Hanoi: Kidnapped baby reunited with his family

VietNamNet Bridge - Hanoi police on November 8 found the baby boy who was kidnapped from the Central Obstetrics Hospital on November 3.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 9/11

Developers slash property prices; Businesses are skeptical about tax cut; US opens door for 2 Vietnamese fruits; Foreign banks required to follow forex rules; Supermarkets trail behind in discount race  

First province declares hand-foot-mouth epidemic

VietNamNet Bridge – The central province of Ninh Thuan has become the first in Vietnam to officially declare hand-foot-mouth disease an epidemic.

First international canine contest to be held in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnam Kennel Association (VKA) will organize the first Vietnam Dog Show at Phan Dinh Phung Sport Center in District 1, HCM City on November 10-11.

Torrential rains submergs ancient capital (photo)

VietNamNet Bridge - Torrential rains on November 7-8 has caused serious flood in the ancient capital city of Hue. Many people have to evacuate to avoid flood.

France sketches out new austerity plan to secure AAA rating

French Prime Minister Francois Fillon on Monday sketched out new austerity plan, including accelerating pension reform and intensifying fight against tax loopholes, in hope to reduce public deficit and secure the country's AAA rating.

Decree may lead to gold trading monopoly

The public is concerned that the State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV)'s draft decree on gold bullion trading could lead to monopolistic practices since few companies would be able to meet the requirements.

Disabled people eager for Vietnam’s Got Talent

VietNamNet Bridge – Many disabled people showed off their talent in the first day of Vietnam’s Got Talent in HCM City on November 4. With iron will, they confidently proved their ability, with the message “I Can.”

Tablet PC now reaches out to every corner, from rice fields to fast food shops

Tablet PCs now can be seen on the hands of many people, from rice farmers to bakery shop owners.

7.0-magnitude quake hits East China Sea: CENC

An earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale jolted East China Sea at 10:59 a.m. Beijing Time (GMT 0259) Tuesday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center.

SCO member states vow to strengthen economic cooperation

Prime ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) members on Monday pledged to further promote economic cooperation.

A lot of derogations in university training found

It seems that joint training programs in cooperation with foreign and domestic schools can bring fat profits, which explains why Vietnamese universities rush to open new training programs, even though do not have licenses from MOET.

More than 300 Vietnamese websites hacked in October

VietNamNet Bridge – At least 345 Vietnamese government and business websites were hacked during October, according to recent statistics provided by the Ha Noi-based Bach Khoa Internet Security Corporation (BKav).

Los Angeles court jury found Michael Jackson doctor guilty

A Los Angeles Superior Court jury on Monday found pop superstar Michael Jackson's personal physician Conrad Murray guilty in the singer's Propofol-induced death, while the trial wrapped up on Monday afternoon.

ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 8/11

HCMC plans tablets installation for New Year celebrations; Vietnamese movie screened in US; Ancient temple unearthed in Ha Tinh; Life’s Rhythm and Contrast on display; Old tomb in southern Vietnam yields valuable historical data  

Airlines go on thorny path to penetrate budget aviation service market

A lot of budget airlines have been eyeing the Vietnamese market, but they have been warned that it is not easy to penetrate the market.

Hospital boosts security after baby vanishes

VietNamNet Bridge – Increased security has been enforced at the National Hospital for Obstetrics and Gynaecology where a two-day-old baby boy disappeared last week.

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 8/11

JICA helps Vietnam reduce landslides; Vietnamese dies in Malaysia, family in the dark; Khanh Hoa hosts int’l conference on typhoon

Minh looks for gold at upcoming SEA Games

VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam's top badminton player Nguyen Tien Minh is looking to win gold at the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Indonesia.

GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 8/11

Cuban war veterans welcomed in Hanoi; Russian Revolution – an epoch-making event; NA leader sends condolences to Japan

HCM City police nab provincial drug ring

VietNamNet Bridge – Police here have busted a major inter-provincial drug-trafficking ring that has been under investigation since November last year.

Vietnamese sailors escape from Somali pirates

Five Vietnamese sailors were among the crewmen of a fishing vessel of Taiwan, China, who escaped from Somali pirates after it was hijacked in the Indian Ocean archipelago of the Seychelles. 

Change of working time needs consent of Hanoi & Transport Ministry

The government received the Ministry of Transport’s petition on changing working hours in Hanoi but the final solution must be approved by both the Ministry and Hanoi authorities, said Chairman of the Government Office Vu Duc Dam.

President visits S Korea on way to APEC talks

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese President Truong Tan Sang begins a three-day visit to South Korea today at the invitation of President Lee Myung Bak and from Thursday will attend the 19th Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation Summit in Hawaii

Earthquake hits Thanh Hoa province

A 3.5 magnitude earthquake struck Yen Dinh and Vinh Loc districts of the north-central province of Thanh Hoa on November 7, according to the Vietnam Geophysics Institute.