Steel makers are puzzled ‘cause of big losses

Steel mills cannot sell products these days. The profits they got earlier this year have been used to cover the big losses incurred in the last months of the year. Some manufacturers accused others of dumping products on the market.

Vietnam lacks state officers for environment management

The responsibility taken by the state officers in charge of environment management has become heavier, while the staff remains unchanged and loopholes still exist in the legal framework.

Vovinam opens the SEA Games door

VietNamNet Bridge – After shuttle cock, Vovinam has become the second sport of Vietnam at the Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games).

Vietnamese travel firms have to cooperate or die

Travel firms, accommodation service, transport, meal and entertainment service providers have been told to join forces for the sake of the development of Vietnam’s tourism.

A beautiful painting of nature

Sa mu (Cunninghamia lanceolata) trees shrouded in a thick mist of the mountain and forest looks like a water-colour painting.

Restructuring banks: who will buy whom?

The restructuring of the commercial banking system in Vietnam is no more the suggestion by experts, but it has been decided by the State Bank of Vietnam which has stated that merger and acquisition of banks is inevitable.

Yoga may help ease chronic back pain

Yoga might help people reduce chronic back pain, according to a new British study carried by the Annals of Internal Medicine.

ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 2/11

Local percussion group to perform in US; “Victory Song” broadcast live in Vietnam and Russia; A strong debut for Dragonfly theatre; Michelin starred Chef Thierry Drapeau in city with flair; Children's pictures depict traffic safety  

Man with thousands of tumors

VietNamNet Bridge – A man named Nguyen Dinh Chieu, 50, in Ngoc Tao commune, Phuc Tho district, Hanoi has had to live in the figure of a “demon” since his birth.

American and Vietnamese singers release new music single

Following the video premiere for the popular track "World Keeps Turning" and the success of the song "Kitna Pyar" in clubs and radio worldwide, Anand Bhatt teams up with Vietnamese rap star Ha Okio on the new song "Tonight Tonight."

Transfer pricing not in vogue

"These first results in the fight against transfer pricing in foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs) are a real highlight for tax authorities."

Foreign film-makers fall in love with Vietnam

Vietnam is to feature in a popular English-language travel programme on Bulgarian national television called No Luggage.

Kazakh president concludes Vietnam visit

The president of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev, has concluded his official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of President Truong Tan Sang.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 2/11

Business climate worsens; Delta targets overseas investors; Stability sought in declining salt supply; Firms sued for failing to pay staff insurance; Vina-Mazda automobile factory opens; Bank to finance dam project

B2B trading floors contrive to live on small income

VietNamNet Bridge – Like many other businesses, B2B (business to business) electronic trade floors are facing big problems in terms of capital, revenue and labor force.

U.S. halts financial contributions to UNESCO over admission of Palestine

The U.S. government announced on Monday it has halted making financial contributions to UNESCO after the latter admitted the Palestinian National Authority (PNA) as a full member.

HCMC to establish 2nd high-tech park

Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee has recently approved a proposal to set up HCMC Technology and Science Park, the city's second high-tech park in District 9, following the success of the first one.

New rule may restrict gold bullion trading

A draft decree by the State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV) seeks to restrict the trade in gold bullion to stabilise the gold market, check hoarding and speculation, and minimise the influence of the gold market on monetary policy.

Educators warn of “school gangsters”

VietNamNet Bridge – The appearance of a lot of unofficial gangs operating under the “law of the jungle” at schools, lead by the “god farther” has turned the school environment into the obsession of many students.

Apple's iPhone 4S has battery trouble

Hundreds of people are reporting on social networks that the iPhone 4S is running out of power far sooner than expected and much quicker than Apple promised, according to Mercury News reports Tuesday.

Van Thanh’s modern lacquer paintings

VietNamNet Bridge – Artist Nguyen Van Thanh will open his lacquer exhibition entitled “Life” today, November 1, at Art Gallery, HCM City.

No state funding for skateboarding team

VietNamNet Bridge – The national skateboarding team will have to cover all expenses at the upcoming SEA Games.

Sand dunes in Quang Binh province

The sand dunes in the central province of Quang Binh often remind people of blazing sun, hot, dry westerly wind from Laos to Central Vietnam and flying sand. However, they also create wonderful landscapes. 

Many FIEs report losses, avoid tax

Taking advantage of the shortcomings in the state management, a lot of foreign invested enterprises (FIEs) have been found as continuously reporting losses to avoid the corporate income tax.

IT NEWS

Vietnamobile launches ‘Maxi Talk' promotion; McAfee introduces new PC security line; PM awards Hi-Tek Multimedia boss certificate; Hitachi wants to develop outsourcing in VN; Beeline again warned over promotion package