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New gecko species found in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese and German scientists have discovered a new species of gecko in Cuc Dong Cape in Ninh Hoa district, the central province of Khanh Hoa.

Japan kicks off “non-factory investment wave”, heading for Vietnam

Japanese businesses have recently carried out the working visits to Vietnam, to learn about the investment opportunities in the country as part of their strategies to relocate manufacturing bases to avoid natural calamities.

Six prep for Asian shooting event

While many national Vietnamese teams are taking a rest after the 26th Southeast Asian Games, shooters continue honing their skills to compete in the 2012 Asian Shooting Championships in Doha, Qatar, on January 11-22.

New rules govern overseas travel

VietNamNet Bridge – An official document based on Viet Nam's policy towards local and international immigration was made public in the capital city yesterday, Dec 21, for the first time.

SPORTS IN BRIEF 22/12

National U19 Football Cup qualifiers to kick off in 2012; Ha Noi takes top spot as national taekwondo tournament wraps up; Vinh Long hosts international men's cycling tournament

Obama presses congressional leaders to break tax stalemate

In his latest pitch to solve the Washington political stalemate, U.S. President Barack Obama Wednesday made phone calls to top congressional leaders to urge the extension of payroll tax cut and federal jobless benefits

Top legislator tours north island district

NA Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung has highlighted the important geographical position of Bach Long Vi island district and its role as an ideal location for the development of fishing and tourism in line with the national socio-economic development plan.

Province elmininates hand-foot-mouth

VietNamNet Bridge – Hand-foot-mouth disease has been stamped out in central Ninh Thuan Province, the provincial People's Committee announced.

Chinese Vice President’s activities in Hanoi

VietNamNet Bridge - Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping on December 21 began his two-day visit to Vietnam.

Britain's AAA rating at risk: Moody's

Britain's AAA sovereign debt rating could be at risk under threat from the eurozone debt crisis, ratings agency Moody's warned on Tuesday.

Christmas tree made of milk cans erected in central Athens

A different Christmas tree made up of milk cans to be donated to children and families in need across Greece were erected in central Athens on Tuesday.

PM successfully wraps up Myanmar visit

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung arrived in Hanoi on Dec. 21, successfully wrapping up his official visit to Myanmar and his participation at the fourth Greater Mekong Sub-region Summit (GMS 4).

Vietnam to follow four main principles in attracting FDI

VietNamNet Bridge – The new policy on attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) will be set up based on four main principles.

Bird flu prompts market chicken cull in HK

More than 17,000 chickens started to be culled at a poultry market in Hong Kong Wednesday after a chicken carcass there tested positive for the H5N1 avian influenza virus.

Vietnam, China vow to boost bilateral ties

Vietnam and China have agreed to increase the exchange of visits and contacts between senior leaders and maintain close cooperation between the two Parties.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 22/12

Exports to Africa, South-West Asia beat annual target; Dalat sets new fresh flower export record; MB Bank opens branch in Cambodia; Volatile retail climate to last through 2012; Foreign banks face asset threshold  

France sets finance program of borrowing 178 bln euros in 2012

French Minister of the Economy, Finances and Industry Francois Baroin approved Tuesday the indicative medium and long-term financing program of borrowing 178 billion euros (232 billion U.S. dollars) next year,

Hanoi authorities focus on firefighting activities after 33-storey building fire

VietNamNet Bridge – One day after the 33-storey tower of the Electricity of Vietnam Group in Cua Bac Street caught on fire, Hanoi authorities had an urgent meeting with top officials of related departments.

EVENTS SCHEDULED ON DEC. 21-31

Space and the Fragments of Space; Exhibition “The World”; VNSO Ensemble II; Screening of “Andalucia”; Cozy Xmas Party at Rooftop; Yamaha Christmas Concert; Exhibition “Colour – Wool”; Concert “Beethoven’s Symphony Project”

S. Korea allows private condolences on Kim Jong Il's death

South Korea has decided to allow civilians and private organizations to send their condolences on the death of Kim Jong Il, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), Seoul's Unification Ministry said Wednesday.