World of art dolls

VietNamNet Bridge - The first exhibition of art dolls opened in Hanoi from September 8 - October 7, featuring 20 dolls by artisan Tran Thu Hang.

Djokovic beats Nadal to win third seasonal Grand Slam at US Open

Top seed Novak Djokovic captured his third major title of the year at the US Open on Monday by dismissing second seed Rafael Nadal 6-2, 6-4, 6-7 (3), 6-1 at Flushing Meadows.

Delta urged to boost tourism

VietNamNet Bridge – Indochinese countries should focus on developing infrastructure in Viet Nam's Mekong Delta to develop tourism in a co-ordinated manner, an official told a regional tourism conference in HCM City yesterday, Sep 13.

Exhibition showcases artist's Sa Pa love affair

VietNamNet Bridge – Artist To Ngoc Thanh's love for mountainous Sa Pa Town and its people shine through his works which are on display at an exhibition that has opened in HCM City.

ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 14/9

Vietnamese culture centre to be established in India; Harmony of heaven and man in show; Japanese and local artists join in multimedia dance; Vietnam Fashion Fair 2011 scheduled for late December  

Full Moon Festival without Moon

VietNamNet Bridge – It was rainy on the full moon day in Hanoi, so the moon “broke an appointment” with kids. Many families welcomed the festival at home. At 9pm, when rain stopped, thousands of people flocked to streets.

Vietnamese workers have to struggle with Chinese for jobs, on home market

On the construction sites in Vietnam, where Chinese enterprises act as the general contractors, Vietnamese workers have to struggle with Chinese for jobs.

Five Vietnamese oldest people defined

VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnam Records Book Center on September 12, made public the names of the five eldest people in Vietnam.

Police raid HCM City’s largest cock fighting grounds

VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City’s police on September 11 made a raid to a cock fighting grounds at Binh Hung Hoa cemetery in Binh Tan district, which is believed to be the largest in the city, arresting 99 gamblers.

Torrential rain kills five in central Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge – Prolonged rain in Thanh Hoa, Nghe An and Binh Thuan provinces have caused at least six deaths and flooded thousands of hectares of crops.

Women face tough regional test

VietNamNet Bridge – The Viet Nam women's national volleyball team left yesterday for Chinese Taipei to take part in the Asian Senior Women's Volleyball Championships which runs on September 15-23.

SPORTS IN BRIEF 14/9

U-19 team dominate Indonesia at AFF cup; Military triumph at national karatedo event; Viet Nam win bronze at ISTAF Super Series event; Viet Nam draw with South Korea at AFC U-16 tourney; Military triumph at national karatedo event

Philippines forms National Coast Watch System

President Aquino signed Executive Order (EO) 57 on Sept. 6 that created the National Coast Watch System (NCWS).

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 14/9

Respiratory infection rate soars in small children; Police arrest 2 for kidnapping baby for ransom; Semiprecious stones smuggling rampant

GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 14/9

Workshop marks Ho Chi Minh trail at sea; Party leader works with farmers’ union; Deputy PM calls Switzerland key economic partner; Party leader meets with farmers' group

Vehicle fumes to be cut from 2017

The government has set the time frame for stricter emission standards to be applied in an effort to mitigate air pollution caused by motor vehicles.

Vietnamese manufacturers told it’s the right time to penetrate Chinese market

The Chinese demand for goods has been increasing, which should be seen as the golden opportunity for Vietnamese enterprises to boost exports, especially when other export markets have been narrowed due to the economic crisis.

Hair artists to get creative for annual style extravaganza

VietNamNet Bridge – Leading Vietnamese hair artists will gather to exhibit their creative ability during an annual hair show in HCM City tonight, Sep 14.

Vietnamese student wins top Australian piano prize

VietNamNet Bridge – Luu Hong Quang has won first prize at the Lev Vlassenko Piano Competition in Australia, regarded as a most prestigious contest for pianists in the Asia-Pacific region.

Quan faces young gun Thien in quarter-finals

VietNamNet Bridge – Number one tennis player Do Minh Quan will face talented young player Nguyen Hoang Thien in the quarter-finals today, Sep 13,  at the ongoing national tennis championships at Phu Tho Tennis Club.

Property market looking attractive to foreigners

Many foreign investors are seeking investment opportunities while others are already buying projects in the local property market as local developers are finding themselves mired in financial difficulties.

At least 7 killed, over 100 injured in train collision in S. India

At least seven people were killed and over 100 were injured in a train collision in Tamil Nadu of southern India late on Tuesday night, local media the NDTV reported.

Many football sponsors interested in Super Liga

Chair Doan Nguyen Duc of Hoang Anh Gia Lai FC, Chair Hoang Manh Truong of Vissai Ninh Binh, senior coach Le Thuy Hai are very exciting with Hanoi ACB Chair’s Nguyen Duc Kien’s idea to establish a new football league named “Super Liga”.

Smart travel link wave appears in Vietnam

Experts say they can see a new wave of smart travel links which will help heat up the high end resort real estate market in Vietnam.

E-commerce: high hopes put on the market after 60-million-dollar affair

The agreement on investing 60 million dollars on MJ Group by IDG Ventures, Rebate Networks and ru-Net is considered the biggest investment deal in the e-commerce sector.