Vietnam’s Nguyen family name most common in the world

VietNamNet Bridge - This family name of Vietnam is among the most ten common family names in the world. Nguyen is the surname of around 40 percent of Vietnam’s population, according to Theworldgeography.com.

Disappointed with AVG, VPF to continue telecast war

VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnam Professional Football Company (VPF) has stated to continue lodging complaints against the 20-year telecast deal between the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) and AVG Group.

Just 10% of land use certificates granted

VietNamNet Bridge – Since 2001 less than 10 per cent of 150 housing projects in Ha Noi with a total of 183,000 flats and private houses have been granted land use rights or house ownership certificates,

ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 1/3

Vietnam supports UNESCO’s reform; HCMC museum showcases dragon ao dai; Artistic postcard, photo exhibit to open; Traditional religious dance costumes restored; Pakistani films to be screened in Ha Noi

Twelfth province declares bird flu pandemic

The central province of Quang Nam became the twelfth province declaring H5N1 bird flu as pandemic in two communes, after provincial authorities were compelled to destroy hundreds of infected water fowl. 

PM sets deadline for Highway No 1

VietNamNet Bridge – The Prime Minister has ordered the Ministry of Transport to complete all sections of the National Highway No 1 from Ha Noi to Can Tho by the end of 2016.

Currency move stings tourism operators

State regulations banning price quotations and transactions in foreign currencies is hurting travel firms.

1,000 year old forest call for help

A thousand year-old lim (iron wood) forest in Son Tay Township on the suburbs of Ha Noi is in the throes of being consumed by parasites, local authorities claim.

U.S. economy picks up speed, headwinds linger

The U.S. economy expanded at a quicker pace in the previous quarter than earlier estimate, and was expected to gain momentum this year, but the U.S. central bank chief cautioned that the recovery still faced a set of challenges.

PM sets deadline for Highway No 1

The Prime Minister has ordered the Ministry of Transport to complete all sections of the National Highway No 1 from Ha Noi to Can Tho by the end of 2016.

Ten VN records recognised by Asian Council

In May of this year Vietnam will see ten records officially recognized by the Asian Records Council, reported the Vietnam Records Centre on Feb. 20.

Workshop aims to help people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS

A consultation workshop regarding HIV/AIDS organised by the Centre for Community Health and Development and the Irish Aid programme of the Government of Ireland was held yesterday morning in the capital.

European Vovinam Championships to kick off

VietNamNet Bridge – The European Vovinam Championships will take place from March 2-4 in Italy with the participation of 258 athletes from 11 countries, including Belgium, Denmark, Germany and France.

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 1/3

49 Son La households to move to safe areas; Ten Vietnam records recognized by Asian Council; UNHCR assists ethnic people in Dak Lak; Kien Giang denies globefish caused deaths; Japanese firms offer transport scholarships

What Vietnam expects from multi-billion dollar projects?

Vietnam has attracted multi-billion dollar projects into the hi-tech industries by offering big investment incentives.

Admission fees hiked for Hue historic sites

VietNamNet Bridge – The Hue Monuments Conservation Centre will apply new entrance ticket prices for local and foreign visitors to the city's historical sites from this month.

ECB allots a further half a trillion euros to 800 banks

The European Central Bank (ECB) on Wednesday allotted over half a trillion euros to 800 banks in its second three-year longer term refinancing operation (LTRO).

Colloquium examines ancient culture

VietNamNet Bridge – Experts have gathered at the Goethe Institute in Ha Noi for a three-day international colloquium intended to develop an overview of Vietnamese culture from the Stone Age to the present.

Market traders shun fire insurance, despite risks

VietNamNet Bridge – Shop owners in Ha Noi show little interest in buying fire insurance, leaving the capital's crowded markets at risk.

Deadly drug resistant tuberculosis stalks Uganda, country renews fight

As tens of thousands of Ugandans continue to get infected with the deadly Tuberculosis (TB) disease, a top expert here is warning that the country is being gripped by a lethal mutated strain of the disease.

Former national player Minh returns to Dong Tam Long An

VietNamNet Bridge – Former national team member Tran Cong Minh has been reappointed as head coach of V-League 1 side Dong Tam Long An (DTLA).

Putin urges opposition to behave themselves in election

Russian Prime Minister and presidential candidate Vladimir Putin urged the opposition Wednesday to refrain from using "dirty devices" during the upcoming election.

GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 1/3

Vietnam attends SOMRI 11 in Malaysia; Party chief hails Vietnam-Chile relations; Vietnamese, Lao Red Cross Societies cooperation highlighted; Danish Parliament Speaker to visit Vietnam

NA Chairman: Vietnam eager to cooperate with the EU

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam is willing to cooperate and speed up negotiations for signing the Free Trade Agreement with the European Union to help further develop bilateral relations.

Bank classification won’t make chaos on monetary market

VietNamNet Bridge – Economics have tried to reassure the public by affirming that the bank classification and the credit growth rate quota granting will not cause any problems in the monetary market.