Vietnam, India plan direct flights

A direct service between Viet Nam and India is on the cards following a memorandum of understanding signed between Vietnam Airlines and India's largest private carrier, Jet Airways.

VND continues to slide against USD

The State Bank of Viet Nam once again devalued the Vietnamese dong against the US dollar yesterday, adjusting the interbank exchange rate by another VND10 per dollar to VND20,678.

Unmethodical export prevent Vietnam’s fruits from reaching out to the world

Developing big enough fruit material growing areas, and organizing production in accordance with clean production that meets GlobalGAP and VietGap standards are the things Mekong Delta need to do to promote fruit export.

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 14/10

Land-use violations involving 2,000 ha reported; Buffalo flees from Hanoi restaurant, gores man; Young businessmen applauded for socio-economic contribution

Hong Kong and Vietnam Tourism Ambassadors vote for Ha Long Bay

In her first business trip as Vietnam’s Tourism Ambassador, Ly Nha Ky and Hong Kong Tourism Ambassador, famous singer and actress Joey Yung, called for Hong Kong people to vote for this landscape as the new world natural wonder.

Exhibition of Dep Fashion Show’s collections

The audiences have a chance to admire sketches, real designs and accessories by ten fashion designers who will participate in the annual Dep Fashion Show 10. The exhibition takes place from October 13-15 at Nguyen Du Sports House, HCM City.

VFF to tighten management

VietNamNet Bridge – The Viet Nam Football Federation (VFF) will issue local footballers competing in the national V-League and First Division professional status, next year.

Foreign investors now targeting middle class apartment projects

Trying every possible method to arrange capital for real estate projects in Vietnam, foreign investors have changed the way of approaching the market.

German investors most interested in clean energy

German investors are most interested in developing renewable energy and high-technology in Vietnam, a forum has heard.

Thailand man who loves Vietnamese paintings

VietNamNet Bridge - More than 100 paintings by Vietnamese famous artists have been collected by a Thai man, Mr. Tira Vanichtheeranont, over several years. He has showcased the collection at the HCM City Fine Art Museum.

Hanoi: Giant turtle netted in Red River

VietNamNet Bridge – Mr. Nguyen Ba Toan, 60, in Hanoi’s suburban district of Gia Lam, on October 12, netted a 22.7kg turtle near the pier of Chuong Duong Bridge, which crosses the Red River.

HCM City traffic chaos on increase

VietNamNet Bridge – The rapid increase in the human and vehicle population has worsened traffic congestion in HCM City.

ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 14/10

Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra to perform in the US; National ca tru singing festival held in Hanoi; Further exploration at Thang Long Imperial Citadel; Japanese language festival to take place in Hanoi; French treats, entertainment in town

President visits Sri Lanka

Vietnamese President Truong Tan Sang Thursday arrived in Sri Lanka for a State visit where he was welcomed by Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse at Bandaranaike airport in Colombo city.

TRAVEL IN BRIEF 14/10

 Cruise ships to link Ba Ria, Can Gio; Hoi An to offer free Wi-Fi internet; Ha Noi to host Diwali festival; Viet Nam holds Culture Day in Ukraine

Mekong Delta floods push death toll to 43

VietNamNet Bridge – Ongoing flooding in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta region has killed at least 43 people, reported the National Steering Committee for Flood and Storm Prevention and Control yesterday, Oct 13.

VN to wrap up dengue drug tests

VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam, which is testing a dengue fever vaccine produced by Swiss company Sanofi, is expected to approve it soon since it has successfully undergone the second phase of testing on humans.

NA prepares for second session

The National Assembly is expected to put forward 11 resolutions during its nearly month-long second session which opens later this month, where Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung is scheduled to present the Government's report

SPORTS IN BRIEF 14/10

Viet Nam's martial artists win silver, bronze at world event; Chess masters Liem, Son to receive sponsorships; National squad set for official SEA Games blast-off

Four Danish invested projects approved

VietNamNet Bridge – The Prime Minister has approved four projects valued at US$3.32 million in non-refundable investment from the Government of Denmark.

Peanut allergies may be cured in future

People allergic to peanuts may find relief in a new research by American scientists, according to Huffington Post Monday.

Binh Duong to face Brazilians in final

VietNamNet Bridge – Becamex Binh Duong edged past Sai Gon Xuan Thanh (SGXT) 1-0 in an all-Vietnamese semi-final to reach the final of the 2011 Binh Duong Television international football tournament.

Party Chief Nguyen Phu Trong visits Guangdong province

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong visited Guangdong province on October 13 as part of his current official visit to China.

Social welfare policies to target poorest, most vulnerable people

VietNamNet Bridge – Truong Thi Mai, chairwoman of the National Assembly Committee for Social Affairs, spoke to Thoi bao Kinh te Viet Nam (Vietnam Economic Times) about humanitarian activities for vulnerable people. 

Actions speak louder than words

Talking with The Saigon Times Daily, Doan Nguyen Duc, chairman of Hoang Anh Gia Lai Group unveiled how he has managed to earn recognition and strong development for his business group.