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ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 24/10

Vietnamese books on show in Paris; Lao people respond to voting for Ha Long bay;  VNSO conquered US music lovers at its debut; Vietnam cities host Open Academy 2011; “Vietnam Today” exhibition opens in Paris  

Legendary kungfu artist passes away

VietNamNet Bridge – Great martial art instructor Ha Chau, who is called Ummo – Alien, died at the age of 88, leaving many legends.

US agency helps develop Chu Lai airport

The US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has signed a grant agreement worth $538,000   with the Middle Airports Corporation (MAC) to develop the Chu Lai International Airport.

217 dead in eastern Turkey earthquake: interior minister

At least 217 were killed and more than 1,000 people injured after a 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Turkey's Van province Sunday, Turkish Interior Minister Idris Naim Sahin said Monday.

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 24/10

 Private sector lifts game in disaster mitigation; Fugitive rats on accomplice in earlier theft; HCM Order bestowed on Buddhist dignitary

HCM City Phu Dong Games open

VietNamNet Bridge – Nearly 1,000 children representing HCM City’s students participated in the opening ceremony of the HCM City Phu Dong Games on the evening of October 22.

Argentine president Cristina Fernandez wins re-election

Argentine President Cristina Fernandez on Sunday won re-election after a solid victory with about 55 percent of the vote, the country's national television and private exit polls said.

Three artists’ experiment of “Timeless”

VietNamNet Bridge – “Timeless” is the name of a photo exhibition of the Plus Three group, which consists of three painters from the northern port city of Hai Phong: Bui Duy Khanh, Vu Ngoc Vinh and Mai Duy Minh.

EVN tastes bitterness when making investment in non-core business fields

The Electricity of Vietnam’s plan on investing in telecommunication and securities has failed. Meanwhile, the investments in the banking and real estate sectors have not brought profits as the stock and real estate market remain gloomy.

Toyota Classics Concert brings Northeast German Orchestra to Vietnam

The most expected annual classic concert will be held at the HCM City Opera House on November 3, with the participation of the Northeast German Philharmonic Orchestra, which has performed at the most famous theatres in the world. 

Police finish initial probe into polymer banknote printing case

VietNamNet Bridge – According to the report on corruption fighting in 2011 sent to National Assembly deputies on October 21, police have finalized initial investigation of the polymer banknote printing case.

Meat supplies ensured for new year

VietNamNet Bridge – Supplies of meat are ensured from now until the end of the Lunar New Year Festival in January if there are no epidemics or severe climate changes.

World police music gala in Hanoi

VietNamNet Bridge – Four police bands from Vietnam, Japan, the USA and South Korea made an impressive performance around Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem Lake in the morning of October 23.

EU leaders agree on position for G20 summit

European Union leaders on Sunday agreed on the bloc's position for the upcoming G20 summit, calling on all G20 members to reform the international monetary system, strengthen financial regulation and tackle the excessive volatility

Hanoi: Public servants may start working at 9am

VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Transport has finalized the draft regulation on changing working time to avoid traffic jams in Hanoi. Accordingly, public servants will start working later.

HCM City to inspect medical retailers

VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City Department of Health is setting up 25 inspection teams to appraise the working of both private and foreign medical clinics, drug and cosmetics stores, and cosmetic surgery clinics.

Rescue underway in quake-hit southeast Turkey, death toll rises to 138

The death toll from a 7.2-magnitude earthquake hitting southeast Turkey Sunday has risen to 138, as rescuers were racing against the time to search for survivors in the quake-hit zone.

Viet Nam finish second as Uzbekistan taste glory

VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam's U23 football team tied Malaysia 1-1 to rank second at the VFF-Eximbank Cup at My Dinh National Stadium yesterday, Oct 23.

Economists call on to sell commercial SOEs

It is necessary to sell the state owned enterprises (SOEs) that operate for purely commercial purposes, experts say.

HCM Order bestowed on Buddhist dignitary

VietNamNet Bridge – Most Venerable Thich Thanh Tu, permanent vice president of the Viet Nam Buddhist Sangha (VBS)'s Executive Council, has received the Ho Chi Minh Order bestowed by the State.