives international coaching certification

 VietNamNet Bridge – Mai Thi Bich Lam has become the first aerobic Vietnamese coach to receive International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) Coaching Brevet certification after finishing level 3 of the FIG's Aerobic Academy.

When will Vietnam’s wind power industry thrive?

VietNamNet Bridge – The opportunity to develop the wind power industry in Vietnam has never been clearer than now. But without the right policy and implementation, the potential is just potential and the "golden opportunity" will pass.

Dog registration to be made mandatory

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has issued a regulation requiring people to register their dogs as part of the effort to fight rabies.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 29/11

Energy giants fuel oil discussions; Economy expected to prosper in 2013; Mini-apartment sector at risk; Contractors rapped on slow motorway construction progress; VND2 trillion for SMEs; Agro-forestry and seafood exports keep rising

Multi-level companies close due to economic difficulties

 VietNamNet Bridge – As many as 14 multi-level marketing companies in HCM City have stopped their operations due to inefficiencies, the city's Industry and Trade Department said.

German pop-rock band heads up north

VietNamNet Bridge – German pop-rock band FOTOS will play two concerts in Hanoi on Saturday and Sunday and Haiphong on December 4 before heading to Bangkok on their Southeast Asia tour. 

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 28/11

 Over 50 workers admitted to hospital for food poisoning; City aims to rein in adolescent gangs; Doctor saves premature infant; Vietnam, Thailand join hands to combat drug crime

Microsoft sells 40 million Windows 8 licenses to date

 Microsoft announced on Tuesday that 40 million Windows 8 licenses have been sold one month after the new operating system was officially released.

Artist finds lighter side

 VietNamNet Bridge – A solo exhibition of paintings and sculptures by Luong Luu Bien opens next Thursday at HCM City's Craig Thomas Gallery.

Tchaikovsky concert to return to HCM City

The HCM City Symphony Opera and Ballet Theatre will hold a concert to introduce a number of famous works by Tchaikovsky, with the participation of two internationally renowned artists: Filip Tomic and Boris Kraljevic.

Le Kinh Tai’s wooden fish of past, present

‘Wooden Fish, imaginary cake and very fresh meat’ solo exhibition by Le Kinh Tai is opening at the New Space Arts Foundation in Hue City, featuring a new concept of the artist as he explores love, social issues and past memories.

Internet network for poor rural people

 VietNamNet Bridge – A new public internet system is being set up to serve thousands of people in 12 poor provinces throughout Viet Nam.

Tale of Kieu proposed to be restored textually

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has sent a document to the Vietnam Kieu Study Association on proposing that UNESCO recognize the Tale of Kieu as a world cultural heritage.

Road to recovery now open: Greek PM

 The road to recovery is now open, Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras said on Tuesday evening on the results of the agreement clinched between the eurozone and the International Monetary Fund on the Greek bailout and debt.

SPORTS IN BRIEF 28/11

  Phuong blasts away rivals at National Shooting Champs; Germans offer expertise to train Vietnamese coaches; Nam conquers links at CEO's Open golf tournament

HCM City police launch campaign to combat street robbery

VietNamNet Bridge - Before robbery crime rises at the end of the year, the police forces in HCM City are instructed to increase patrols and attack this kind of crime.

Vietnamese contestant at Asia's Next Top Model

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese model Thuy Trang appeared quite prominently in the latest promotional clips for the Asian version of Next Top Model in Singapore and ranked fourth in the first competition.

Viet Nam drop second match of AFF Cup play

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam's national team lost to the Philippines 0-1 in the second match of the ASEAN Football Federation Suzuki Cup at Rajamangala Stadium in Thailand yesterday, Nov 27.