VTV claims Euro 2012 TV rights do not involve print media

VTV will not restrict any coverage of the UEFA Euro 2012 football tournament in the print media, confirmed Do Thi Lan Huong, director of VTV’s Center of TV Advertisement and Services (TVAD).

Businesses get into debt, farmers suffer

While the government agencies announce a successful export year 2011, a lot of farm companies have fallen into heavy debts. Meanwhile, farmers have become half dead because they cannot get payment from the businesses.

Hanoi in top ten Asian cities for hawker food

VietNamNet Bridge – CNN Go has selected Hanoi as one of the Asia's 10 greatest street food cities. The list also has Penang, Seoul, Bangkok, Fukuoka, Taipei, Singapore, Manila, Phnom Penh and Xian.

Vietnam to hold three Men’s Future tournaments

Three Vietnamese tennis players will not have to compete in the qualifier round of the international tennis tournament--named Men’s Future 1, which will take place in HCM City from April 2-8, with 281 competitors from 52 countries.

VN, Cambodia fight money laundering

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam and Cambodia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the exchange of information in the fight against money laundering and terrorism financing.

Greece ratifies establishment of permanent European economic support mechanism

The Greek parliament ratified on Wednesday a European Council decision on the establishment of a permanent European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF) support mechanism to address economic challenges.

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 29/3

Doctors reconnect amputated hand; Vietnam attends Carnival Blois in France; HFM disease spreads across the country; Japanese retailer funds primary school

Russia starts testing nuclear-powered engines for space travel

Russia has started testing the use of nuclear fuel in space rocket boosters, according to the organization developing the Skolkovo Innovation Center, Russia's "Silicon Valley".

HCM City to build many multi-story car-parks

VietNamNet Bridge – With many advantages, multi-story parking lots are expected to help solve HCM City’s serious shortage of parking space.

Many agriculture firms in the red

VietNamNet Bridge – Problems in accessing funds and leasing land have forced many Vietnamese agricultural firms into "the red". This prevents them from competing in international markets and maintaining the quality of their products.

Sixth session of the Assembly Standing Committee ends

The sixth session of the National Assembly Standing Committee closed yesterday after nine days of discussions, including debates to amend the 1992 Constitution.

Local authorities keep heavy handed to slow FDI projects

More and more foreign direct investment (FDI) projects have been licensed in recent years. Some slow projects have not been seen their licensed revoked, but have received firm warnings from local authorities.

Experts urge data system for sea, island management

VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam should have an integrated data information system to manage activities relating to the national sea and islands, said Nguyen Van Cu, head of the Viet Nam Administration of Sea and Islands

U.S. Supreme Court ends three-day argument on healthcare overhaul

The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday ended three days of oral argument in a landmark case involving the Affordable Care Act, the signature healthcare overhaul of President Barack Obama.

ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 29/3

VN's film to be shot in the Czech Republic; Thai billionaire releases second book in Vietnam; Belgian singer Manou Gallo to perform in Vietnam; Exhibition by female artists to open; Jazz diva to celebrate her 48th year in music   

French painter finds his art on do paper

VietNamNet Bridge – Evergreen rice fields, friendly people and the quiet life in UNESCO recognised Hoi An have inspired Jean Cabane to paint on traditional do (poonah) paper over the past six years.

Vietnamese Embassy opens in Greece

The Vietnamese Embassy has been officially inaugurated in Athens, Greece.

Falling March foreign arrivals signal low inbound season

The number of international tourist arrivals in March has dipped month-on-month, accounting for only 82.4% of last month’s, but the number is still 18.7% higher than the same period last year.

Netherlands funds climate change project in Long An

VietNamNet Bridge – A project worth more than 365,000 euros has been launched in Long An province to help build a strategy for climate change adaptation in the Vam Co River basin.

Iran says upcoming nuclear talks to be held on April 13, venue not decided

Iranian Foreign Minister Ali-Akbar Salehi said Wednesday that the next round of nuclear talks between Iran and world's major powers will be held on April 13 but the venue has not been decided yet, the official IRNA news agency reported.

Thai billionaire turns travel writer

VietNamNet Bridge – Thai billionaire Vikrom Kromadit, a businessman, philanthropist and writer, arrived in HCM City on Tuesday during his trip through six Asian countries, praising the development of Viet Nam in the last 20 years

11 year-old boy makes two Vietnam’s records

VietNamNet Bridge – Every minute of Do Nhat Nam’s day is scheduled, but the boy still has time for relaxation, talking with his parents or taking exercise.

Thailand pledges help to drug-free ASEAN

Thailand has pledged to help turn the Southeast Asian region and all of its 10 members into a drug-free zone.

Gasoline does not cause vehicle fires

VietNamNet Bridge – This is the latest conclusion made by the Ministry of Science and Technology’s Product Quality Management Agency after it tested 26 gasoline and diesel samples taken from burnt vehicles.

Glass-bone girl goes to Got Talent finale

Phuong Anh, a 15 year-old glass bone girl burst into tears when she knew that she had the highest votes from the audience. Popping dancer Duong Manh Hoa defeated “little Michael Jackson” Dang Khoa, to enter the final round.