Accused Russian arms dealer Bout extradited to U.S.

Thai cabinet meeting on Tuesday morning resolved to extradite an alleged Russian arms trafficker, Victor Bout, to stand trial in the U.S. court.

Pu'er may help diabetics: Research

It’s well known that dark, mellow Pu'er tea reduces blood fat, lowers cholesterol, aids in weight loss and assists digestion.

HSBC warns downside risks in Asian economy

As Asian economy was barreling ahead, downside risks including higher interest rates in advanced economies and a slowdown in exports were still worth keeping an eye on, said HSBC in a research paper released late Monday.

Police detain eight in connection with deadly blaze at Shanghai apartment building

Police detained eight people Tuesday in connection with Monday's blaze at a high-rise apartment building that left 53 people dead and more than 70 injured in Shanghai's Jing'an District, authorities said Tuesday evening.

Plane breaks wing in emergency landing in Russia's Siberia

A passenger plane made an emergency landing in Russia's Western Siberia, breaking its left wing, RIA Novosti news agency reported on Tuesday.

GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 16/11

President calls for closer Japanese links; VN voices support for Myanmar peace; PM approves clean water plan in Delta

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 16/11

Drastic measures to curb pig disease; Alleged anti-State agitator prosecuted; Car plunged into field injuring 7 passengers; 3 killed, 1 in coma after smoke poisoning; Obstetrician to be prosecuted over death

Museum celebrates bygone era

VietNamNet Bridge – On a journey to the Tay Nguyen (Central Highlands) province of Dac Lac, visitors can discover a unique house which showcases machinery and artefacts of a bygone era in the surrounding villages.

Doctors warn parents over Rotavirus season

VietNamNet Bridge – Pediatricians have warned parents to improve their children's hygiene to prevent Rotavirus during the winter – spring season.

HCM City water polluted by building waste sludge

VietNamNet Bridge – Improper disposal of excessive amounts of mud waste from infrastructure and canal-dredging projects have caused severe pollution problems in HCM City, authorities have said.

Decree aims to curb kindergarten overcrowding

VietNamNet Bridge – There are growing public doubts about the Ministry of Education and Training's new draft decree stipulating that there should be no more than 35 children in each public kindergarten classroom.

Cambodian leaders applaud close co-operation with VN

VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnamese and Cambodian Prime Ministers reached a consensus on all contents for increasing bilateral co-operation in the future at their talks in Phnom Penh yesterday, Nov 15.

Gov't bids to speed up administrative reforms

VietNamNet Bridge – The Government has pledged to complete its administrative reform programme for the 2001 – 2010 period in an aim to reduce cumbersome procedures for both individuals and businesses.

ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 16/11

US charity Sister City Committee donates books to Vietnamese kids; Archaeologists find prehistoric artefacts in Ha Giang cave; Painting by Vietnamese Emperor Ham Nghi to be auctioned

NA passes new laws, 2011 budget resolution

VietNamNet Bridge – National Assembly deputies yesterday, Nov 15, approved new laws on inspection, public employees, and environmental protection, as well as passing the State budget resolution for 2011.

HCM City to host Vietnam Telecom exhibition

VietNamNet Bridge - The 13th International Exhibition on Telecommunications and Information Technology, or the Vietnam Telecom/Electronics-Internet & IT 2010, will take place in HCM City from November 17-20.

Famous names in trade

VietNamNet Bridge – Domain names after the name of famous businessmen and singers are now offered for sales on many websites.

Films kick off Russian culture fest

VietNamNet Bridge – Five Russian films have kicked off to open a Russian Culture Week in Viet Nam in Ha Noi.

Gov’t didn’t prevent inspections of troubled shipbuilder

The Government Inspectorate didn’t cancel inspection and the government didn’t prevent the agency from investigating the Vietnam Shipbuilding Industry Group (Vinashin), according to the Chief Government Inspector Tran Van Truyen.

SPORTS IN BRIEF 16/11

Hai Phong Cement draw with national squad in friendly; Futsal team lift International cup after beating Qatar 3-1; Karate master Dinh Long sets up school in Ha Noi

Calisto calls in Olympians for AFF Cup

VietNamNet Bridge – Portuguese coach Henrique Calisto, 57, has named eight players from Viet Nam's Olympic team in the 30-member national squad for the ASEAN Football Championship – AFF Suzuki Cup.

Sharp shooters shoot down 2 silvers

VietNamNet Bridge – Sharpshooters Dang Hong Ha, Cu Thi Thanh Tu and Nguyen Thi Hang bagged the silver medal in the women's 10m mobile target air rifle team event at the Asian Games in Guangzhou, China yesterday, Nov 15.

Vietnam needs a “conductor” to develop IT zones

Concentrated information technology (IT) zones in Vietnam will enter a new development period when the plan on developing IT zones by 2020 and the draft decree on IT zone management are approved.

Why Vietnamese businessmen remain indifferent to Vietnamese arts?

Local newspapers these days report a lot on football transfers worth tens of billion dong and the art performance shows worth trillions dong. But, no money has gone to support Vietnam’s contemporary art.

Software firms urged to innovate

The Vietnam Software Association (Vinasa) should foster research in advanced technologies and develop new software products to meet domestic demand