Japan’s tsunami shaking Vietnam’s tourism industry

VietNamNet Bridge – The earthquake and tsunami in Japan has led to a series of tours to Vietnam having been canceled. Meanwhile, Vietnamese travel firms say no traveler has called to cancel tours to Japan.

Ministry clamps down on high medicine prices

VietNamNet Bridge – The Drugs Administration of Viet Nam has instructed health departments nationwide to increase inspections of wholesale medicine prices registered with agency as part of the Health Ministry's measures

Southern province builds irrigation works against drought

VietNamNet Bridge - Thousands of hectares of winter-spring crops in Dong Nai are facing a serious water shortage as the southern province has been suffering a prolonged drought for two months.

Da Nang again the top province

For the third year in a row, the central city of Da Nang has continued its reign as the top performing province in the country's Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) with a score of 69.77.

Delta construction plan approved

VietNamNet Bridge – The Government had approved a construction plan for the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta until 2020, with a vision to 2050, the Ministry of Construction announced on Monday.

Japan’s earthquake and tsunami may worsen Vietnam’s exports

VietNamNet Bridge – The news about the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, the biggest export market for Vietnam, has made Vietnamese businessmen worried stiff. Seafood exporters fear that their export plan would not be fulfilled.

Ministry urges protections for consumers

VietNamNet Bridge – The business community, consumers and Government agencies should work together to create a fair, competitive business climate that acknowledges consumer rights,

Australian movie director to return to Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - Phillip Noyce, the director of “Quiet American”, will return to Vietnam to organize “Noyce’s Liveshow in HCM City” this May.

Central region attracts Russian tourists

VietNamNet Bridge – Over the past years an increasing number of international tourists have chosen the central region of Vietnam as a favourite travel destination.

Geologists focus on conservation

VietNamNet Bridge – Asia-Pacific geologists will gather in Ha Noi in July this year to discuss approaches to geopark and geotourism development and co-operation in conservation of nature and heritage.

Vietnam attracts large numbers of Korean tourists

VietNamNet Bridge – The number of Korean tourists to Vietnam has increased considerably over the past 10 years, from 53,000 in 2000 to 5 million in 2010, up 230 percent,

T&T in high spirits ahead of AFC match

VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Noi T&T Coach Phan Thanh Hung and his players are in high spirits ahead of their game against Victory Sport of the Maldives at home today, March 16.

Fire breaks out again at Fukushima's No. 4 reactor

A fire broke out again early Wednesday at the troubled No. 4 reactor of the quake-hit Fukushima Dai-Ichi nuclear power plant, Tokyo Electric Power Co. said.

Driving range tees up in Ha Noi

VietNamNet Bridge – A 3.5-ha golf driving range will officially open at My Dinh Sports Complex in the capital on April 30.

Indian government: food from Japan to be tested for radiation

The Indian government has ordered food originating from Japan to be tested for radiation in the wake of explosions at a Japanese nuclear plant following a devastating earthquake-tsunami last Friday, reported local media Wednesday.

EU to conduct nuclear stress tests in wake of Japan crisis

The European Union (EU) would conduct "stress tests" on its member states' nuclear power plants in the wake of Japan's nuclear crisis, the bloc's energy chief Guenther Oettinger said here on Tuesday.

Snow falls in Sapa

VietNamNet Bridge – Snow appeared in Sapa town, a famous tourist attraction in the northern province of Lao Cai, in the morning of March 16.

Theatre company celebrates 10th year

VietNamNet Bridge – Wendy Conway Lamb swirls across the room with light and graceful steps and sings I Could Have Danced All Night, but then she stops and laughs and starts again because she is not sure of the choreography yet.

Exhibition to prove font of all knowledge

VietNamNet Bridge – The 56th International Typographic Exhibition featuring 242 winning entries including printed matter, packaging, logos and movie titles will be opened at the Goethe Institut in Ha Noi on Saturday

Economics related studies, top choice of students

VietNamNet Bridge – Quick survey shows that business administration, marketing, foreign trade, finance and banking will still be the favorite university majors this year.

Day to celebrate all things French

VietNamNet Bridge – Former Vietnamese Ambassador to France Trinh Ngoc Thai and professor Huynh Huu Tue have won this year's Francophone awards for their contributions to building bridges with French-speaking countries.

ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 16/3

HTML clipboardFestive events to mark anniversary of Kings Hung; Foreigners honoured for cultural contributions; Writing contest launched for late composer; Prime Minister launches arts promotion project

GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 16/3

HTML clipboard Hanoi’s NA delegation reviews 2007-2011 term activities; Person-to-person diplomacy lauded; Lawmaker hails ties with South Korea; Mongolia trade unions boost co-operation

Vietnam’s music award: too inexperienced nominee

VietNamNet Bridge - Music critics and fans have been deeply divided when nomination for the 2010 Cong Hien Award was announced recently.

IMF to borrow up to 11 billion dollars from Bank of Italy

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Bank of Italy have signed an agreement to provide the Fund with up to 8.11 billion pounds (about 11.17 billion U.S. dollars), according to a statement released by the IMF.