Though K+ and other television broadcasters have not reached an agreement on sharing broadcast rights of English Premier League, Hanoi TV has announced that it will air some EPL matches free of charge.

With more than 200 sources of hot water, Vietnam has the potential to develop a strong geothermal energy system

Vietnam is climbing on the biofuels bandwagon with government policies to encourage production of ‘green gasoline’ from cassava, sesame, jatropha, and from animal products such as catfish fat.

VietNamNet Bridge – A noted oceanographer says Vietnam is overlooking an abundant energy resource, the waves of the East Sea.

Both technologies are applied in the world and they both have advantages and disadvantages. The selection of mud treatment technology depends on actual conditions of each country.  

The Finance Ministry wants the import tax on some light commercial vehicles reduced from 80 to 70 per cent.

Intel to help Vietnam’s hi-tech supporting industry; Mitsubishi to help Vietnam save energy, cut greenhouse gas emissions; HCMC to spotlight Vietnam Telecom 2010

HCM City told to get tough on prices; Shares retreat on low volume; Refinery signs four contracts for distribution; Ha Noi to hold property seminar

VietNamNet Bridge – One of the top 10 finalists in Miss Viet Nam 2010, Phi Thi Thuy Linh, has brought a fresh dance trend to the capital – hip hop. Linh has started classes that are attracting young adults to . . .

Allowing enterprises to import gold can only prevent the domestic prices from increasing more sharply than the world prices, said Vu Viet Ngoan, Deputy Chair of the National Assembly’s Economics Committee.

Though members of the Vietnam Banking Association have agreed to keep the ceiling deposit interest rate at 12 percent per annum, many banks have quietly raised the deposit interest rates to 14-15 percent.

VietNamNet Bridge – The National Assembly has adopted State budget estimates for 2011 by an 80.53 percent vote, with VND605 trillion in total revenues, VND10 billion of which comes from 2010 incomings, VND725.6 trillion in total spending

Vietnam’s delegation to visit Cambodia; Vietnam, Austria strengthen cooperation; PM Dung joins Vietnam-Korea economic talks; Italian Ambassador presented with friendship order; Vietnam-Laos promote comprehensive cooperation

VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnamese delegation led by State President Nguyen Minh Triet attended the 18th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders Meeting in Yokohama, Japan on November 11, at the invitation of Prime Minister Naoto Kan.

Professional ethics proves to be the best supervisor at schools, and only teachers’ love towards their students can help them do their job well. Installing cameras at schools is the last resolution

VietNamNet Bridge – Len Aldis, Secretary of the Britain-Vietnam Friendship Society, has described the day the US began spraying Agent Orange/dioxin on Vietnam as “A day of infamy”.

Many telecom service providers have expressed their determination to provide 4G technology-based services in Vietnam. However, they well understand that they will have to cope with several difficulties.

Petroleum importers and distributors now complain that they are incurring heavy losses due to the more expensive dollar and the increasing petroleum prices in the world market.

Experts have urged building up a deposit insurance law which aims to protect depositors and the banking system

Train driver receives medal for bravery; Vietnam attends East Asia forum on families; 10,000 old vehicles to cease operation; Man admits having fake MSG; 17 people poisoned by fish toxins

VietNamNet Bridge – Nearly 70 international scholars arrived in HCM City on November 10 to attend an international workshop on the East Sea from November 11-12.

VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam's programme to rejuvenate agriculture had been introduced in 10,000 communes since it was launched in 2009, Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Cao Duc Phat told its international supporters

The preparation for the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou has been completed, said Xu Ruisheng, deputy secretary general of the Guangzhou Asian Games Organizing Committee (GAGOC) at a press conference here on Wednesday.

VietNamNet Bridge – A 17th century communal house on the outskirts of Ha Noi that won the highest prize in the heritage preservation category at the International Union of Architects has officially reopened after months of restoration.

VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam's Saint Giong Festival has been put among 47 nominations for recognition as world intangible cultural heritage by the UNESCO.