Non-state owned general schools lack students, superfluous teachers

VietNamNet Bridge – The 2011-2012 academic year would only finish in two months, but non-state owned schools now have to prepare for the enrolment plan for the next school year 2012-2013.

Mobile network operators suddenly speed up on 3G clear road

40,000 dong a month is the lowest service fee for unlimited 3G services for now. However, mobile network operators have been competing with each other not only in terms of service fees.

Eating low-fat dairy foods may reduce risk of stroke: study

People who drank low-fat milk and ate low-fat yogurt and cheese had a lower risk of stroke compared to those who consumed full-fat dairy foods,

NOIP: Vietnamese coffee trademarks must not be sold to foreigners

VietNamNet Bridge – The attempt by a coffee company in the central highlands to sell two coffee trademarks to a Chinese enterprise has faced the anger of the public.

US Navy ships arrive in Danang

The Vietnamese Navy welcomed three US Navy ships in the central city of Danang on April 23.

Russia's Progress space freighter docks with ISS

Russia's cargo spacecraft Progress M-15M docked with the International Space Station (ISS) successfully on Sunday, the Mission Control Center (MCC) said.

Vietnam’s tra fish export prices on the decrease, danger on the rise

Vietnamese tra fish exporters, who are seriously thirsty for capital and worried stiff with high inventory, have been trying to attract buyers by offering low prices.

Supermodel Hunter acclaims Fijian girls' talent

World famous supermodel, actress and reality television host Rachel Hunter told the media here Sunday that she highly rated the talent of Fijian girls who can make it big in the fashion world.

Vietnamese photographers to exhibit their works in USA

VietNamNet Bridge – Fifty photos depicting Vietnam’s landscapes, people and culture will be displayed at an exhibition titled “Beautiful Vietnam” in Houston, Texas, USA form April 25 to 28.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 24/4

Electronic market out of the woods; Vietnam lending rises more than expected as banks push loans; Garment firms change focus; HAG to fully tap rubber potential with investments; Online dialogue discusses Mekong Delta development

First victim in Thai Nguyen’s rockslide found

VietNamNet Bridge – After eight days of searching, part of the body of the first victim in the rockslide in the northern province of Thai Nguyen was found on April 23.

Vietnamese ao dai collection by Quynh Paris

VietNamNet Bridge – Miss Vietnam 2008 and 2010, Thuy Dung and Ngoc Han, performed the first-ever ao dai collection by designer Quynh Paris.

South Africa urges G20 trade ministers to strengthen coordination in global uncertainty

The G20 trade ministers should strengthen coordination in promoting a concerted response to current global economic uncertainties, a statement released by South African Department of Trade and Industry said on Sunday.

Wen, Merkel jointly open Hannover trade fair

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao and German Chancellor Angela Merkel jointly opened the Hannover trade fair here Sunday.

Foreign “big sharks” eyeing Vietnamese famous brands (part 1)

It takes tens or hundreds of years to build up a brand, but it just takes a few days to lose it. A lot of Vietnamese famous brands have reportedly fallen into the hands of foreigners recently.

The most beautiful Khmer pagoda in the Mekong Delta

VietNamNet Bridge – Pitu Khosa Rangsey in Can Tho City is considered as the most beautiful Khmer pagoda in the Mekong Delta.

Da nang’s hotels raise room prices before firework festival

VietNamNet Bridge – The international firework festival (April 29-30) is coming, but many tourists cannot book rooms in Da nang because of room shortage and the prices have pushed up by 2-3 times.

Hollande, Sarkozy to face off in run-off election

After the first round polling day smoothly passed, French voters have chosen, among 10 candidates, Socialist Francois Hollande and incumbent president Nicolas Sarkozy, to face off in the decisive second round presidential election

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 23/4

Fire tears through Tan Loc market; Ex-military delegations receive hero title; New border representative office in Lao Cai opened; Vietnam nabs Cambodian carrying 5.2 kg of drugs

PM Noda reaffirms support for Vietnam’s development

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda has reaffirmed his country’s strong support for Vietnam’s socio-economic development, committing to continuing the provision of official development assistance (ODA) to Vietnam,

Hanoi’s schoolgirl urges her boyfriend to shoot sex clip with rival

VietNamNet Bridge – Hanoi police are investigating the case in which a young man shot a sex video clip featuring himself and his girlfriend, a high-school student, and then gave the clip to another girlfriend to diffuse at her school.

Child dancers enchant the audience at Got Talent finale (video)

VietNamNet Bridge – Dang Quan and Ngoc Bao continued proving their dancing talent in the first final show of the Vietnam’s Got Talent 2012 on the evening of April 22.

70kg dolphin released back to the sea

VietNamNet Bridge – Fishermen in Hoang Hoa district of the central province of Thanh Hoa netted a dolphin on April 21. The rare animal, which is named in the Vietnam Red Book, was released back to the sea after that.

500kg bomb detected in central province

VietNamNet Bridge – At 4pm on April 20, while doing some site clearance for a water supply project in Ky Anh district in the central province of Ha Tinh, sappers of the Engineer Brigade 414 unveiled a bomb of more than 500kg.

ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 23/4

CAMA Music Festival 6 to take place in Hanoi; Classical ‘Tuong’ form of theatre struggles to survive; Northwestern colours to be highlighted in Hanoi; Photo exhibition portrays solidarity; HCM City notary wins singing contest