India, Russia ink 30 pacts on defense, nuclear, space

India and Russia Tuesday inked 30 pacts in defense, nuclear and space, and signed two framework agreements on setting up of two more nuclear reactors in this country, said Indian officials.

Calisto mystified by captain's retirement

VietNamNet Bridge – The captain of the national team, Nguyen Minh Phuong, has decided to retire from international football following Viet Nam's elimination from the AFF Suzuki Cup tournament last week.

Thanh Hoa coach likes a challenge

VietNamNet Bridge – When he signed up as coach of Lam Son Thanh Hoa, Le Thuy Hai knew he would have difficulties.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 22/12

Vietnam to complete Mekong Delta rice storage system soon; Chinese in US$300 million power deal; Vietnam-UK trade, investment ties expected to boom; More RoK businesses eye Vietnam’s market; CPI rises 9.58 pct in southern metro

HCM City’s largest cemetery to be removed

VietNamNet Bridge – Nearly 100,000 tombs at Binh Hung Hoa cemetery in Binh Tan district will be removed to suburban districts. The cemetery will be turned into a new residential area, a park and the home to many public works.

The ups and downs on Vietnam’s stock market in 2010

VietNamNet Bridge – 2010 is a year with full ups and downs of the stock market and unprecedented facts. Especially, the prices of some shares are believed to be controlled by some powerful investors, according to CafeF.

University lecturers do not want to conduct scientific research

University lecturers do not want to spend time on scientific research because they have to spend time on other responsibilities which can bring them money.

HCM City welcomes the 3 millionth visitor

VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City’s 3 millionth foreign visitor arrived in Tan Son Nhat International Airport at 8.30 am, December 21, on a flight from Moscow.

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 22/12

War-time bombs excavated in Quang Binh; Two French tourists die snorkeling near Phan Thiet; Two arrested for posting clips in New Century nightclub bust; 21 missing, 30 saved off Vung Tau as tornadoes rage

The first Mister Vietnam pageant opens

VietNamNet Bridge – Two sub-competitions of the first pageant for men in Vietnam took place last week. Mister Sports title was presented to Nguyen Nhat Duy and Mister Smart title went to Vu Duy Hung.

Hanoi to be sparkling as of January 6

VietNamNet Bridge – The capital city will be as glistening as it was during the city’s 1000th anniversary (October 1-10) from January 6 to February 8 to celebrate the National Party Congress and the lunar New Year.

Defense foreign relations and imprints in 2010

VietNamNet Bridge – In 2010, Vietnam made important foreign relations in the field of defense.

Captain Minh Phuong says goodbye to national football squad

VietNamNet Bridge – After Vietnam left ASEAN Football Cup 2010 (AFF), half-back Nguyen Minh Phuong, captain of the national squad said farewell to the team at the age of 30.

Vinashin pledges to pay debts after one year of restructuring

VietNamNet Bridge - The Vietnam Shipbuilding Industry Group (Vinashin) will be able to pay its debts after one year of restructuring, affirmed Vinashin Chairman Nguyen Ngoc Su in an interview with the Vietnam News Agency.

12 fresh-water fish species discovered in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge – The Wildlife at Risk (WAR) has announced the discovery of 12 species of fresh-water fish in Vietnam.

Stanford University students visit VietNamNet

On December 20 MBA students at Stanford University paid a visit to VietNamNet office to learn about digital media development in Vietnam and to make a connection with the Vietnamese business community.

Khanh Ly crowned Miss Television

VietNamNet Bridge – A television newsreader of digital television broadcast station – VTC won the first prize of the Television Charm pageant 2010, which closed in HCM City on December 18.

Vietnam’s record construction works in 2010

VietNamNet Bridge – The largest cable-stay bridge in Southeast Asia, the country’s most modern avenue, the highest building in HCM City, the first express way for cars, etc. are the most impressive construction works in 2010.

Indonesian fans attack Vietnamese sports official

VietNamNet Bridge – An Indonesian fan suddenly drop-kicked the chief of the Vietnamese Pencak Silat delegation at a game between a Vietnamese and Indonesian pencak Silat player on December 16.

Vietnamese beauty in top 20 Miss Grand Slam

VietNamNet Bridge – Miss Vietnam World 2010 Luu Thi Diem Huong entered the list of 87 world beauties competing for the Miss Grand Slam 2010 and then the top 50 and now top 20.

Red-eared turtle rides on legendary turtle

VietNamNet Bridge – Many people were astonished to see the legendary turtle in Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem Lake carried a red-eared turtle on his back in the afternoon of December 18.

Moving stories about war keepsakes

VietNamNet Bridge – More than 11,000 keepsakes given to the Military History Museum are over 11,000 touching stories about Vietnamese soldiers.

Unbranded, bogus foods, clothes rampant in HCM City

VietNamNet Bridge - Fake, dubious and unbranded cakes, foods, construction materials and clothes are widely sold in Ho Chi Minh City, especially as Tet, or the Lunar New Year is drawing near.

Huge hydro plant starts operation in Vietnam, says official

VietNamNet Bridge - Southeast Asia's largest hydroelectric power station has begun operating to help ease an electricity shortage in fast-growing Vietnam, an official said Monday.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 21/12

No shortage of gasoline supply; Border smuggling surges at year end; 3 VN banks provide steel producer Hoa Phat with $75 mln loan; Gold and dollar decline; 96 businesses win National Quality Award