Indoor shrimp angling captivates Saigonese

Cau tom or shrimp angling is now a popular activity for locals when they hang   out with friends or family at weekends.

Vietnam to impose tighter control on FDI projects

VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) is drafting a legal document which aims to strengthen the state management over foreign invested enterprises (FIEs).

Paradise amid Red River

VietNamNet Bridge – There is a community that has its own living rhythm in a bustling Hanoi. That is an alluvial ground amid the Red River, where people come to escape from the modern life.

Popular 3G enjoys subscription boost

The number of 3G subscribers in Viet Nam has shot up thanks to cheaper mobile internet services and smartphones and the rising popularity of tablets.

'Aroma of Soil' - art show for foreign audience

“Huong dat” (Aroma of Soil) was a special show about the countryside of Vietnam that was staged using a contemporary artistic language.

Giant fish in Mekong River

VietNamNet Bridge – There is no river in Vietnam which has as many giant fish like the Mekong River. There are fresh-water fish species of up to 300 or even 500kg in weight in this river.

Gov’t must not save businesses indiscriminately, Deputy PM

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Van Ninh has said that the Government cannot afford and should not save businesses indiscriminately without verifying, and enterprises must restructure and overcome difficulties themselves with support from the Government.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 10/6

Dalat flower franchise awarded to local farmers; Bianfishco's debt may be turned into contributed capital; Entertainment robot to conquer Spain; New wave of Japanese investment in Vietnam; Vinashin to sell 13 subsidiaries

SOCIAL NEWS IN BRIEF

A fake ice-cream producer detected in the capital; Ha Tinh jumpstarts the repair of Vietnam's 'most beautiful road'; Father, son prosecuted for assaulting traffic policeman; Outstanding blood donors meet in Hanoi;  

Police to receive more clips on cheating in exam

The former gym teacher of Doi Ngo High School in Luc Nam District in Bac Giang, who had earlier provided Internet clips of cheating malpractices during the recent graduation exam, announced that he would provide more authentic clips.

State offices urge to modernise IT

The Ministry of Information and Communications's IT Application Department said the department would urge state offices at the central and local levels to apply IT to their operations in 2013.

Obama urges bold action to check eurozone crisis, spur growth

In a hastily arranged White House press conference on Friday, U.S. President Barack Obama pressed for a bigger role of government in curbing the simmering eurozone debt crisis and boost the anemic growth on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.

GOVERNMENT NEWS IN BRIEF 9/6

Russian diplomat appreciates ties with Vietnam; PM orders increase in traffic safety level; Strengthening solidarity and friendship between Vietnam and Cuba; Deputy PM welcomes OV delegation from Thailand

ART & ENTERTAINMENT NEWS IN BRIEF

Former leader to release memoir; Demark royals don Vietnam’s ao dai at WWF event; First Vietnamese chef joins prestigious cooking contest; HCMC exhibit to highlight exquisite pencil drawings; Hue relic conservation work reviewed

Vietnamese shoot more gold medals

Viet Nam on Thursday added three more gold medals to their tally at the ongoing Southeast Asian Shooting Federation Championships in Malaysia.

Supermodel contestants walk for famous designer

Vietnam Supermodel 2012 contestants have gathered for a fashion show featuring a collection by designer Cong Tri at the Riverside Palace Wedding and Convention in HCM City.  

Vietnam looses to China in friendlies

The Vietnamese football team, under head coach Phan Thanh Hung, was defeated 0-3 by China in an away friendly match at the Wuhan Sports Center Stadium on June 8.  

Latvian supermodel shines in Vietnamese ao dai

Wearing an ‘ao dai’ (Vietnamese traditional long dress) for the first time, Julia Lescova strode confidently down the catwalk at the ‘Beauty and Kindness' charity fundraiser in HCM City on June 8.  

Japanese firms eye mergers, acquisitions across Vietnam

Japanese companies are extremely interested in investing in Viet Nam through the mergers and acquisitions route, Onji Yoshimitsu, CEO of Japan's RECOF Corporation, has said.

Youth present opinions over sexuality, love

Six youth groups of different ages and various backgrounds have used photography to express their thoughts and concerns about sexuality and love.

The “airport inflation”

The government has recently called for foreign investment into the airports in Vietnam, while some experts believe that Vietnam has too many airports already.

Funny pictures of other functions of heads

VietNamNet Bridge – It is not brainwork but the works that are performed by the head, in literal sense.

NA deputies discuss economic reform

Deputies at the third session of the 13th National Assembly yesterday continued their working day to discuss a comprehensive plan to restructure the national economy.

The nature of Chu Yang Sin national park

VietNamNet Bridge – Chu Yang Sin National Park is located in Lak and Krong Bong districts, Dak Lak province, 60 km to the south-east of Buon Ma Thuot town.

SOS: students play truant to gamble

VietNamNet Bridge – Educators have rung the alarm bell over the school evil of gambling. A lot of students now like spending time at gambling tables rather than at the school tables.