Teachers trying to stuff students’ heads with knowledge for final exams

High school teachers and students are holding their breath vand waiting for the day when the Ministry of Education and Training announces the final exam subjects for 2011.

Computer wiz wins VND1 billion in Samsung Challenge

VietNamNet Bridge - Computer application writer Huynh Nguyen Huy Sinh won VND1 billion in the ‘Samsung Bada Developer Challenge,’ that was announced on Sunday.

Overpowering dollar free market isn’t so difficult

The dollar free market has been stagnant since management agencies have been applying drastic measures to control the market. Contrary to previous thoughts, it turns out that it is not so difficult to control the free market.

Fuel prices at record highs in Britain amid Mideast unrest

The pressure on world oil prices has led to record costs for fuel in Britain, raising concerns that household incomes could be hit significantly and the government may have to change its policies.

Series of aftershocks jolt Japan after strong quake

A series of aftershocks rattled Japan Thursday after the magnitude 7.3 tremor hit the northeastern Honshu island the previous day, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

Cau Pagoda, symbol of Hoi An City

VietNamNet Bridge - Cau pagoda, also known as Lai Vien pagoda, is a symbol of the old city of Hoi An.

Raising public awareness the key to preventing forest fires

VietNamNet Bridge – Deputy director of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development's Forestry Department Doan Hoai Nam spoke to Dai Doan Ket (Great Unity) newspaper about forest fire prevention efforts.

Cloud computing summit attracts 300 IT specialists

Microsoft Vietnam late last week hosted a summit featuring over 300 IT decision-makers and business leaders in HCMC to help them understand the role and impact of cloud computing, and introduce Microsoft’s vision for technology.

Ministry warns of increasing disease threat

VietNamNet Bridge – Foot-and-mouth disease, bird flu and blue-ear syndrome are becoming more pervasive nationwide, says director of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development's Animal Health Department Hoang Van Nam.

Road opening to help tap potential of south-west

VietNamNet Bridge – Nam Song Hau Road linking four south-western provinces of Can Tho, Hau Giang, Soc Trang and Bac Lieu was officially opened yesterday, March 9.

Unique wood houses in Saigon

VietNamNet Bridge – Designed with northern, southern and central architectural styles, each house is decorated differently. The row of wood houses in District 2, HCM City is very special.

Best American DJ to perform in Hanoi

VietNamNet Bridge – DJ Craze, who has claimed the World DJ Champion trophy for six times and voted as the Best USA DJ by the Time Magazine, will perform in Hanoi on March 19.

SPORTS IN BRIEF 10/3

HTML clipboardQuynh faces top seeds at Asian Cup; Tennis prodigy moves up rankings; National Judo Clubs Cup to open; Volleyball tournament hits Bac Ninh

Viet sets his sights on world champs

VietNamNet Bridge – Swimmer Nguyen Huu Viet is preparing to qualify for the World Swimming Championship in Shanghai in July.

GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 10/3

Vietnam, Paraguay determined to boost cooperation; Ties with University of Chicago get a lift; Hanoi’s preparations for NA and People’s Council elections well underway

HCM City rivers too polluted for aquaculture: expert

VietNamNet Bridge – The pollution in HCM City's rivers and canals is severely affecting people living on aquaculture, an expert has said.

Poor infrastructure threatens EZ growth

VietNamNet Bridge - Backward infrastructure is seriously threatening the future development of northern Quang Ninh province’s Mong Cai bordergate economic zone.

ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 10/3

HTML clipboard World acclaimed DJ to perform in Vietnam; Artists pay tribute to ‘unending' inspiration; Hue plans programmes for Year of Tourism; Backstreet Boys to hold two live shows

Vietnam to stockpile rice

VietNamNet Bridge - Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung March 9 approved the purchase of rice for annual stockpiling. 

Medvedev gives nod to agreement on U.S. military transit to Afghanistan

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has signed into law an agreement that allows U.S. military transit through Russian territory to Afghanistan, the Kremlin press service said on Wednesday.

Irish president appoints opposition leader as prime minister

Irish President Mary McAleese Wednesday appointed opposition leader Enda Kenny as the country's new prime minister.

Free movies in Hanoi, HCM City

VietNamNet Bridge - For Vietnam Cinema Day (March 15), the Vietnam Cinema Association will present free screenings of 11 films from Golden Kite Awards 2010 and previous years.

Tsunami warning after Japan earthquake, but China safe

A strong earthquake that jolted northeastern Japan Wednesday morning has prompting a tsunami warning, but the waves was unlikely to bring any devastation to China, said Chinese forecasting center.

Over 30 killed as blast hits funeral prayers in NW Pakistan

Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan ( Pakistan Taliban) claimed the responsibility for Wednesday morning's suicide blast at a funeral that has so far killed over 30 people and injured more than 40 others in Pakistan's northwest city of Peshawar,

Vietnam – UK University to enroll students in 2012

VietNamNet Bridge - The Vietnam-UK University under construction in Da Nang is set to enroll students in September 2012, according to local authorities.