MARD proposes more import of frozen meat; Big hotel chains snub Tourism Awards; Software industry back on track; Card transactions worth VND29 tril. In Jan-Sep; New Chevrolet Spark launched in Vietnam; Cashew exports exceed US$1 billion

It is imperative that banks cut their lending interest rates to support businesses, was the message from a meeting held in HCM City between the Viet Nam Banking Association and its members in the southern region on Friday.

VietNamNet Bridge – More than 100 dairy cows gathered in the finale of a beauty contest for cows on October 15, at the Moc Chau forest farm in Son La province.

VietNamNet Bridge – The most awaited fashion event of the year – the Dep Fashion Show – was organized in HCM City on October 15. Below are impressive designs at the show.

VietNamNet Bridge – Binh Thuan province has permitted Mr. Tran Van Tiep, 96, to search for “treasure” on Tau Mountain for 270 days.

Famous hotel brands such as Sheraton, Sofitel and Hilton snubbed the Vietnam Tourism Awards 2010 which announced its winners this week.

The automobile market remains lackluster despite the information that the ownership registration tax would increase by 10-20 percent.

American race car driver Briton Dan Wheldon died in a 15-car crash accident at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday, according to media report.

In early October, the State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV) made adjustments on basic interest rates with the aim of improving the effectiveness of monetary policies and regulations of interest rates.

VietNamNet Bridge – Authorised agencies from the Central Highland Kon Tum Province's Dak Glei District have not yet succeeded in curbing the illegal gold mining.

VietNamNet Bridge – The final night of Miss Asia Pacific 2011 took place on October 15 in South Korea. Vietnamese contestant Truong Tung Lan entered the top 15 contestants.

Industrial workers to get better facilities; Outstanding women honoured for contributions; Storms threaten flimsy cottages on riverbanks, seaside

VietNamNet Bridge – An information technology competition for disabled students, a first of its kind in Viet Nam, drew about 140 Vietnamese and South Korean students on Saturday.

VietNamNet Bridge – The 22.7kg turtle caught by a Hanoi’s fisherman was sold to a Chinese trader at the price of VND180 million (nearly $9,000) on October 14.

VietNamNet Bridge – Under the impact of a tropical depression, downpours covered the central region over the last several days. Flooding triggered by torrential rains has submerged over 10,000 houses in the region.

VietNamNet Bridge – National Assembly deputies from HCM City, business executives, and city authorities are sceptical about the effectiveness of a proposed advertising law in bringing order to the chaotic industry.

VietNamNet Bridge – An exhibition entitled Mua Thu (Autumn) featuring paintings of mountainous Sa Pa landscapes and ethnic minorities has lured many visitors since opening in Ha Noi.

Restructuring commercial banks has been highlighted as the most important task for now. Once the restructuring is completed, Vietnam will have fewer banks than currently, because unprofitable and small banks will be swallowed by others.

Vietnam, Laos armies promote cooperation; Torino city expects to strengthen ties with Vietnam; Vietnam, Cuba promote people-to-people exchanges

VietNamNet Bridge – Seeing the elephant, an 11-year-old girl took food to the animal, but the elephant raised the girl by its trunk, threw her to the ground and trampled her to death.

Singing project launched; “The Gift of Italy” launched in Vietnam; Institute to preserve traditional music; RoK culture highlighted in Vietnam; Palestine documentary presented in Hanoi

VietNamNet Bridge – Health experts yesterday called on the community to take action against cancer at the launch for a communication programme for the prevention of the disease in women.

VietNamNet Bridge – At the age of 21, Do Ngan Thuong has pursued gymnastics for 15 years. That period is about to close because the Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) 2011 will be her last competition as a gymnast--to become a coach.

VN rank eighth in wushu championships; U23 players win friendly before VFF Cup; Binh Duong take silver in tournament; Vietnam wins gold at World Wushu Champs

At least 20 people died on Sunday in a major mudslide in El Salvador, as soils in this mountainous country were saturated due to a week of torrential rains, authorities said.