Cars with diplomatic license plates to be checked

As thousands of cars with diplomatic license plates are being used improperly, causing tax losses to the state budget, the government has asked relevant bodies to review the management of and handle violations related to this type of cars.

Top models catwalk in Ben Thanh Market

 VietNamNet Bridge – Traders and visitors at HCM City’s Ben Thanh Market were surprised to see contestants of the Vietnam’s Next Top Model 2012 catwalking amid the market, in colorful costumes.

Dung Quat oil refinery in trouble again

Abnormally high temperatures at the thermal expansion joints of the CO exhaust pipe at the Cracking workshop, which is considered the "heart" of the Dung Quat oil refinery, is the latest matter that experts have to fix, according to VNExress.

Vietnamese photographer wins FIAP gold medal

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese photographer Nguyen Quoc Huy won a gold medal at the 9th ‘Bucovina Mileniul 2012’ international photographic contest in Romania from the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP).

Breach in hydropower plant dam in Quang Tri Province

According to Le Van Quyen, chairman of the People’s Committee in Dakrong District in the central province of Quang Tri, a section of the newly built Dakrong 3 Hydropower Plant dam has burst, flooding nearby farm areas and vegetable crops.

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 Viet Nam lose to UAE but gain experience in friendly match; Binh Duong top team competition in national cycling tourney; Cyclist wins gold medal in Asian Mountain Bike women's downhill

The three biggest worries of foreign investors

The stock market has become “as quiet as the grave.” But this does not discourage wise investors.

Portuguese gov't announces tough budget for 2013

 The Portuguese government on Monday announced a tough budget for 2013 which highlights sharp tax hikes.

Vienna Philharmonic to perform in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Vienna Philharmonic, one of the world's best orchestras, will perform in the Toyota Classics 2012 concert, which is scheduled at the Hanoi Opera House on the evening of November 4.

Ministry seeks entry to mobile databases

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Information and Communications has asked mobile network operators to connect their customer databases to the ministry's data centre.

More taxis on the outskirts for Ha Noi

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ha Noi People's Committee plans to add thousands of taxis to operate in outlying areas of the city to meet the increasing demand.

Free music shows to inspire colleges

 VietNamNet Bridge – A free new music programme at universities and colleges in HCM City will be held regularly to entertain cash-strapped university students, who do not have the funds to pay for tickets to live concerts.

Hired workers hire freelancers

Workers in some business fields nowadays tend to hire others to undertake their works, while they themselves would take other jobs which can bring higher incomes.

Yahoo! raids Google for another key executive

 Yahoo! on Monday announced it had nabbed another key Google executive, naming Henrique de Castro as chief operating officer.

One more person with thousands of humps

 VietNamNet Bridge - Mr. Vo Hong Quan, born in 1968, who lives with his parents in Khuong Ninh Hamlet, Go Cong Tay District, Tien Giang Province, is carrying thousands of large and small humps on his body.

Party Central Committee’s 6th plenum closes

 VietNamNet Bridge – The sixth plenum of the Party Central Committee wrapped up in Hanoi on October 15.

Slow disbursement for science projects makes MOF impatient

It always happens that the annual budget reserved for scientific research projects has not been used up over the last many years.

'Land and people' in Doan Xuan Tang’s paintings

  VietNamNet Bridge - In the world of form and matter, Doan Xuan Tang pursues the simple, which are searchable from a peaceful village, a child with anxious eyes…

Vietnam hopes for stronger ties with UK

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam is keen to join the UK in efforts to develop their strategic partnership in every aspect, especially politics-diplomacy, economics, trade, investment, tourism, and education-training.

Tied US race raises stakes for key debate

 Mitt Romney's late charge has wiped out President Barack Obama's polling lead and left the White House rivals in the tightest of races, raising the stakes of their second debate on Tuesday.

Hundreds of drug addicts escape from rehabilitation center

VietNamNet Bridge – Not being allowed to smoke, hundreds of drug addicts at a rehabilitation center in Binh Phuoc province broke the door to escape from the center. One day later, 80 people were seized.

One hospital, two systems: Very bad!

VietNamNet Bridge - Talking to VietNamNet about the distinction between the rich and the poor at public hospitals, specialists and officials believe that this model will have to change.

The festival of oxen and mud

On the muddy track, pairs of cow still competed fiercely. Despite the mud splashing all over, tens of thousands of people watched to the end the competition of 64 pairs of cows at the Bay Nui ox racing festival. 

Khanh Hoa Province to install cameras to prevent crime

 VietNamNet Bridge – The People’s Committee in the central province of Khanh Hoa is considering installing cameras at strategic locations to protect foreign tourists from being victimized by petty thieves and pick-pocketers.

Leaders send condolences over death of Cambodian King Father

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s top leaders on October 15 sent condolences to Cambodian leaders over the death of Cambodian King Father Norodom Sihanouk.