VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese runners will receive a VND100 million (US$5,000) cash-prize if they qualify for the 2012 London Olympics during competitions at the Southeast Asian Games in Indonesia from November 11-16.

More efforts are needed to bring this year’s inflation down to 18 percent and to a single digit rate in 2012, says Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung.

Roger Federer savored his fifth title at his Swiss Indoors home tournament on Sunday, beating Japanese wild card Kei Nishikori 6-1, 6-3 in just over an hour.

The 2012 economic development scenario drafted by the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) has met mixed responses.

Key volleyball players Ngo Van Kieu and Nguyen Huu Ha will be the major power in the men's volleyball team to compete in the Southeast Asian Games next week, said coach Nguyen Van Hung.

Sugar pours across border; Slower inflation helps boost retail sales; Central province to sue Chinese firm over coffee brand; Foreign investment in HCM City increases in 10 months; Vietnam sees greater production, inventory

VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnamese U23 team did not score any goal in their second match against Myanmar on November 6, although it played with one more player than their opponents. 

Ambassador to Turkmenistan presents credentials; Seminar on AO/dioxin opens in US; NA deputy chairman receives French official; PM emphasises minerals projects’ efficiency; PM highlights World Bank aid role in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - 27-year-old Nguyen Thi Ngoc Mai from Quang Nam Province who has turned into an old woman overnight is actually suffering from chronic autoimmune urticaria, doctors said.

VietNamNet Bridge - Kad Achouri, a famous French rapper and jazz artist, will have only one show at the L’Espace, 24 Trang Tien, Hanoi on November 15.

A rock concert titled “Go!Go!Japan” featuring Japanese rock stars will be held at the National Exhibition Center on Giang Vo Street in Hanoi on December 3, announced the Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam.

The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers VASEP, has asked for tax incentives to pave the way to import seafood materials for domestic processing.

The Grand Duke of Luxembourg, Henri, is making an official visit to Vietnam from Nov. 7-10 at the invitation of State President Truong Tan Sang.

Elephants are the symbol of strength and prosperity of families and hamlets and for the ethnic minority people in the Central Highlands, the elephant race is one of the biggest festivals in the area.

Budget spending, public investment and economic restructuring are big macroeconomic issues grabbing the headlines these days. Deputy Prime Minister Vu Van Ninh digs into these issues with VIR.

The international community is applauding Vietnam’s efforts to build a green economy.

Flash flood kills four in Quang Nam; Odon Vallet scholarships presented to 15 Vietnamese students; Vietnam aims for zero new HIV/AIDS infections; Online contest about sea and islands held in HCM City

Viet Nam drawn in tough group for SEA Games basketball; Nike inks sponsorship deal with national tennis team; Local reporters prepare to cover upcoming Games

A “digitalization process” is taking place at all state management agencies, where officers try to digitalize paper legal documents for better and easier management.

Beyond the well-known and colourful markets of Sapa, Bac Ha and Can Cau, is the bewitching northwest mountainous area of Vietnam with the remote town and market of Sin Ho, the roof of Lai Chau province.

The Cultural Heritage Department will invest VND3 billion (US$144,000) next year to combat termites that have been damaging historic houses in Hoi An Ancient Town in central Quang Nam Province for a long time.

VietNamNet Bridge – Female fencer Nguyen Thi Le Dung, who won six gold medals at the 22nd, 23rd and 24th SEA Games, is determined to defend her top position at the upcoming 26th SEA Games.

VietNamNet Bridge – Administrative violations related to marine, mineral, environmental and land management may increase up to VND2 billion or US$100,000.

The prolonged lackluster stock market has discouraged a lot of businesses and prompted them to cancel the listing. Meanwhile, other companies still keep determined to list their shares on the bourse.

Global labour trends to impact VN market; Ministry to revise tariffs for next year; WB warns of increasing private debt in Vietnam; Fruit companies get wise with Chinese traders; Petrovietnam bids for ConocoPhillips' Vietnam assets