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What’s the social obligation of a TV football broadcaster?
The Channel K+ scheme to charge for access to elite European football matches continues to upset the nation’s fans. Several experts comment on the social implications of ‘privatising’ football matches.
Ministry confirms K+ holds exclusive rights to Sunday EPL matches
The Ministry of Information and Communications has certified that K+ holds the exclusive broadcasting rights to Sunday matches of the English Premier League (EPL) in Vietnam.
Prostitution: Should Vietnam fight it or recognize it as ‘honest work’?
The Government has countless regulations against prostitution but the oldest profession just continues to adapt to the environment. Is it time to choose a more effective management model?
Wind power industry in Vietnam
VietNamNet Bridge – Wind power is developing rapidly in the world, with a total capacity of over 100,000 MW at this moment. Vietnam is not on the outside of this expansion.
Investors dismayed as EVN turns its back on wind and solar power
Vietnam’s first wind power plant has provided electricity to the national grid, though the offtake price has not yet been fixed.
Vietnam turns at last to promotion of renewable energies
Policies advocated by the Vietnam Energy Association to create a friendlier climate for development of technologies that make renewable power seem to have won the Government’s support.
Late flood sways farmers in Vietnam’s southwestern region
VietNamNet Bridge – because of annual floods being late Many people in Vietnam’s southwestern region have left their homes to earn their living.
Vietnam is capable of getting 4-6 gold medals at Asian Games
After the opening ceremony of the Asian Games tonight, Vietnamese sportsmen will compete in major sport disciplines. The head of the Vietnamese delegation at ASIAD, talks about advantages and disadvantages for Vietnam.
Finance Ministry proposes 20% export tax on gold
Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has proposed an export tariff on several products, including 20% on gold, equal to that of precious metal ores.
ENVIRONMENT IN BRIEF 12/11
Dutch aid Mekong Delta climate battle; Delta struggles with waste as landfills keep on overflowing; Iron-ore mine starts clean-up after mudslide
BUSINESS IN BRIEF 12/11
Shares continue to decline on both bourses; Land values in Ha Noi remain unchanged; Anti-money laundering centre opens
Nation's growth prospects catch eyes of investors
Experts at an investment promotion conference held in HCM City yesterday agreed that for the medium- and long-term future, Viet Nam would remain an attractive destination for investors, especially because of the private sector growth.
High bank interest rates, high production costs for businesses
Higher dollar price, higher loan interest rates, higher prices of input materials and weak purchasing power all have made businesses worried stiff.
“.vn” is the most dangerous domain in the world?
McAfee, the anti-virus solution provider, has released a report, saying that Vietnamese domains have become easy prey for technology criminals. However, Vietnamese experts still have doubts about the survey.
“Floods are over, but we don’t have money to pay tuition”
In the central province of Ha Tinh, the historical violent flood is over. Roads have been cleared from mud and classrooms have been tidied up again. But hardships are still accompanying every student on their way to school
Miss Earth contestants introduced themselves
The Miss Earth 2010 pageant organising board on November 11 introduced contestants at a press conference in HCM City.
Vietnamese consumers using Vietnamese or Chinese goods?
Experts have warned that Vietnamese consumers will lose confidence in Vietnamese manufacturers, if the manufacturers continue importing goods made in China and then selling the products as Vietnamese goods in the domestic market.
GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 12/11
New ambassadors welcomed; Japan ambassador begins term; Party delegation returns
VTV exec advocates TV association to negotiate football broadcast rights deals
Football fans are upset that they’ll have to pay a lot to watch top European matches. A VTV manager said competition among broadcasters may have driven up the cost of broadcast rights.
Saigonees eager for ice-skating rink
VietNamNet Bridge – The first ice-skating rink in Vietnam has been inaugurated in HCM City as a new play ground for local youth.
APEC ministers seek to broaden free trade area
VietNamNet Bridge – Ministers of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum have affirmed the need to take “concrete steps” toward the goal of creating a region-wide free trade area, and to resist protectionism.
Third national environment conference to be held in Hanoi
VietNamNet Bridge – A press conference was held in Hanoi on November 11 to introduce the third national environment conference and related events which will take place in Hanoi on November 17-18.
Miss Earth contestants introduced themselves 2
The Miss Earth 2010 pageant organising board on November 11 introduced contestants at a press conference in HCM City.
SOCIETY IN BRIEF 12/11
Book publisher to be prosecuted; Flood-hit commune leader dismissed; Landslide destroys 25 homes; Nation tries to reduce stunting malnutrition; Charity run targets sick children
Quang Tri offers sombre past
VietNamNet Bridge – If you asked me where you should visit to understand more about Viet Nam, my answer would be Quang Tri Province.
