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42 insurgents killed, 37 arrested in Afghanistan: statement

Security forces during operations, in different parts of Afghanistan, have killed 42 insurgents and captured 37 more suspects over the past 24 hours, country's Interior Ministry said in a statement on Sunday.

Russians go to the polls in parliamentary elections

Voters across Russia were casting their ballots Sunday in the country's sixth parliamentary elections, as seven parties vied for representation in the 450-seat State Duma, or lower house.

HIV- positive children going to school in tears

Only one third of HIV infected children in HCM City are admitted to school due to social discrimination against them.

Local airlines struggle to employ pilots

Airlines in Vietnam are finding it difficult to recruit pilots despite offering a monthly salary of VND150-200 million (USD7,142-USD9,518).   

It’s difficult to dissolve and bankrupt SOEs

VietNamNet Bridge – In the last 10 years of renovating and restructuring state owned enterprises, 2001-2010, only 91 SOEs were bankrupted, and 227 dissolved.

Economic restructuring in the spotlight

Viet Nam would continue to implement transparent economic policies while focusing on economic restructuring in the State-owned sector, public investment and the financial market, which would be mainly commercial banks.

Risky and wasteful!

VietNamNet Bridge – There is nothing to be sure that scripts on climate changes which are compiled by some individuals from an agency, are seen as solutions against adverse impacts of climate change.

The magician that makes low-cost biofuels

Bui Van Cu, a chemistry specialist in Binh Duong province, has successfully mixed ethanol into petrol in order to create biofuels.

U.S. unemployment rate drops, but job market still tough

The widely watched U.S. labor market got good news Friday as unemployment rate improved significantly in November, but the challenge for sustainable job growth remains.

Accused Top Model contestants claimed innocence

Three contestants Hoang Oanh, Phuong Nghi and Thuy Duong of Vietnam’s Next Top Model 2011 finally spoke to newswire Dan Tri about the recent controversy surrounding the show’s spoiler leak.

Vietnamobile becomes latest 3G service supplier

Vietnamobile launched its 3G services early December as Vietnam’s fifth mobile network operator to supply the services.

Strict monetary policies to curb inflation

Tighter controls on inflation and maintaining steady prices on essential items through the end of the year and during the upcoming holiday season were hot topics at yesterday's regular Government meeting.

Search, rescue forces train in Thai Binh

VietNamNet Bridge – The Thai Binh northern province authorities yesterday held a search and rescue drill to prepare for climate change and the rising sea level.

GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 4/12

WB continues giving priority to Vietnam; Azerbaijan wants to strengthen ties with Vietnam; Vietnam aims to strengthen ties with Mexico; India, Vietnam strengthen defense cooperation; Vietnam, Austria boost education cooperation  

Vietnamese businesses strenuously protect domain names

A lot of well known websites have been attacked recently, which has caused a headache to the administrators. Many businesses hurriedly draw up the plans to deal with the problem, while others remain unruffled.

The bond issuance plans that raise doubts

In the context of the gloomy stock market, a lot of listed companies have drawn up surprising plans to issue corporate bonds, which raise doubts about their feasibility.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 4/12

Copycat products remain unbeatable; Tra fish exports to hit US$1.6 billion; VNPT seeks partners in Myanmar; FPT Group joins World Economic Forum; Petrol prices remain unchanged; Vietnam Airlines offering discount on e-payment of tickets  

Air fares to rise on longer domestic routes

Ministry of Transport said that related agencies have agreed to propose to the government to raise one-way airfares for long domestic routes to a limit of VND5 million (US$250), to cover heavy operational costs. 

Blind children to spread Christmas cheer in Ha Noi

Blind children from Viet Nam and abroad will bring Christmas cheer to audiences in Ha Noi on Friday, Dec 2, by singing Christmas songs and traditional Vietnamese music on the occasion of Handicapped People's Day.

BIDV reveals initial public offering plan

The Bank for Investment and Development of Viet Nam (BIDV), the nation's second largest bank in terms of total assets, officially announced its initial public offering (IPO) which is scheduled to launch on December 28th.