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US country singer to go on tour

A two-city tour of Viet Nam by American Mary McBride and her band will provide residents of HCM City and Hue with a rare opportunity to enjoy country music.

Stranded Vietnamese workers in Malaysia to get salary

Vietnamese workers owed back-pay by the Malaysian company Asmana would receive a minimum salary for February and overtime pay for January, according to a VietNam News Agency correspondent in Malaysia.

Palanquin processions at Hung Kings Temple Festival

VietNamNet Bridge – The palanquin processions from six surrounding hamlets to the Hung Kings Temple historical complex took place at the Hung Kings Temple in Phu Tho province on March 29.

Spain hit by first general strike under Rajoy gov't

Spain experienced its first general strike on Thursday since Mariano Rajoy won the general election on Nov. 20.

Interbank market peaceful, but there’s undercurrent uncertainty

The statistics show that the interbank market had a very peaceful week on March 19-23. However, experts still can see big problems.

Woman given life sentence for murdering her journalist husband

VietNamNet Bridge - A court in the Mekong Delta province of Long An on March 29, sentenced to life imprisonment a woman who confessed to murdering her husband, a journalist, by setting him on fire while he was sleeping.

Miss Vietnam 2012 to be held in Da nang

VietNamNet Bridge - The central city of Da nang will host the final round of the Miss Vietnam 2012 pageant this August, to choose Vietnam’s representative at international beauty contests.

Leaks discovered in Song Tranh 2 dam tunnels

VietNamNet Bridge – Leaks have appeared inside tunnels of Song Tranh 2 hydro-power dam. On March 28, water spout from leaks on the ceiling, the wall and the ground of the tunnel.

Million USD bonsais showcased at exhibition

VietNamNet Bridge – The most expensive bonsai trees are now displayed at the second ornamental tree exhibition of Ninh Binh province, which will open until March 31.

Swimmer Hoang Quy Phuoc to continue his US training course

VietNamNet Bridge – It is highly possible that Vietnam’s top swimmer Hoang Quy Phuoc will continue his drilling course in the US, according to the General Department of Sports and Physical Training.

3-year-old girl can read, do sums and sing English songs

VietNamNet Bridge – Tran Thi Phuong Vy, 3, in the central province of Ha Tinh, has emerged as a prodigy because she can read, do sums and sing English songs though she was not taught by anyone.

Vietnam’s man wins int’l prizes for flower arrangement

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese representative at an international flower arrangement contest in Thailand, Mr. To Duy Kha, won two first and two second prizes.

Joint stock companies tend to seek support from state owned conglomerates

Joint stock companies all want to have “powerful shareholders” and tend to seek the shareholders among state owned conglomerates, which not only can provide financial support, but also can help create intangible value.

The kingdom of golden monkeys on Hai Duong’s mountain

There is a kingdom of golden monkey located near people’s area – in Hai Duong province, 70 kilometers far from Hanoi.

Low cost tablet war to break out

When BiPad 9, a low cost tablet, hit the market with the attractive sale price of 1.98 million dong, Pi Vietnam also kicked off a price reduction program, so as to “bring the products closer” to popular clients.

Staying up late, working and chatting at night – new lifestyle of students

VietNamNet Bridge – Staying up late has become an incurable disease among students. Youngsters no longer go to bed early since there are so many interesting things that keep them awake.

U.S. cancer death rates continue to decline, report finds

Rates of death in the United States from all cancers for men and women continued to decline between 2004 and 2008, according to the findings from the latest Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer.

Hanoi develops tourism products

The capital this year will focus on further developing tourism products to attract more domestic and foreign visitors, according to the local Culture, Sports and Tourism Department.

Hydropower energy resource harvesting in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - Brazen and ill-conceived use of any technology to harvest energy from natural resources will undoubtedly cause adverse impact.

Lindsay Lohan's probation for drunk driving ends

A Los Angeles judge declared on Thursday that actress Lindsay Lohan's probation stemming from a 2007 drunk driving case in Beverly Hills outside Los Angeles has ended, as she had successfully completed all requirements.