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Japan passes nuclear co-operation accord with VN

VietNamNet Bridge – The Japanese House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Relations adopted an agreement on helping Viet Nam develop nuclear energy for peaceful purposes yesterday, Dec 4.

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 5/12

Vietnam welcomes young ASEAN delegates; Airport staff fined for inaccurate landing order; Int’l travel agencies honoured for contribution; US$400,000 to build storm-proof houses in Danang

Heavy fines for traffic violations in new tunnel

VietNamNet Bridge – Traffic violators in Thu Thiem Tunnel under Sai Gon River in HCM City would face heavy penalties, said the municipal Road and Railway Police Division.

Opportunities come for third mobile phone app stores

Network operators’ app stores still cannot meet the users’ requirements, while the use of foreign app stores meets payment problems. These both create opportunities for third parties to develop their app stores and stimulate the market demand.

Exhibition issues SOS for wildlife

VietNamNet Bridge – A travelling exhibition that is an emergency assistance call for saving wildlife in Viet Nam will target school children in HCM City.

Real Madrid claim 14th straight win

Real Madrid chalked up their 14th straight win in all competitions as they enjoyed a hard-fought but ultimately comfortable 3-0 victory against Sporting Gijon.

Regional accents prove point of pride, prejudice

VietNamNet Bridge – There are many challenges that migrants to big cities like HCM City face, including registration and access to healthcare and social services, but one that is not mentioned very often is the spoken language.

Violinist Bui Cong Duy to join Music Space

VietNamNet Bridge – Famous violinist Bui Cong Duy will play several famous Christmas tunes at Music Space program in Hanoi later this month.

NA chairman visits Belgium, European Parliament and UK

VietNamNet Bridge – A Vietnamese National Assembly delegation led by its chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung left Hanoi on December 4 to begin official visits to Belgium, European Parliament and the UK.

2012 Tet bonus would be low ‘cause of economic downturn

Though the deadline for businesses to submit reports about Tet bonuses would only fall on December 30, it is now clear that the 2012 Tet bonuses would be modest because most businesses are facing big difficulties.

Pioneering female artist dies at age 93

VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Thi Kim, a pioneer female artist of Viet Nam, died on Thursday at 93 years old.

What do students do at in-service training courses?

Tien phong’s reporter attended a teaching hour of in-service students to show that people have their reasons to think that, though the thing is not true to all in-service training courses.

Gov't approves visa exemption agreement with Poland

VietNamNet Bridge – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has approved an agreement on visa exemption for diplomatic passport holders between Viet Nam and Poland.

ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 5/12

Delicious international dishes on display in HCM City; Austrian poems accessible to Vietnamese audience; Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Program anchors; Book released on traditional Vietnamese costumes  

No more hydropower plants on Dong Nai River

The Dong Nai River Committee said it has proposed the government not to grant any more licenses to build more hydropower plants on the Dong Nai river, in an effort to protect the environment and water resources.

Pension fund faces shortfall

VietNamNet Bridge – Officials have warned of a looming deficient pension and death gratuity fund if drastic flaws in the existing social care system were not addressed.

Former Brazil soccer captain Socrates dies

Former Brazil soccer legend Socrates, the skipper at the 1982 World Cup, died on Sunday from an intestinal infection aged 57.

High costs hit firms' profits

Several enterprises failed to reach their targets this year and face reduced growth in 2012 due to high production costs, inventory levels and interest rates.

VN set sights on place in top three

VietNamNet Bridge – A 112-member squad of disabled Vietnamese athletes is set to compete in seven events in the hope of a top three finish at the ASEAN Para Games, the largest regional sporting event for disabled athletes, in Indonesia

Experts urge to reconsider electricity prices for steel and cement producers

Steel and cement producers have been enjoying too many preferences as they can buy electricity at low prices. Experts believe that it is now the right time to eliminate the unreasonable thing.