Two Kenyan ministers among 6 killed in plane crash

Two Kenyan ministers were among six government officials who were killed when a police helicopter crashed early on Sunday near the capital, Nairobi.

Better days ahead for HCM City museums?

VietNamNet Bridge – Public museums in HCM City attracted around 2.6 million visitors last year, with the five museums administered by private organisations and individuals getting thousands more.

Manufacturers target popular consumers

A lot of manufacturers have shifted to make low cost products, targeting popular consumers, which is commented as a wise move in the current context of the low demand.

Scientists successfully revitalizes, cultivates hard corals

VietNamNet Bridge – Scientists have urged to take actions to revitalize coral reefs, warning that Vietnam should not dream of developing tourism with barren seabed.

The plan to collect network connection fee not applauded

The attempt by the Ministry of Information and Communication (MIC) to charge pre-paid subscribers for network connections has been criticized as a method to extract higher payment from clients.

MOET says finals took place in earnest, students discovered cheating

After the high school final exams finished, a video clip showing students cribbing from each other appeared on a series of websites.

Defending champions Spain held 1-1 tie with Italy

World champions and Euro 2008 champions Spain were held to a 1-1 tie by Italy in the Euro 2012 Group C opener here on Sunday.

Strange villages in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam has many odd villages, such as the village of twins, the village in carp shape, the village that is built by earthenware containers (used for reburial) mixed with bee honey, etc.

Eco-tourism centre to shape in Phu Quoc

The Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang will develop its Phu Quoc island into an eco-tourism centre, under the province’s tourism development strategy for the 2011-2020 period.

Mobile policy gets mixed reaction

The recent plan by the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) to allow mobile subscribers to change network providers without swapping numbers has received mixed reactions.

11 dead, 59 injured in rear-end collisions in E China

Eleven people were killed and another 59 injured in several rear-end collisions on a section of expressway in east China's Anhui province on Saturday night, rescuers said Sunday.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 11/6

Eximbank invests in Air Mekong; Car sales down despite promotions; Luxury flats still ready for launch; Foreign buyers return US$2.9 mil. of seafood; Manufacturing still mired in stagnation: ministry; Funds for overhead roads hard to find

Summit targets boost to IT infrastructure

Top IT leaders and experts will gather in Ha Noi on June 26 for the Viet Nam ICT Summit 2012 with an eye to boost the nation's technology infrastructure, a key factor in the development of the national economy.

Experts call for end to cap on ad costs

Experts and officials attending the Viet Nam Business Forum spoke to the media about the cap on deductible advertising and promotion costs under the Law on Corporate Income Tax and whether it should be lifted.

GOVERNMENT NEWS IN BRIEF 10/6

Vietnam-China theoretical workshop successful; Seminar highlights supervisory role of female NA deputies; Vietnam, Spain move towards stronger bilateral ties; Association helps tighten Vietnam-Cuba ties

Vietnam competes in Belgian gymnastics tournament

Seven Vietnamese athletes, including five men and two women, are competing at the Challengers Cup 2012 International Gymnastics Tournament, which opened on June 9 in Ghent, Belgium.    

Vietnam reiterates commitment to observing UNCLOS

Vietnam will continue to fully implement the provisions of the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) as regard to its maritime zones and settlement of disputes therein, and calls on other states to do likewise.

Commercial banks raise chartered capital in a hurry

Increasing chartered capital to become powerful and safe from any takeover attempts is the plan mentioned by all commercial banks in their action plan for the fiscal year 2012.

School is in for summer

Many parents have been signing up their children for summer schools, some of which have an even more rigorous schedule than the normal school year.

Dam leaks at Song Tranh 2 must be plugged by July 31: Deputy PM

Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai has instructed the Ministry of Industry and Trade to follow up with EVN to speed the repair work and plug all leaks at the Song Tranh 2 Hydropower Plant reservoir dam by July 31.

President Ho Chi Minh and his godchildren abroad

During his life President Ho Chi Minh had a deep affection for young people all over the world.

Better days ahead for HCM City museums?

Public museums in HCM City attracted around 2.6 million visitors last year, with the five museums administered by private organisations and individuals.

The whirlwind of placer mining

Besides the gold digging sites on brook areas, gold digging masters have purchased acacia or rubber forests from farmers to fulfill their dream of seeking gold.

A visit to Can Gio World Biosphere Reserve

Can Gio mangrove forest, which was recognised by UNESCO in 2000 as the biosphere reserve, has attracted numerous local and foreign visitors for its distinct fauna and flora.

Vietnamese models shine in Scotland

Winners of Vietnam's Next Top Model are shining in Scotland during their seven-day tour to Europe.