Cong Vinh honored as best football player in June

Vietnam’s top striker Le Cong Vinh has been granted the “Best Footballer of the Month” title of the V-League 2011.

ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 4/8

English theatre brings Shakespeare to Vietnam; K-POP singing contest to be launched in Vietnam; Buddhist architectural traces uncovered; HCM City gets new tourism slogan

Vietnam to have modern submarine brigade

General Phung Quang Thanh told the media on August 3 that Vietnam will have a submarine brigade in five to six years to defend the country. The brigade will consist of six Kilo 636-class subs, he said.

Arrows to fly at National Youth Championships

VietNamNet Bridge – The sixth National Youth Archery Championships 2011 is scheduled to kick off in the southern province of Vinh Long tomorrow, Aug 5.

SSC proposes to delay SOEs’ capital withdrawal plans

The State Securities Commission (SSC) has proposed to delay the plans to withdraw capital from enterprises, stressing that this is a necessary move to restrict the securities supply to the stock market which remains lackluster.

Japanese look for opportunities despite troubles

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam is trying to catch the eyes of more Japanese investors.

Thousand-year-old jades displayed in Hanoi

VietNamNet Bridge - An exhibition of historical jade statues opened in Hanoi on August 2.

Demonstrator “not beaten” on July 17, say police

There was no beating and trampling by Hanoi authorities of people who participated in a demonstration on July 17, 2011, the Investigation Police Agency under Hanoi Police Department confirmed on August 2.

Malaysia highlights eco-tourism ties with Vietnam

Malaysian travel firms and their counterparts in Vietnam have discussed cooperation in developing and promoting eco-tourism and adventure packages as well as attracting more Vietnamese travelers to new destinations in Malaysia.

Texas drought exposes Shuttle Columbia piece

NASA Tuesday confirmed a 4-foot in diameter sphere debris as a fuel tank that was part of the space shuttle Columbia's electrical power system, according to U.S. news reports.

Another super-project registered, raising doubts

The information that another mammoth project worth more than four billions dollars has been registered and immediately caught the special attention from the public, because it appears at the time when many other giant projects have to shut down.

New data show annual HIV infections in U.S. relatively stable

The annual number of new HIV infections in the United States was relatively stable at approximately 50,000 new infections each year between 2006 and 2009, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's first multi- year estimates

ERP software enhanced by deployment partners

VietNamNet Bridge - ERP, an integrated software application for business resource management not only depends on a company’s inherent ability but also that of its deployment partner and consultancy, to prove effective in today’s market.  

Museum casts light on AO legacy

VietNamNet Bridge – An exhibition titled The Orange Pain has opened at the Viet Nam Military History Museum in Ha Noi, showcasing the tragedy of dioxin victims and how they overcome their troubles.

Saingonees and street art

VietNamNet Bridge – Street art and sports--like keeping a burning piece of coal in mouth, freestyle football, hip-hop, yoyo… has lured a large number of young Saigonees to the Dam Sen Park last weekend.

PM speech at inauguration ceremony

VietNamNet Bridge - Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung, on behalf of the new cabinet members, delivered a speech at his inauguration ceremony on August 3 after the 13th National Assembly approved his proposal for new cabinet members.

History seems to be losing appeal at high schools

VietNamNet Bridge – Low history marks scored by this year's entrance exam candidates might reflect a gradual watering down of the subject as viewed by modern society, government officials, historians, teachers and students said.

Japan takes measures to stem yen's appreciation

Japan intervened in the currency market on Thursday to stem yen's appreciation against the U.S. dollar, Finance Minister Yoshihiko Noda said.

Domestic sci-tech needs revamp

VietNamNet Bridge – A comprehensive transformation of the domestic science and technology sector is a must if it is to have the capability to meet the nation's current development demands, experts say.

Seventy-two charged with online child pornography: U.S. Justice

A total of 72 individuals were charged for their participation in an international criminal network dedicated to child sexual abuse,

Ex-Libya workers given aid

VietNamNet Bridge – The Government will give enterprises that sent guest workers to Libya half the refunds they had to pay returnees, according to deputy minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Nguyen Thanh Hoa.

Vietnam, China agree on peaceful East Sea solution

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam and China concluded a working-level negotiation on marine issues in Hanoi on August 1, reaching a consensus to solve East Sea issues through peaceful measures.

Ha Noi's first metro line map master plan announced

VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Noi's Department of Planning and Architecture yesterday, Aug 3, announced plans for an urban rail system.

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 4/8

Big electricity savings in Ha Noi this year; Construction ministry to pay attention to social houses; Viet embassy calls for registration for Malaysia amnesty; Medical staff lashed after kids poisoned

Clubs encourage players with cash prizes

VietNamNet Bridge - As the final round of the season is approaching, football clubs across Vietnam’s top-tier V-league are cheering up their players by offering huge cash prizes if they win.