Viet Nam on top in volleyball clash with Japan

VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnamese national team put on a battling display on Wednesday to defeat Japan 3-2 in a dramatic five-set match at the Asian Volleyball Federation in Kazakhstan. 

Fed takes aim at slow growth and high joblessness

 The US Federal Reserve took aim at slow growth and high joblessness, announcing a new, open-ended $40 billion per month bond-buying program as it slashed its 2012 growth forecast.

International tourism expo opens in HCM City

 VietNamNet Bridge – 500 businesses from more than 30 countries and territories are participating in the 2012 International Travel Expo (ITE HCMC), which opened in Ho Chi Minh City on September 12.

Bobby Chinn's TV show aired on TLC

  VietNamNet Bridge - The six-episode reality show of opening a restaurant in Vietnam by the celebrity chef has been broadcast on a TV channel of the Discovery system in August and September.

PM: No plan to seek bailout from IFM, ASEAN+3

  The Vietnamese Government has no plan to seek a bailout from the International Monetary Fund or ASEAN+3 to deal with domestic economic problems, affirmed Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung.

Restored painting of King Tran Nhan Tong sold for US$1.8 million

 A restored version of King-Monk Tran Nhan Tong, the founder of Vietnam Zen Buddhism, was auctioned at US$1.8 million.

HCM City Fine Arts Museum doubles up

VietNamNet Bridge – About 40 pieces made in oil on canvas and lacquer by Hanoi-based artist Nguyen Nhu Quang in ‘Nhan Duyen’ (Fate) are on display at HCMC Fine Arts Museum. 

Capital market becomes abnormal, but understandable

Though the mobilized capital was 10 times higher than the lent capital in the first eight months of the year, a lot of commercial banks are still intensively seeking capital by offering high deposit interest rates.

Immigrant workers weep because of no affordable babysitting services in cities

While state owned nursery schools do not have seats for the children of immigrant workers, private schools always charge overly high tuitions.

Greece seals deal for 750 mln euro loan from European Investment Bank

 Greece on Thursday sealed an agreement with the European Investment Bank for the immediate release of 750 million euros in loans to small and medium-sized businesses in the sectors of transport, energy and education this year.

Vietnam localizes 10 areas for controlling radioactive contamination risks

he Geological Division for Radioactive and Rare Elements (GDRR) has released the results of the surveys on natural radioactive resources with high radiation risks.

NA reviews shortage of land for ethnic people

VietNamNet Bridge – Law makers said yesterday, Sept 13, that more land and financial sources were needed to handle a shortage of building and production land in ethnic regions. 

GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 14/9

 Defence Minister holds talks with Ukrainian counterpart; Vietnam persists with unswerving policy on human rights; State President receives Ukrainian Defense Minister

Mobile network operators restart Wi-Fi service projects

While 3G networks still cannot satisfy users’ broadband demand, and 4G-LTE is still in the “future tense,” some telcos are considering launching Internet wifi services, predicting that the market would heat up in the time to come.

IAEA approves resolution, urges Iran to comply "without delay" on nuclear issue

 The governing board of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) approved on Thursday a resolution, expressing "serious concern" on Iran's disputed nuclear program.

Vietnamese, Singaporean Parties boost ties

 Party leader Nguyen Phu Trong met with Khaw Boon Wan, Chairman of the People’s Action Party (PAP) and Minister for National Development of Singapore on September 13.

Ha Noi considers plan to fight fires with flyers

VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Public Security has asked the Ha Noi Department of Fire Prevention and Fighting to study the feasibility of purchasing and using helicopters for firefighting and other rescue work.  

Life, love inspire young painter

 VietNamNet Bridge – Life and love are the subjects of a new exhibition of acrylic art at the Tu Do Gallery in HCM City.

Aussie writer takes second look at Viet Nam

 VietNamNet Bridge – Australian author Pam Scott looks back on her long love affair with Viet Nam and the amazing changes the country has gone through in her latest book Viet Nam Revisited, released yesterday in Ha Noi.

Six 'golden land' sites in Hanoi's Old Quarter to be withdrawn

 The Hoan Kiem district People's Committee has proposed that the Hanoi municipal People's Committee withdraw six home sites and land located in the Hanoi's Old Quarter for violating land management regulations.

Contours of history

VietNamNet Bridge – The northeastern province of Ha Giang lures tourists from all over with its steep rock ascents hidden in blankets of clouds. In spring and autumn, buckwheat flowers bloom all over the valleys

Short-film fest to screen online

 VietNamNet Bridge – Sixty-six films from young directors worldwide will be screened during the third annual online international short-film festival, YxineFF, beginning on Saturday at website www.yxineff.com.

Bottled drink market witnesses cutthroat rivalry of the big cheeses

Though there are numerous bottled drink brands available, the bottled drink market now is the playing field of the big guys who have been fighting over every space on the market.

Obsessed 'hell' of southwestern girls

  VietNamNet Bridge – M. is a southwestern woman who lucky freed herself after marrying a foreign man. In her hometown, My Khanh Commune, Phong Dien District, Can Tho City, she can not forget terrible memories in China.

Performing Art Department requires explanation from The Voice producers

  VietNamNet Bridge – The Performing Arts Department sent a dispatch to the Vietnam Television (VTV) and the producer of The Voice vocal competition asking them to clarify the audience's doubts.