Islamic Cham people celebrate Ramuwan new year

VietNamNet Bridge – Ethnic Cham Bani people living in the central province of Binh Thuan began celebrations to welcome their new year with the traditional Ramuwan festival, which started on Wednesday.

Queer hobbies of rich people

 VietNamNet Bridge – Economic crisis does not make Vietnamese rich men to forget their luxurious and strange hobbies. They still spend money in the hobbies that were perhaps for kings in the past.

U.S. agriculture suffers worst drought in 25 years: secretary

U.S. farming heartland had been suffering from the worst drought in 25 years, Agricultural Secretary Tom Vilsack said Wednesday, after meeting with President Barack Obama to discuss a response to the disaster.

SPORTS IN BRIEF 19/7

VN women's volleyball team progresses to semis at VTV Cup; Vinh Phuc top teen shooting comp; VN Airlines team take futsal title

Cracks detected at Ho Ho Hydropower Plant

The aftermath of a floodgate malfunction in October, 2010 at Ho Ho Power Plant in Ha Tinh Province has not been fully dealt with, and cracks have recently been detected in the dam.

Cuong wins fourth stage of tour

VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Van Cuong of Ha Noi claimed his first win in the Return to Truong Son cycling tournament after finishing first in the 149km fourth stage from Ha Tinh City to Dong Hoi City.

It’s the time of Vietnam dong

Vietnam dong has big advantages over other investment channels at this moment. Keeping dong is the top choice for Vietnamese people because this allows to preserve their assets.

Airlines cut fares as competition for the skies starts to take off

The country's five airlines are offering a slew of promotions as they vie with one another to attract customers amid the economic slump.

Postmark of friendship

VietNamNet Bridge – A new set of stamps featuring the close friendship between Viet Nam and Laos was issued in Ha Noi and Vientiane yesterday as part of a programme to celebrate Friendship Year between the two nations.

FIEs manage to fly above the storm as local firms struggle

High export earnings and strong financial capabilities have kept foreign-invested enterprises almost immune from severe impacts of an economic slowdown.

Three-day fashion show has London look

‘Ready to go’ fashion show and exhibition will be hosted from July 27 to 29 at Garden Trade Center in My Dinh Street, Tu Liem District in Hanoi.

HCM City maps out earthquake, tsunami response plan

The HCMC government has approved a plan for earthquake and tsunami responses in the city, in which the force to be mobilized in case of disasters consists of nearly 30,000 people.

Artisan spends 40 years weaving pictures of President Ho Chi Minh

Nguyen Van Trung has spent his whole life working as a bamboo and rattan weaver and has created many valuable products imbued with humane values.

Maradona brands Riquelme traitor for leaving Boca Juniors

Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona has branded Juan Roman Riquelme a traitor for leaving Boca Juniors, local media reported Wednesday.

A tough task for Taekwondo artists at Olympic Games

 Le Huynh Chau and Hoang Dieu Linh, two Vietnamese Taekwondo hopefuls at the upcoming Summer Olympic Games in London, are expected to meet real challenges as they are not seeded in the sport.

12 Vietnamese rescued from Somali pirates

A Chinese naval ship has rescued a Taiwanese crew of 26 fishermen, including 12 Vietnamese, which had been held by Somali pirates for over 18 months.

Over 80 countries increase investments for AIDS in 2006-2011

VietNamNet Bridge - A new report by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) shows that domestic funding for HIV has exceeded international investments.

GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 19/7

Vietnam, Indonesia vow to strengthen ASEAN’s role; NA Chairman receives foreign diplomats; DPRK proposes closer ties with Vietnam

Six killed, over 30 injured in bus blast in Bulgaria: foreign ministry

Six people died and more than 30 were injured in a powerful blast on a tourist bus at Burgas Airport on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast on Wednesday afternoon, the Bulgarian Foreign Ministry said.

Taiwan asked to stop violating Vietnam’s sovereignty

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam has sufficient legal and historical evidence to affirm its sovereignty over the Truong Sa (Spratly) and Hoang Sa (Paracel) Archipelagos.

Japanese technique barriers keep Vietnam’s shrimp away

VietNamNet Bridge – A series of technical barriers have been installed by Japanese management agencies, which has given Vietnamese shrimp exporters a great deal of anxiety.

Telcos keep a covetous eye on S-Fone’s waveband

Some telecom companies are eyeing the S-Fone advantageous frequency band, hoping to take over the waveband once S-Fone “dies.”

Vietnam-Laos relationship is an invaluable asset: Party leader

VietNamNet Bridge – The traditional friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos are an invaluable asset and an important factor behind the success of the revolution in each country.

The forgotten “gold mountain” in Vietnam

Every Vietnamese person discharges one kilo of electronic waste every year. The waste could be a “mountain of gold” if Vietnam can exploit it.

Unemployment spares no one - untrained or experienced workers

Workers all have been looking for jobs in bewilderment, from unskilled workers to those with high education levels, from new university graduates to experienced.