Famous DJs to perform New Year Eve in Hanoi

Two famous international DJs and a well-known Vietnamese DJ will heat up the count-down party to welcome New Year 2011 at the square in front of the Hanoi Opera House on December 31.

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 29/12

Vietnam to establish advanced mathematics research institute; Vietnam, India scientists work for people’s benefits; Vietsovpetro to further Vietnam-Russia oil cooperation; Two arrested for human trafficking

Malaysia on brink of famous victory

The fiercely competitive AFF Suzuki Cup reached its climax on Sunday with the young Malaysia thrashing hosts Indonesia 3-0 in what is sure to be a pressure-cooker atmosphere in the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta.

Touching stories at Patriotic Emulation Congress

VietNamNet Bridge – On December 27, the audience met with 1500 delegates who were honored at the 8th National Patriotic Emulation Congress in Hanoi.

Well-known Korean boy band to return to Vietnam

Super Junior, one of the most famous Korean bands, will come to Vietnam next March.

Noisy advertising, delays and scandals

The year 2010 for movie and television sector is closing with some scandals related to television broadcasters, film producers and show hosts.

Vinashin borrows to pay wages

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has allowed the Vietnam Shipbuilding Industry Group (Vinashin) to borrow  from the Vietnam Development Bank to pay salary to its employees.

Charges dropped against mayor in sex with minors

A local prosecuting office has dropped charges of sex with minors against a former province’s mayor and 15 others including policemen due to insufficient evidence.

What to choose for Tet gifts for VIPs?

There is a wide range of products which can be chosen as Tet gifts for VIP clients. However, what to choose for Tet gifts is a headache for enterprises in the context of the price increases.

Pilots shortage an obstacle to direct flights to US

Eight years after the Vietnam-US aviation agreement was signed, paving the way for the airlines of the two countries to provide direct flights, the national flag air carrier Vietnam Airlines still cannot fly directly to the US.

Vietnam’s exports sees impressive growth rate because it set low targets

Vietnamese enterprises feel happy because the export turnover in 2010 is expected to be 4.2 times higher than the targeted level.

Medicinal wine can create health risks

VietNamNet Bridge – Medicinal wines have remained a favourite drink for many Vietnamese men despite serious warnings of potential risks from doctors and herbalists.

Online games remain headache for schools

VietNamNet Bridge – Most students rate playing online games in internet gaming shops as their top form of school day entertainment, a recent survey has found.

Difficult to find primary schools English teachers

Recent surveys found that most English major students do not want to become primary school teachers. This will make it difficult to implement the programme on teaching English to primary school students.

Provinces join hands to give tourism a boost

VietNamNet Bridge – Two Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta localities and a Central Highland province are discussing the possibility of a co-operative tourism programme that will allow them to offer better quality tourism products at reasonable prices.

Ha Noi T&T meet Song Lam Nghe An in Super Cup

VietNamNet Bridge – Defending V-League champions Ha Noi T&T are ready for a tough season opener against Song Lam Nghe An in the Super Cup at Hang Day Stadium next Sunday.

Cholera kills 2,707 in Haiti

At least 2,707 people have died from the cholera epidemic in Haiti, the country's Ministry of Public Health and Population (MSPP) said Monday.

Rescue chopper makes emergency landing into northern Hong Kong's reservoir

A Eurocopter AS332 L2 helicopter, belonging to the Hong Kong Government Flying Service, made an emergency landing on Monday morning at a reservoir in northern Hong Kong, and all three crew members managed to swim to safety, local media reported.

China to offer overseas tourists tax refund for purchases in Hainan

Overseas tourists can from next year claim tax refunds of 11 percent of their purchases from certain shopping malls in south China's Hainan Province when leaving China there, a local official said Monday.

Oscar ballots mailed to 5,700-odd voters

The nomination process of the 83rd Academy Awards kicked off on Monday as ballots were mailed to 5,755 voting members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Package with exposive device found at Greek embassy in Rome

The Italian police found an explosive package at the Greek embassy in Rome on Monday, following the two mail bombs that exploded and injured two people at other embassies last Thursday.

Blizzard wrecks havoc in Northeast U.S.

A snow storm that swept through Northeast United States on Monday wrecked havoc for commuters and travelers, as the blizzard left airports closed, rail and highway travel in disarray.

Urgent meeting as cold, wet, stormy weather forecast

VietNamNet Bridge – An urgent meeting was held on Sunday to discuss ways of coping with a potential storm brewing over the East Sea and the monsoonal cold spell.

Singer returns with Latin twist

VietNamNet Bridge – When she was a child, Cao Thi Doan Trang practiced diligently and won her audiences' hearts with her sweet voice.

ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 28/12

Folk singing festival 2011 begins; Flamenco performance welcomes New Year; Highland’s Gong preservation project; Japanese cartoon festival to be held in Ha Noi; Opera House to count down to New Year's Eve