Electricity-saving products now more popular to Vietnamese consumers

Vietnamese people, who use an increasing number of electrical goods nowadays, have become more interested in electricity-saving products.

Four die in fireworks explosion in Hanoi

VietNamNet Bridge - Four people were killed and three others were injured when two containers of fireworks exploded at 11:40am, October 6 near the My Dinh National Stadium.

Golfers criticize one of Vietnam’s best golf courses

VietNamNet Bridge – Members of Hanoi’s Van Tri golf course have fiercely opposed the golf course’s new rules which became effective on October 1.

Vietnam to join global climate day with 27 events

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam has registered to take part in the world day against climate change (October 10) with 27 events.

Travel firms offer Hanoi-discovery tours

VietNamNet Bridge – Hanoi’s tourism companies have launched many tours to discover Hanoi’s culture on the occasion of the capital city’s 1000th anniversary.

Senior advisor: Vietnam should take advantage of the yen appreciation

The appreciation of the yen will make Japanese enterprises become potential investors in Vietnam

Vietnamese firms to import 2,000 iPhone 4

VietNamNet Bridge – VinaPhone and Viettel will purchase an additional 2,000 iPhone 4 products in October to meet the high demand for this luxurious cell phone.

Troubled shipbuilder has another new chief

VietNamNet Bridge - There has been yet another change at the top at the Vietnam Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, with Truong Van Tuyen taking over as general director from acting chief Nguyen Quoc Anh.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 7/10

Domestic gold prices set new record; 3.8 million ha reserved for growing rice; Laos Airlines opens route to HCM City

Vietnamese fishing boat doesn’t have dynamite

The authorities of An Hai commune in Quang Ngai have confirmed a Vietnamese fishing boat that was captured by Chinese authorities in Hoang Sa archipelago catches holothurians and therefore doesn’t have explosives.

FAO says 22 countries facing food crisis

The UN food agency said 22 countries are facing enormous challenges like repeated food crises and an extremely high prevalence of hunger

IMF revises upward world economic growth to 4.8%

IMF upwardly revised its projection of world output to 4.8 percent this year, but warned downside risks remain elevated.

Facebook rolls out new tools to give users more control

Facebook on Wednesday unveiled three new tools that are designed to give users more control

Fruit industry upgrade urged

VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam has great potential for exporting fruit and vegetables but needs to develop its processing industry and upgrade sanitary condition to meet strict international standards.

Weak oversight leads to violations in essential sectors

VietNamNet Bridge – A lack of strict management on the petrol and steel markets is said to be a primary cause of the violations taking place in these sectors.

Traditional music concert celebrates capital

VietNamNet Bridge – The Viet Nam Traditional Orchestra will join in the nation-wide celebration with a performance at the Ha Noi Opera House tonight, Oct 7.

Taxi, buses ordered to post passenger fares on vehicles

VietNamNet Bridge – The transport and finance ministries have instructed all buses and taxies to publicly post fare prices on their vehicles as of October 10, to prevent passengers being over-charged.

Teenage team eyes AFC challenge

Viet Nam’s U-16 football team will be going for broke to qualify for the quarter-finals at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U16 Championship in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from October 24 to November 7.

POLITICS IN BRIEF 6/10

 NA leader seeks stronger ties with German state; Vietnam, South African seek closer cooperation; South African Vice President visits Vietnam

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 6/10

Teacher suspended for disparaging comments; Germany helps Vietnam’s agriculture; Three substandard drugs suspended; Joint venture fined for releasing wastes

Minimum wage needs to go up

Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Pham Minh Huan discusses proposals to increase the minimum wage . . .

Early detection of hearing defects

VietNamNet Bridge – National Obstetrics Hospital will check new-born babies for hearing impairments under a trial programme to begin this month.

Lawmakers discuss draft Law on Administrative Litigation

The highlight of the agenda on the last day of the National Assembly Standing Committee yesterday, Oct 5, was the discussion of the Administrative Litigation Law bill.

Ministry mulls curbs on cement production

The Ministry of Construction plans to propose to the Prime Minister a suspension in the licensing of new cement production projects to limit . . .

President unveils enormous statue

An unveiling of the 85-tonne bronze statue of Saint Giong on top of Soc Mountain in Soc Son District yesterday, Oct 5, was described as one of the most important events