Private airlines running the risks of having operation licenses revoked

June 30, 2011 is the deadline that the Ministry of Transport has fixed for some airlines to take off, or they will have their operation license revoked.

Stampede – a threat at Tran Temple Festival

VietNamNet Bridge – It was a blessing that a stampede did not occur at the recent Tran Temple Festival in Nam Dinh province, said Vu Xuan Thanh, chief inspector of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MoCST).

Russia grounds launches of Rokot carrier rocket

Russian Space Forces have grounded launches of Rokot light-class carrier rocket after its failed launch with military satellite Geo-IK-2, local reports said on Monday.

Diplomatic channels in search for seaweed boat

VietNamNet Bridge – Local authorities of the island district of Ly Son in the central province of Quang Ngai has asked relevant agencies to start search operations for six men who have not been heard of for many weeks.

Delays on plastic-bag controls

VietNamNet Bridge – The implementation of a tax on plastic bags which began this year has kick-started the production of biodegradable and eco-friendly bags, but to date there are still no official regulations

Oil price climbs at two-year high

Oil jumped to the highest level in more than two years as the unrest in Libya escalated, media reported Tuesday.

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 22/2

Happy Land project in Long An gets underway; Health Minister pledges comprehensive reforms; US$30 million for dealing with AO/Dioxin consequences; Ministry urged to excel in IT; Sand barge sinks in Cho Gao Canal

VN vies for berths at world tourney

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese track and fields athletes have a chance to take part in the 13th World Athletics Championship in South Korea,

SPORTS IN BRIEF 22/2

Ha Noi to host Spring Cup tennis event at indoor venue; Open Badminton Tournament 2011 held in France; Hungarian wins men's race at windsurfing competition; Top high-jumper Bang to compete for HCM City

GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 22/2

VN, Laos boost security ties; Japan will consult Vietnam on TPP Agreement; Mexico, Vietnam bolster political ties

Vietnam faces onslaught of magnetic storms in 2011

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam will be hit by between 20-25 magnetic storms with an intensity of 150-200nT, a unit of magnetic density, in 2011, say the Institute of Geophysics, part of Vietnam’s Academy of Science and Technology.

Geological survey shows land under erosion threat

VietNamNet Bridge – Scientists at the HCM City Institute of Resources Geography have succeeded in using 3D technology to predict areas under threat of land erosion along Thanh Da Canal, Binh Thanh District, HCM City.

Rare geckos under threat from hunters

VietNamNet Bridge – The threatened gecko is facing an even greater threat because its soaring price as a traditional medicine has resulted in increased illegal hunting.

France introduces a book on General Vo Nguyen Giap

VietNamNet Bridge – French historic professor Alain Ruscio introduced a book entitled “Vo Nguyen Giap – a life” in Paris on February 21.

Youth cycle for a greener Viet Nam

VietNamNet Bridge – Vu Thi Xen, 24, is the founder and face of an award-winning project to promote environmental issues among young people. Xen has devoted much of her youth to green issues.

Hue Palace gets royal restoration treatment

VietNamNet Bridge – German restorers are using traditional Vietnamese methods to restore the facade of the Imperial Palace in Hue.

Cesar award winner to perform in Ha Noi

VietNamNet Bridge – Actress Dominique Blanc will perform her one-woman theatrical odyssey La Douleur (The War: A Memoir) at the Ha Noi Opera House on Thursday night.

Ten films to compete for Golden Kite Awards 2011

Many feature films were produced in 2010 but only ten of them are registered to compete for the Golden Kite Awards 2011.

Small changes dirty Buddhist temples

VietNamNet Bridge - Many pilgrims even put small change into the hands of Buddha statues, stumps and even into the stream, wishing the Buddha and God to support them.

Longevity included in five-year development plan of East China city

Increasing life expectancy has long been a goal the human race keeps seeking. Now it is written into the economic and social development plan of an East China city.

Bryant grabs record-tying fourth MVP at All-Star in West's victory

Kobe Bryant was named the MVP, his fourth, on Sunday night as he scored 37 points to lead the West past the East 148-143 in the NBA All-Star game.

Suicide car bomb targets a Somali police camp in Mogadishu

A suicide car bomb hit near a police training camp in the Somali capital Mogadishu, police official said Monday.

Chinese pandas leave for Japan

A pair of giant pandas left their home in southwest China's Sichuan Province Monday for a 10-year stay in Japan, under a joint research agreement on the endangered species.

Volcano eruption in C. Philippines prompts evacuation of 2,000 people

At least 2,000 people have been evacuated to safer grounds following Monday's explosion on Mt. Bulusan in the central Philippine province of Sorsogon.

Those, who shout out more bitterly, will be rescued?

VietNamNet Bridge – Economist Bui Van talks about the way commercial banks, state-owned enterprises and private enterprises shout for help and about the way the State responds to the cries.