Vietnamese hackers’ forum attacked by Chinese hackers

The biggest forum of Vietnamese hackers was reportedly the objective of two DDOS (denial of service) attacks which were carried out just in the first half of June 2011.

Concert features world music

VietNamNet Bridge – Three talented musicians from across the globe will entertain a capital city audience tonight when they hit the stage for the H-Artistry concert.

Sand sculptures promote sea protection

VietNamNet Bridge - An exhibition of sand sculptures opened on June 12, on the beach of Nha Trang city, in the central province of Khanh Hoa, as part of the Nha Trang Sea Festival 2011.

FDA approves Nulojix for kidney transplant patients

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday approved Nulojix to prevent acute rejection in adult patients who have had a kidney transplant. The drug is approved for use with other immunosuppressants.

“Bi, don’t be afraid” wins prize in Hungary

VietNamNet Bridge – Director Phan Dang Di’s first movie “Bi, don’t be afraid” has won the Best Cinematography Prize at Hungary’s Mediawave Film Festival.

Sixteen projects receive VN Innovation Prizes

VietNamNet Bridge – Sixteen projects were awarded prizes for Viet Nam Innovation Day 2011 yesterday, June 15, in Ha Noi.

Viet Nam, Cuba toast 50 years of friendship

VietNamNet Bridge – The friendship between Viet Nam and Cuba has been constantly fostered since diplomatic relations were established in 1960, Deputy Prime Minister Truong Vinh Trong told Melba Hernandez Rodriguez

Gates says spending cuts mean smaller U.S. military

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Wednesday spelt out military spending cuts for the Congress, saying reduced spending will result in a smaller force that goes to fewer places and does fewer things.

Inflation eroding people’s optimism

VietNamNet Bridge – The continued goods price increases, plus the prediction of the high inflation rate in the whole year of 2011, have become the obsession of people.

Fight or flight in the East Sea

Lately China has exhibited symptoms of bipolar disorder in its approach to the thorny question of sovereignty over the East Sea.

Vietnam plans more festivals abroad to spur inbound travel

VietNamNet Bridge - The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is planning to hold more cultural and tourism festivals in foreign countries like South Korea, Japan, Russia and Norway this year to promote inbound travel.

Jennifer Lopez unsure about "Idol" return

Jennifer Lopez said that she’s uncertain whether she will return to the “American Idol” judging panel next season, media reported Thursday.

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Serena Williams knocked out at Eastbourne

Serena Williams was knocked out by the top seed Vera Zvonareva 3-6, 7-6 (5), 7-5 at Eastbourne ATP/WTA tournament on Wednesday.

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Unexpected rains and floods warned for 2011

Meteorologists believe that 2011 would have a summer that is cooler than in previous years. However, they have also warned that 2-3 day big rains would take place from now until mid-August.

Vietnam is world’s 2nd largest gold hoarder

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam is hoarding between 460 and 1,000 tons of gold worth around US$21 to $45 billion, second only to India, according to figures released last week.

Supermarket brands’ development causes worries

VietNamNet Bridge – Supermarkets have been trying to develop the product with their own brands, while enterprises have become the manufacturers who do the outsourcing for supermarkets.

Fall in Red River alluvial deposits could hit farmers

VietNamNet Bridge - Alluvial deposits in Hong (Red) River have reduced over the past several years which could result in unexpected environmental changes, experts have warned.

Vietnamese can watch total lunar eclipse tonight

VietNamNet Bridge – People in Vietnam and many other countries will have an opportunity to watch the 21st century’s fifth longest total lunar eclipse at 0:00 on June 16 (Hanoi time), according to NASA.

CMMi process goes slowly at a snail’s pace

VietNamNet Bridge – The difficulties in the workforce, budgets and implementation time have made many software companies become “short of breath” in the race to obtain Capability Maturity Model Integration certificates.

WonderBuy closure reveals challenges faced by home appliances stores

VietNamNet Bridge - The local electronic market faces a grim future after WonderBuy, a store of electronic and home appliances in HCMC’s District 1, announced bankruptcy with losses of VND52 billion after nearly a year of operation.

Hacker Vietnam Association at receiving end

VietNamNet Bridge – The Hacker Vietnam Association has got a taste of its own medicine with hackers launching two DDoS (distributed denial of service) attacks on its forum this month.

HCM City police bust women’s-only casino

VietNamNet Bridge – More than 30 policemen in Ho Chi Minh City’s Binh Chanh District, dressed only in shorts, swam across a river on Saturday night to bust a women’s-only casino built on the water.

Ca Mau official in hot water for piling up debts

VietNamNet Bridge – Ca Mau Province party committee member and government official faces disciplinary action from the party’s central secretariat for borrowing indiscriminately and failing to repay her debtors.