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.

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,

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.

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.

How much is an iPad 2 in Vietnam?

The answer to the question has not been found. The prices offered by hi-tech product shops are so different, that no one knows about the exact price of the super product. The problem is that no iPad 2 has been available in Vietnam.

Radioactive cloud, acid rain rumor rejected

VietNamNet Bridge – Hydrometeorological experts rejected the rumor that “radioactive clouds and acid rains” from Japan would come to Vietnam.

OPEC weekly oil price keeps rising for fourth week

The weekly average oil price of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) increased to 110.29 U.S. dollars per barrel last week, the Vienna-based cartel said Monday.

Mekong Delta forests, a tinderbox ready to go off

VietNamNet Bridge - Provinces in the Mekong Delta face the risk of forest fire due to a continuing drought, with many places putting up fire alarm level 5, the highest.

Lady Gaga surprising show-up at Louisville gay bar

Lady Gaga popped up unexpectedly at a Louisville gay bar called "Connections" and joined a Lady Gaga impersonator on stage, according to media reports Tuesday.

Belarus and Russia agree to build nuclear station

Russia will build a nuclear power station for Belarus at a cost of 9.4 billion U.S. dollars, according to an agreement signed in Minsk Tuesday, local media reported.