IAEA, Iran hold fresh round of nuclear talks in Vienna

Senior officials of the International Atomic Energy Agency on Monday called on Iran to allow inspectors access to sites, people and documents the agency seeks to address concerns that the country might have been working on nuclear weapons.

Vietnamese woman listed in top Asian CEOs

VietNamNet Bridge - Mai Kieu Lien, CEO and chairwoman of Vinamilk, Vietnam’s largest dairy producer, has been listed as one of the top Asian CEOs by the Hong Kong-based Corporate Governance Asia Journal.

A new way of earning money in Vietnam: leasing space

Billboards have been hung on every space in big cities, on the roads to the airports, above buildings and houses, at schools and in parks. Urbanites now can live well with the new job of leasing space to billboards.

Youth speak out on environment

VietNamNet Bridge – Young residents of big cities like HCM City and Ha Noi are expressing their concerns about pressing environmental problems by urging residents and authorities to actively take part in reducing pollution levels.

Investors still have opportunities to develop golf courses

Contrary to all predictions, the opportunities for opening new golf courses are still open.

Apple to drop Google Maps from iOS 6: report

Apple will drop Google Maps from its upcoming mobile platform iOS 6 in favor of its own mapping system, it was reported on Friday.

Lac Hong University wins 2012 Robocon Contest

LH-CACTUS 2 team from Lac Hong University won the 2012 Robocon Contest, which ended in Ho Chi Minh City on May 13.  

Yahoo CEO leaves company over academic credentials

Yahoo on Sunday confirmed that its chief executive officer (CEO) Scott Thompson has left and the company has named Ross Levinsohn as interim CEO.

Five children drown in Dong Nai

VietNamNet Bridge – Five kids gleaned cashew nuts together. One unfortunately fell into a deep canal. The others jumped down to save their friend but all of them died.

Plane crash kills 15 in northwestern Nepal

A plane belonging to Agni Air crashed Monday morning in Jomsom in northwestern Nepal, killing 15 while 6 others surviving the crash, Nepal Army confirmed.

Artists, patrons and audiences

VietNamNet Bridge – The project to hold concerts outside on the pavement in Hanoi has not only overcome the scepticism of many in the field; it has become an eagerly anticipated weekend event in the capital city.

Local players fail to win 2012 Asian Chess Champs

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s outstanding players have failed after nine days of tough competition at the 2012 Asian Chess Championships which closed in Ho Chi Minh City on May 13.

ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 14/5

Documentary film on Hoang Sa screened in France; Hanoi to host exhibition on sea-cultural-heritage; European literature celebrated in Hanoi

Top 3 American Idol revealed

The Top 3 American Idol was revealed with the result of the ups of Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet and Phillip Phillips, according to media reports Friday.

Commercial banks unpleased with ceiling lending interest rate

Not only having set up the ceiling deposit interest rate, the State Bank has also fixed the ceiling lending interest rate. However, the move has not been applauded by commercial banks.

Export firms fete workers

VietNamNet Bridge – Companies in HCM City's industrial parks and export processing zones are organising a slew of activities to benefit workers to mark Workers' Month.

The origin of public debt

VietNamNet Bridge – Ineffective public investment is the main reason that causes increasing public debt.

Young girl capable of burning objects

VietNamNet Bridge – An 11-year-old girl in HCM City can radiate and burn things that surround her, confirmed his father on May 13.

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 14/5

HCM City responds to Traffic Safety Year 2012; Five female soldiers injured as army car overturns; Poster competition promotes hygiene; No pork samples contain additives 

Honduras President to visit Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge – President of Honduras, Porfirio Lobo Sosa, plans to visit Vietnam by the end of this year, according to the Honduras Presidential Palace’s website.

300 Russian tourists arrive in Da Nang on direct flight

VietNamNet Bridge – Around 300 tourists on a direct flight from Russian city Novosibirsk were welcomed by the authorities of Da Nang City in central Vietnam last Saturday afternoon.

Coffee giants in Central Highlands in agony because of big debts

VietNamNet Bridge – A lot of “big guys” in the Central Highlands – the leading coffee exporters in Vietnam – are now on the verge of bankruptcy due to the heaped up debts.

On the Thu Bon River

On its way to the sea, the Thu Bon River not only carries lots of silt to make the rich and fertile land in Quang Nam, but also makes a contribution to creating many cultural places like My Son Sanctuary and Hoi An ancient town.

Japanese art lovers restore paintings Vietnamese silk paintings

VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Nguyet Tu stands speechless and close to tears before the beautifully restored silk painting by her late father Nguyen Phan Chanh.

Bizarre skin disease caused by several agents

The Ministry of Health’s mission finished their field-trip survey in Ba Dien commune in the central province of Quang Ngai, and defined several elements that cause the strange skin disease, including moldy rice, fleas and environment.