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Cloud computing to boom

Cloud computing technology solution providers have predicted that Viet Nam's information technology industry will witness a sudden change in the awareness and application of the technology in the businesses sector and Government in 2012.

Tet 2012 brings interesting array of Vietnamese films

VietNamNet Bridge – This Tet holiday season an interesting array of Vietnamese films has been lined up for audiences, having great cinematic content as well as a joyful comedy that audiences are sure to enjoy.

Hong River drops lowest level in 100 years

Water level in the Hong River, which flows through the provinces of Lao Cai, Yen Bai, Phu Tho, Vinh Phuc and Hanoi has dropped to its lowest level in a hundred years, as recorded on Jan. 25.

11-month girl dies of suspected meningitis

VietNamNet Bridge – An 11-month old girl from the central province of Quang Tri died from suspected meningitis on January 20. If confirmed, it will be the first case in Vietnam in 2012.

National park draws anglers to wetland fisherman's paradise

Every weekend, hundreds of people flock to the U Minh Thuong National Park in the southern province of Kien Giang to fish as a leisure activity. Here there are different kinds of huge fish far beyond their wildest dreams.

Tet in my native village

VietNamNet Bridge – The lucky money in the village is not as much as in the city but it is very interesting to receive it.

UN chief vows to help build "safer, more secure world"

UN Secretary-general Ban Ki-moon said here on Wednesday that he wants his team "to look deeply at the world and our work today," in order to help build "a safer and more secure world" in the face of multiple crises such as climate change,

Money giving - a nice New Year custom

VietNamNet Bridge – Giving money on the occasion of New Year, with desires that better things will happen in future, has become an indispensable custom of the Vietnamese during the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival.

KOICA – A friendship bridge

The Korean International Co-operation Agency has established many effective support projects to help Vietnamese people develop their economy to improve their living conditions and help the appropriate authorities improve their working capacity.

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 27/1

City hotel makes giant Banh Tet; Five fall down 16m in amusement ride accident; Young man in coma in firecracker explosion; Hanoi to build more overpasses, car parks

Students choose to work over holiday

VietNamNet Bridge – Many students from other provinces in HCM City choose to find temporary jobs or do social work during Tet instead of returning home for the festival.

People flock to tourist sites on New Year days

VietNamNet Bridge – Most tourist sites in Ho Chi Minh City have hosted a wide range of activities with a view to bringing joy and happiness to visitors during the New Year.

Reviewing Vietnam’s sports achievements in 2011

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam set notable records in both regional and world sports competitions in 2011. We now review the country’s major sports achievements of the past year.

U.S. Fed to keep low interest rates at least through late 2014

The U.S. Federal Reserve said on Wednesday that it will keep the exceptionally low levels for the key interest rate at least through late 2014, with the aim of boosting economic recovery.

HCM City leaders cheer workers unable to go home for Tet

On the third day of Tet Lunar New Year (Jan. 25), Le Thanh Hai, Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee along with leaders of the HCMC People’s Committee, visited and extended Tet greetings to sewage workers of Da Phuoc Centre

Private investors not keen on support industries

VietNamNet Bridge – Private-owned businesses pay little attention to support industries because of their small market scale and the absence of incentive policies for this field.

National Tourism Year - Hue 2012 kicks off

Central Thua Thien – Hue province has been selected to host the National Tourism Year – Northern Central Coastal Area 2012. It will host a series of activities throughout the year to promote national tourism and lure international tourists.

Cambodia steps up as ASEAN, regional mediator

VietNamNet Bridge – As ASEAN chair in 2012, Cambodia will play its role as a neutral mediator in all regional and international issues, said Prime Minister Hun Sen on Jan. 24.

Co Tu people keep brocade weaving alive

Brocade weaving retains the traditional characteristics of the Co Tu ethnic group of Quang Nam province.

137 dead in first 4 days of lunar New Year

VietNamNet Bridge – There were 167 road traffic accidents in Vietnam killing 137 people, injuring 148 others in the first four days of the lunar New Year of the dragon.