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Concert to raise awareness on climate change

VietNamNet Bridge – A concert aiming to raise awareness of climate change will take place in Ha Noi tonight, Nov 30.

Ministry of Public Security wants to seize racing vehicles

VietNamNet Bridge – Minister of Public Security Tran Dai Quang said that to deter traffic rule violators, administrative fines must be raised and more forms of punishment must be applied, including confiscation of vehicles.

Denmark offers assistance to wind power development

VietNamNet Bridge – Denmark will help Vietnam build and operate wind farms in provinces and cities across the country.

Street festival celebrates Vietnam-Denmark relationships

VietNamNet Bridge – Danish crown princess Frederik pedaled from the Hanoi Opera House to Ly Thai To Park in Hanoi on the afternoon of November 29, to open the street festival, celebrating the 40th anniversary of Vietnam-Denmark relationships.

Highway project manager dismissed

The State-owned Cuu Long Transport Infrastructure Management, Investment and Development Corporation has dismissed the managing director and reprimanded the deputy general director of the Trung Luong Highway project.

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 30/11

Japan Red Cross commits to disaster risk reduction project; Project helps fight HIV among youths; Editors demand fresh probe into writer’s murder

Iran arrests 12 at British Council protests

Tehran's Law Enforcement Police squads arrested 12 demonstrators on Tuesday after scores of protesters left the British Council compound in Qolhak neighborhood in Northern Tehran, the semi-official Fars news agency reported.

Does Petrolimex make profit or take loss?

No one can give an exact answer to the question about the business result of Petrolimex. And no one can understand why it is so difficult to clarify if Petrolimex makes profit or takes loss.

National social project sells 50 million condoms

VietNamNet Bridge – Around 50 million condoms have been sold through a social marketing project implemented by the Viet Nam Family Planning Association over the past three years.

Britain "holds Iranian government responsible" for storming its embassy

The British foreign secretary said on Tuesday that it "holds the Iranian government responsible" for failing to protect British embassy from the storming protestors in Tehran earlier in the day.

Traffic police banned from carrying more than $5

VietNamNet Bridge – The city’s police department has issued a rule prohibiting officers in the traffic police from carrying more than VND 100,000 (US$4.7) while on duty.

UN chief condemns firing of rocket into Israel

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday condemned the firing of at least two rockets from southern Lebanon into Israel, and called for "maximum restraint" from the parties concerned.

Deputy PM Nguyen Thien Nhan begins Austria visit

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan left Hanoi on November 30, beginning an official visit to Austria.

Free cleft palate surgeries for children

VietNamNet Bridge – Free surgery for children born with cleft lips and cleft palate deformities from southern provinces will take place at the National Hospital of Odonto-Stomatology in HCM City from December 12 - 16.

Beckham leads LA Galaxy for Asia-Pacific tour

David Beckham-led Los Angeles Galaxy soccer team has arrived in Jakarta to kick off their Asia-Pacific tour, Jakarta Globe reported here on Tuesday.

Tourism industry hits yearly target

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam welcomed some 5.3 million foreign visitors in the past 11 months, up 15.9 percent year-on-year, and met the country's tourism target, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

The list of ASEAN’s outstanding shares laughable

A list of ASEAN’s outstanding shares has been found on the common website of the ASEAN’s stock exchanges - (aseanexchanges.org - AE).

Number of British university applicants down 13 pecent

The total applications for all British university courses starting next October has fallen 13 percent, according to the latest statistics from British university admissions service.

Viet Nam to host AVC cup

VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam will host the third Asian Men's Club Volleyball Championship next year in the northern province of Vinh Phuc from September 1-7, the Asian Volleyball Confederation has announced.

SEA Games medalists honored

VietNamNet Bridge – One week after the Southeast Asian Games 2011 in Indonesia, the Vietnam Olympic Committee honored the most outstanding athletes at a ceremony in Hanoi on November 29.