Over 700 sets of remains unearthed in Hoi An

VietNamNet Bridge – Up to 700 sets of remains were found at a seafood processing factory in Son Phong Ward, Hoi An ancient town in Quang Nam province over three days.

Vietnamese prefer laying by their money in wardrobe to traveling

Depositing Vietnam dong at banks and buying gold are the two ways of keeping money that most Vietnamese people choose.

19-year-old pimp earns nearly $10,000/month

 VietNamNet Bridge – Taking over his sister to manage her barber’s shop, Nguyen Quang Thong, 19, recruited 15 young girls prostitutes.

Hanoi to host international film festival

 The second International Film Festival with the theme ‘Asian-Pacific Cinema – Unity and Development’ will take place at the Friendship Cultural Palace in Hanoi from November 24-29.

8 million Vietnamese people infected with hepatitis B or C virus: WHO

 In Vietnam, an estimated eight million people are infected with hepatitis B or C virus and liver cancer is the second leading cause of death in men.

A place where the pains of war linger

 The Kim Bang Sanatorium Centre in Ha Nam province is home to more than 100 ailing soldiers, including 40 seriously wounded ones who are still suffering from the trauma of battle.

Fines may rise for drunken drivers

 HCM City's People's Committee on Thursday has petitioned the National Assembly to strengthen penalties for traffic violations involving danger to life or property.

High-school students put off by high fees

Many private high schools in HCM City have enrolled fewer 10th-grade students for the upcoming 2012-13 school year because of higher school fees.

Vietnam protests against WWF report on wildlife

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s national wildlife protection agency on Friday issued a document to oppose a recent report by the World Wildlife Fund which ranked the nation worst in wildlife crime in its list of 23 nations surveyed.

Commercial banks try every possible means to push up lending

Offering to pay commissions to those who can bring borrowers to banks, inducing other banks’ clients, offering preferences to loyal clients are all the methods commercial banks are applying to push up lending.

Mekong states boost co-operation

Representatives of the governments of Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Viet Nam discussed measures to enhance cooperation at an international conference on cooperation for economic and tourism development along the Trans-Asia Highway.. 

New engine passes test and revs up space hopes

 A next-generation engine, that will pave the way for lunar exploration, was successfully tested on Sunday.

Vietnam gyms, shooting, and weightlifting end London dream

The second competition day at the 2012 London Olympic Games saw the end of the medal journey for Vietnam’s gymnasts, shooters, and weightlifters.

"The Dark Knight Rises" rules N. America box office for 2nd weekend

 "The Dark Knight Rises" managed to hold on to the top slot on the North America box office this weekend, reaping an estimated 64 million U.S. dollars in estimated ticket sales from 4,404 locations in the United States and Canada,

Hanoi T&T displace Da Nang

VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Noi T&T took the first position of SHB Da Nang after beating Dong Thap 3-1 at Cao Lanh Stadium in the 23rd round of V-League Eximbank yesterday, July 29.

Weightlifter Thuy tops Group B

 VietNamNet Bridge – Weightlifter Nguyen Thi Thuy ranked first in Group B with a total lift of 195kg in the women's 53kg category at the London Olympics yesterday, July 29.

Minh wins first match at Olympic qualifiers

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s top badminton player Nguyen Tien Minh narrowly defeated underdogs Tan Yuhan from Belgium in his first match of the London 2012 Olympics qualifying round on July 30.

Weightlifter misses Olympic medal

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese hopeful Tran Le Quoc Toan failed to bring home a bronze medal in his 56kg event on July 30.

Vietnam, Japan experience in local administration

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese and Japanese experts have shared their experience in the organisational structure and operations of local administrative agencies at a recent seminar in Hanoi.

MOIT’s business rescue plan turns out of date before it comes out

Built up to rescue businesses, but the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s (MOIT) plan on helping businesses overcome difficulties is believed to be helpless, because it is “behind the times.”

Spain out of Olympics following shock loss to Honduras

 Spain crashed out of the Olympic Games after they suffered a shock 1-0 defeat at the hands of Honduras.

Russia hopes to enhance legislative ties with Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – Acting Chairman of Russian State Duma Melnikov Ivan Ivanovich has reaffirmed that Russia wants to foster relations with Vietnam, especially in legislation and supervising the implementation of signed agreements.

International bank cards to be introduced in Myanmar by 2013

 Three international bank cards -- VISA, CUP (China Union Pay) and Japan Credit Bureau (JCB) will be introduced in Myanmar by 2013 to facilitate tourists visiting in the country, local media reported Sunday.

E-government: every agency has its own way

Vietnam is meeting some problems when developing e-government. Service providers develop software on different platforms with no common standards, which may makes it impossible to connect relating parts of an e-government.

People-founded, local universities fear there’s not enough students to enroll

While leading universities have been spoilt for choice because a lot of students dream of studying at the renowned schools, other universities, especially people founded and local universities, fear they may not enroll enough students.