Local petroleum market unaffected by Shell Singapore refinery explosion

VietNamNet Bridge – Key petroleum importers and distributors in Vietnam have affirmed that the Shell refinery explosion in Singapore will in no way affect the supply, saying that they will ensure the normal supply to the domestic market.

Multi-billion dong cannot help attract students

VietNamNet Bridge – A lot of universities have spent tens of billions of dong to purchase expensive equipment for technique majors. However, the heavy investment still cannot help them attract more students.

V-League broadcast right in trouble

AVG Group now holds the V-League broadcast right for up to 20 years. Football clubs say that the 20-year contract between AVG and the Vietnam Football Federation is contrary to the Law on Sports and Physical Training.

Vietnam's elephants under threat

VietNamNet Bridge – With the death of a large number of tame elephants recently concerns have risen regarding the threat of extinction in the absence of measures to safeguard the animals.

Joint exhibition by Vietnamese, French, British artists

VietNamNet Bridge – Inspired by American writer Raymond Carver’s “What We Talk About When We Talk About Love” book, the exhibition of the same name introduces paintings about love by Vietnamese, French and British artists.

ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 4/10

Canadian jazz star to light up capital; French photographer’s ‘panorama of Vietnam’ exhibition; Cedric Hanriot trio perform in HCMC, Hanoi; City hosts Hanoi Book Festival 2011; Top Japanese artists to sing in Hanoi

Phu Quoc ridgebacks go to the world

VietNamNet Bridge - In the early 19th century, six Phu Quoc ridgebacks were brought to France.

Made-in-Vietnam battleship unveiled

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s first locally-made artillery ship TT400TP was formally unveiled last week at the wharf of Hong Ha ship-building plant or state factory Z173 in the northern city of Hai Phong,

Spillover effects from the blocked way

The most heated issue mainstreamed on local media these days is undisputedly the gold price and the mechanism behind the gold fever.

Gov’t looks to 2012 GDP growth of 6%

The Government during the second working session of the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee last week gave two scenarios for Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2012 but suggested choosing the lower one at 6%.

Air Mekong commences Buon Ma Thuot-Vinh service

Air Mekong has launched its weekly services between the Central Highlands city of Buon Ma Thuot and Vinh City north of central Vietnam in the run up to its celebration of the first year in operation.

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 4/10

Kids to get free cleft lip, palate surgery; Elevator door injures man in Ho Chi Minh City; Blue-ear pig disease recurs; Three die in construction accident in Can Tho

Vietnamese traders can’t choose the payment currency

Vietnamese importers and exporters have always been advised to diversify the foreign currencies used in making payment. However, in fact it is not easy to do that.

GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 4/10

Party chief urges upgrade of mass mobilization; State President works with Academy of Justice; Vietnam, Cambodia localities boost cooperation

Market facelifts to preserve cultural heritage

VietNamNet Bridge – Traditional markets in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta's Can Tho City are suffering from severe degradation, finding themselves at risk of disappearing in competition with modern supermarkets.

Three scientists share 2011 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medincine

Three scientists shared the 2011 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, announced the Nobel jury -- the Nobel Assembly at Swedish Karolinska Institute in Stokcholm on Monday.

New international university opens in Binh Duong

VietNamNet Bridge – Classes began yesterday, Oct 3, for 720 first-year students at the US$100 million Eastern International University in Binh Duong Province.

IAEA pledges to help VN develop nuclear power

VietNamNet Bridge – Nuclear energy is for not only developed countries but also developing countries like Vietnam which can implement and apply nuclear energy in its economic development, said IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano.

Marksmen and women set for pre-SEA Games test

VietNamNet Bridge – Over 160 sharpshooters will be competing at the National Shooting Championship in Ha Noi on October 7-14, the Viet Nam Shooting Federation announced yesterday, Oct 3.

Anti-dumping duties on Vietnam’s shoes lifted, but worries exist

Vietnamese shoes makers now have the opportunities to come back to the EU market, since the anti-dumping duties have been left. However, they still cannot breathe a sigh with relief because big difficulties are still ahead.

Viet Nam seeks stronger relations with Uzbekistan

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung stressed Viet Nam's consistent policy to strengthen and develop the long traditional friendship and multi-faceted co-operation with Uzbekistan while meeting with Uzbek President Islam Karimov

Forestry to receive $30m injection

VietNamNet Bridge – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has approved an additional US $30 million to develop the forestry sector.

Continuous clashes in Sirte kill 8 NTC fighters, wound 39: source

A total of eight fighters of Libya' s ruling National Transitional Council (NTC) were killed and another 39 were wounded in Sirte Monday, as battles went on in the hometown of fallen leader Muammar Gaddafi,

Committee prepares for Assembly meet

VietNamNet Bridge – The third session of the National Assembly Standing Committee opened in Ha Noi yesterday, Oct 3, under the stewardship of National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung.

Fiji joins world to launch breast cancer awareness month

It is Pinktober again and Fiji like the rest of the world will be raising awareness of breast cancer too, Fiji Cancer Society Chairperson and breast cancer awareness month President Nirmala Nambiar has said.