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In defining enrolment quotas, MOET says it won’t make concessions

Universities and junior colleges have complained that the rigid enrolment regulations would put big difficulties for them. However, the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) said it “wont’s make concessions.”

Data boom makes Vietnamese businesses puzzled

The rapid development of digital media has brought more opportunities to businesses to approach customers. However, it has also brought challenge: the data boom, or Big Data, has made them puzzled.

British diplomat highlights strategic priorities

New British consul general in HCMC, Douglas Barnes has outlined a number of strategic priorities and objectives in different sectors to achieve in the coming years.

There are too many airports in Vietnam

There are nine airports in the 14 provinces and cities in the central region, from Thanh Hoa to Binh Thuan. The localities, which still do not have airports, are seeking the permission to build airports.

Apple releases preview of new Mac operating system

Apple on Thursday released a developer preview of the next version of the company's Macintosh operating system, bringing some popular features from iPhone and iPad to its Mac computer.

Life in new urban buildings or in country side?

VietNamNet Bridge - One can see raised chicken, hanged clothes, cooking by beehive stove, and etc. in shared corridor of many urban buildings. This is a common picture in villages but currently happens in the cities.

Quilling - popular art game for Vietnamese youth

Since appearing in Vietnam about four years ago, quilling, or paper filigree, is an art form that involves the use of strips of paper that are rolled, shaped and glued together to create decorative designs.

VN coaches voluntary to instruct national football squad

VietNamNet Bridge – Senior coaches like Mai Duc Chung, Phan Thanh Hung and Le Thuy Hai want to replace Falko Goetz to lead the national football team.

Prime Minister endorses Mekong Delta’s transport master plan

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has approved a master plan for transport development for the Mekong Delta region until 2020 and a vision for 2030.

Climate change may increase risk of water shortage in U.S. by 2050: study

More than one third of the counties in the United States could face a "high" or "extreme" risk of water shortage due to climate change by 2050, according to a study published Wednesday.

Intrepid travellers seek trekking adventures on karst plateau trip

Trekking routes across the karst plateau of Dong Van Town, situated in northeast Ha Giang Province, have become increasingly popular since being recognised as part of the Global Network of National Geoparks in 2010.

Vietnam’s Got Talent suspected of being arranged

VietNamNet Bridge – The family of a contestant said that the producer had arranged the show, the jury is said to be “acting” too much. The Vietnam’s Got Talent, the first season, has stirred up the public when the first round is on the air.

EVN in the reign of Dao Van Hung: the telecom, finance disillusion

EVN on the watch of President Dao Van Hung once rushed headlong into the investments in non-core business fields, including telecom and finance. However, the investments have disillusioned EVN, because they have become burdens on the power group.

One in ten U.S. children live with parent with alcoholic use disorder: study

7.5 million U.S. children, about 10.5 percent of the country's under-18 population, lived with a parent who has experienced an alcohol use disorder in the past year, according to a new study published on Thursday.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 18/2

Stock market: Potential for attracting foreign indirect investment; Ba Ria-Vung Tau calls for investment in support industry; Restructure of State firms aims for sustainability; Car firms skid on oily economic roads  

WFF helps Cat Tien Park develop eco-tourism

The representative of WWF and the managing board of Cat Tien National Park on Wednesday opened a community tourism guest house in Dong Nai Province in a bid to help local people develop eco-tourism.

Laos prepares for ninth Asia-Europe Meeting

The Laotian Government has pulled out all the stops to upgrade key infrastructure facilities in preparation for the 9th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM-9) which is scheduled for November 5 and 6 in the capital, Vientiane.

Financial supports still far away from businesses

The government has set up a lot of new policies to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs). However, in fact, SMEs have not benefited from the policies.

ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 17/2

Vietnamese writer wins Southeast Asian Writers Award; Japanese artists exhibit installation art in Hanoi; MEN to come Vietnam for first time; Cai luong sung in English in capital show; Exhibition features early-century print newspapers    

NA Committee meets to review increase in child abuse cases

The National Assembly Committee for Culture, Education, Youth and Children hosted a conference on February 15 to review the implementation of the national policy on child protection for the period 2008-2010 and offer appropriate suggestions.