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TEPCO considers dumping radioactive water into Pacific

The operator of Japan's crippled Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant has said it is considering dumping radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean as it is running out of space to store the radioactive waste.

Memoirs of the so-called “Thoi bao cap”

VietNamNet Bridge – Twenty-five years after Vietnam implemented the open-door policy, many people cannot forget memory about the so-called “Thoi bao cap”, when they bought everything not by money, but coupons.

Ginny Foote and the journey from "a war" to "a country"

VietNamNet Bridge - The process of diplomatic and economic-trade relation normalizations between the U.S and Vietnam has been witnessing the participation of many people in different circumstances and through different ways.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 10/12

Property projects grind to a halt; Puny service charges leaves port short; Carlsberg buys out popular Hue brewer; Weak logistics sector retards development; Delta needs to rethink its exports; Serviced apartment market looks bright

Marathon runners to hone skills in Hue

VietNamNet Bridge – The ancient royal city of Hue will host the 2012 National Marathon Championship on March 26.

EVENTS SCHEDULED ON DEC. 9-20

The Family Festival Kermesse 2011; Artist Talk with Jacqueline Hoang Nguyen; Singing in the Childhood World; Exhibition “1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8″; Custom Made – Festive Craft Fair; Film Screening in Dec at IDECAF; Photography Exhibition with Yan Lerval

Two dead in Virginia Tech shooting, gunman believed dead

Two people were dead after a shooting Thursday at the Blacksburg, VA. campus of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech). The police tend to believe the shooter has died.

Hanoi to raise car registration number charge by 10 times

After a tense meeting, the Hanoi People’s Council on December 8, approved Hanoi authorities’ proposal to increase the car registration fee to 20 percent and the license-number fee by ten times, to VND20 million around ($1,000).

Football Federation’s top officials rumored to resign

Some sports officials on December 7, received text messages from an unknown number which said that the Vietnam Football Federation’s (VFF) Chairman and Secretary General had agreed to resign at the guidance of their superior.

At least 20 killed in massive fire at hospital in Indian city Kolkata

At least 20 patients suffocated to death and about 20 others still trapped in a massive fire that broke out Friday morning at a major hospital in the eastern Indian city of Kolkata.

Training scheme aids primary teachers

VietNamNet Bridge – Training courses offered by pedagogy universities to existing primary-school teachers have shown good results, with improved quality of teaching and management, according to an education official.

Is it funny to ban traffic cops from carrying over $5?

VietNamNet Bridge - The HCM City Police Department’s newly-issued ban of traffic policemen from carrying over VND100,000 (US$4.7) while on duty has stirred up a controversy.

ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 9/12

Hanoi to host night of Korean opera; Int’l workshop on culture management; Comic drawing art workshop in town; Ha to have debut live concert; Photo contest highlights beauty of Vietnam contemporary architecture    

Professional football tightens control over club ownership

The newly-established Vietnam Professional Football Company (VPF) will eliminate the right for a single person to own different football clubs competing in the same tournament.   

Hanoi among top 50 most expensive cities in Asia

Hanoi ranks 41st in Asia and 217th in the world among most expensive cities, ECA International has announced.

Group exhibition at Galerie Quynh

‘Vis-a-vis’ exhibition featuring new works by Do Hoang Tuong, Tran Van Thao, Sandrine Llouquet, Hoang Duong Cam, Lien Truong, Nguyen Thanh Truc, Nadege David and Thien Do opens at Galerie Quynh in District 1 at 5 p.m. on Thursday.

VNAT proposes Halong Bay ticket price rise freeze

Local tourism authorities have called for the northern province of Quang Ninh to postpone their anticipated 50%-100% ticket price increase for tourists visiting Halong Bay.

Software testing industry to prosper in Vietnam

The software testing industry in Vietnam has developed rapidly in recent years as local companies have won the confidence of multinational technology giants.

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 9/12

Occupational diseases listed for support; Three policemen die when boat sinks after mission; No blackouts for upcoming holidays; Hospital gives wrong babies to two mothers

Market keeps quiet with news about bank merge

Contrary to all predictions, the information about the merging of three banks: TinNghia, Ficombank and SCB has not led to a chaos on the market. Depositors keep calm because they have confidence on the State Bank.