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Israel Aerospace awarded 150-million-U.S. dollar contract to supply fire-control radar

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has signed a 150-million-U.S. dollar contract to supply an advanced fire-control radar for fighter aircraft to an Asian country, the company announced Tuesday.

Recruits loath to part with their families

VietNamNet Bridge – On February 7, 2,500 Hanoian men joined the army. They were seen off by their girlfriends and their parents. Many people could not hold on tears.

Las Vegas Sands wishes to enter Vietnam, with casino

In early December 2011, the news that the US Las Vegas Sands plans to set up a resort complex in Vietnam appeared in all local newspapers.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 9/2

January post & telecom sector’s revenues jump 23 pct; Dai-ichi Vietnam partners with Sacombank; Int’l arrivals up 24%; Chinese tourists nearly double; Banks sponsor US$7.2 million Vietnam Airlines project

Continued tension between AVG and VTC

After live broadcast of the VTC at the match between Ha Noi T&T vs Kien Giang in the fourth round of Super League, the AVG continued sending documents to oppose this action and request the VTC to compensate and apologize.

New epidemics threaten South

VietNamNet Bridge – Flu, diarrhoea, dengue fever and hand-foot – mouth disease (HFMD) were the most prevalent among 28 infectious diseases found in the nation's southern region last year, health officials said at a meeting yesterday, Feb 8.

U19 team to compete in Brunei

VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam's under-19 national football team will join Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia and Timor Leste in group B at the Hassanal Bolkiah Trophy according to its draw results.

Thousands of people in Nguyen Tieu Festival

VietNamNet Bridge – Thousands of people flocked to the Cultural Centre of District 5 in HCM City on the evening of February 6, to participate in the Nguyen Tieu Festival 2012. The street parade was the focus of the festival.

Quang Ninh to have $4 billion casino

VietNamNet Bridge – The northern coastal province is calling for capital for two key projects, which are worth more than $5 billion: the Van Don tourist and casino complex and Van Do international airport.

Culture and Sports Ministry to continue inspecting football broadcasting right

It has not yet been able to reveal the outcomes of the inspection of the broadcasting contract between VFF and AVG  after the deadline of 15 working days, said by the inspectorate of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Hue struggles to restore garden homes

VietNamNet Bridge – Despite local authorities' efforts for the last five years, many nha vuon or garden houses of Hue are facing the ravages of time.

Real streetscapes in India

See a real India by looking at the photos captured by photograghers on the streets of Indian cities.

New rules to govern notary fees

VietNamNet Bridge – Ministries of Finance and Justice have issued a joint circular about the collection, management and use of notarisation fees that will take effect the middle of next month.

South Korean’s Big Bang to perform in HCM City

VietNamNet Bridge – Big Bang, the well-known boyband from South Korea, is preparing for their first-ever show in HCM City on April 14.

40,000 families amid Hanoi live without water for several days

VietNamNet Bridge – The water supply company failed to make the commitment of resuming water supply for 40,000 households in Hanoi’s southwestern districts on February 7.

Teen boy with massive blood tumour

VietNamNet Bridge - As big as a giant pumpkin, non-stop bleeding, this tumour on the leg has caused Truong Phuoc Lap, age 14, unable to move for years.

Businesses expect interest rate reductions, eagerly

Thousands of Vietnamese businesses are eagerly expecting the interest rate reductions. However, they have been warned that the national economy would face bigger difficulties this year, and that banks themselves would also face big challenges.

Le Quang Liem to play chess with 20 fans

VietNamNet Bridge - Grand Master Le Quang Liem will play chess with 20 fans on February 20th. All players from the age of 10 are able to join.

U.S. stocks edge higher on Greece hope

U.S stocks edged higher on Tuesday as investors were expecting a deal for Greece to secure a new bailout.

Fuel prices rise amid easing inflation

China will raise the retail prices for gasoline and diesel by 300 yuan (47.53 U.S. dollars) per tonne starting Feb. 8, in a swift response to international trends as easing domestic inflation gives way for adjustment.