The sweet home of Vietnam’s oldest couple

VietNamNet Bridge – Though he is blind now, whenever he comes to the dining-table, he always calls his wife: “Where are you? Please come here!” He only starts the meal when his descendants lead his wife to the table.

Obama signs America Invents Act to boost economic growth

U.S. President Barack Obama on Friday signed the America Invents Act into law, the administration 's latest effort to stimulate the anemic economic growth.

At least 3 killed, 50 injured in plane crash at Nevada air race

At least three people were killed and more than 50 others were injured when an airplane plunged into the grandstands at Reno Air Races in Nevada on Friday, local TV reported. The pilot was confirmed dead.

HCMC bourse introduces top 30 index

The HCM City Stock Exchange introduced the new VN-30 Index at a conference yesterday in Ha Noi, with the expectation that it will better serve the diverse investment needs of investors, as well as overcome shortcomings of the current index.

Ba Den Mountain to follow Yen Tu blueprint

The southern province of Tay Ninh will follow the investment model of Yen Tu Mount in Quang Ninh Province to develop Ba Den Mountain into a leading tourist attraction in the locality.

Strong boon needed to boost renewable energy

The general chair of the World Council for Renewable Energy has suggested that Vietnam has policies that reward producers of electricity from wind and other natural resources, and encourage making the most of resources available in the country.

Defending national sovereignty by ancient coins

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s history is clearly reflected through ancient coins. Each coin is associated with a dynasty, a king and a historical period of the country.

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 17/9

Cho Ray doctor gets 16 years in drug fraud; $94,000 baby kidnappers indicted; Hanoi traffic cops allowed to don sunglasses; Da Nang man sets fire to own house

Analyses give warnings about increasing NPL

Experts have warned that the non-performing loan (NPL) percentage in the banking system tends to increase, since many enterprises cannot pay debts due to unprofitable business.

ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 17/9

HCM City hosts Canadian food fair; Thanh Hoa revolutionary’s house becomes memorial; Hanoi Museum to reorganize exhibition area; Traditional music program targets tourists

New tax law spurs green projects

VietNamNet Bridge – More companies are expected to adhere to environmental standards, particularly in waste treatment, when the Law on Environmental Tax becomes effective on January 1.

Mystery gastritis stalks children

VietNamNet Bridge – Hoang Tu Anh of Tan Binh District in HCM City was surprised and even doubtful when the doctor said her five-year-old daughter had severe gastritis.

English teaching program may fail ‘cause of the lack of teachers’

A lot of primary schools in HCM City still dare not approach the pilot program on teaching English to primary school students, because they do not have English teachers.

Fake hi-tech products all the rage in Vietnam

In general, no one likes using counterfeit products. However, Vietnamese young people nowadays tend to use fake mobile phones. This has made the fake mobile phone product most bustling than ever.

Football investors ask Football Federation to overhaul

VietNamNet Bridge – Chairmen of four football clubs met with the Vietnam Football Federation’s (VFF) Vice chair, Le Hung Dung, in HCM City on September 15.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 17/9

Mekong Delta to get nine focal tourism projects; Corporate income tax reduction in the offing; HCM City airport car tolls to rise in October; FTSE adjusts Vietnam Index series; Brazil inspects Vietnam’s fibers for dumping

Trang wins national champs

Huynh Phuong Dai Trang defended her title after defeating Tran Lam Anh by 2-0 in the final of the National Tennis Championship at the HCM City-based Phu Tho Club yesterday.

Hue Festival to kick off next April

VietNamNet Bridge – Hue Festival 2012, titled "Cultural Heritage with Integration and Development – A Rendezvous for Historical Cities" will open on April 7 next year at the Ngo Mon (Noon Gate) Square in Hue City,

Unemployment rate up, but labor picture not too dark

VietNamNet Bridge – The unemployment rate tends to increase as enterprises have laid off workers in the context of high inflation and low purchasing power. However, labor forecasting agencies believe that the situation is not too bad.

Researchers discover first planet orbiting two stars

A team of researchers has discovered a planet that orbits around a pair of stars, the U.S. space agency NASA announced Thursday.

Only three Vietnamese films considered for Oscar 2012

VietNamNet Bridge – They are “Floating Lives”, “The Fate of a Songstress in Thang Long”, and “Thang Long Aspiration”.

Joint EU fiscal policymaking urged to address debt problems

A former official of the European Central Bank (ECB) said Thursday that the European Union (EU) should set up a joint fiscal policymaking mechanism to address its debt problems in the long run.

VN opposes Chinese violation of sovereignty

Vietnam asked parties to refrain from actions that could complicate the situation in the East Sea , and instead contribute to maintaining peace and stability in the region, Foreign Ministry’s spokesman Luong Thanh Nghi said on Sept. 16.

Growers upset at theft of cashews

VietNamNet Bridge – The Viet Nam Cashew Association has asked the Ministry of Public Security and other ministries and agencies to support the association to crack down on the theft of goods from containers meant for export.

South Africa, EU both want inclusive government in Libya

South Africa and the European Union (EU) on Thursday expressed their common objective to see the formation of an inclusive interim government in Libya.