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The blame game

VietNamNet Bridge - The deadly Din Ky Restaurant boat sinking has caused a public uproar as evidenced in the local media.

Timeshare – a new way to relax and spend money of the rich

Instead of paying money for specific nights of staying at luxurious resorts, rich people now tend to pay money to purchase the right to stay at the resorts for tens of years. This is now considered a “smart consumption method” in Vietnam.

Management of natural resources to get a boost

VietNamNet Bridge - The proper allocation of forestland and water to communities was important in making natural resource management more efficient throughout Viet Nam, according to professor Dang Hung Vo.

Viet Nam active in non-aligned group

Viet Nam, since it became an official member of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in 1976, has actively participated in activities to strengthen solidarity and enhance the role of the movement, striving for the common goals of peace,

Campaign promotes ‘green' products

VietNamNet Bridge – The second annual Green Product Consumption campaign to raise environmental awareness has kicked off in HCM City.

Theatres set to provide Children's Day bonanza

VietNamNet Bridge – Children in Ha Noi and HCM City are spoilt for choice on International Day for Children (June 1) with theatres announcing a slew of new shows.

Foreign journalists visit site of ‘unrest'

Foreign and domestic reporters have travelled to the northwestern province of Dien Bien to inquire into reports of alleged social unrest in the province's border district of Muong Nhe that appeared in the foreign media earlier this month.

Children at school-year ending ceremony

VietNamNet Bridge – Many primary schools in Hanoi held school-year ending ceremonies on May 26. Below are pictures shot at several primary schools in the city.

Hai Phong cement victory over Nghe An

VietNamNet Bridge – Brazilian midfielder Ruy Porto Netto scored the only goal of the game to help Hai Phong stun V-League leaders Song Lam Nghe An 1-0 in the 16th game of the season in Hai Phong yesterday, May 29.

Auto industry likely to shy away from local bid

VietNamNet Bridge - Experts warned it was impractical for a developing country like Vietnam to dream of locally produced automobiles while deliberating an industry master plan for 2020 and a vision for 2030.

Teens to seek berths in Asian tournaments

VietNamNet Bridge - The Vietnamese Under-19 team has drawn an easy group at the Asian football tournament but the Under-16 team faces big challenges.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 30/5

Beer companies get a buzz in Vietnam; Thailand considers investment in Vietnam; Imports of frozen meat on the rise; Disease causes heavy losses for shrimp farmers; Vietnam mulls funds to finance more housing projects 

Costs spoil tourism’s mass appeal

VietNamNet Bridge - Land and import tax policy hurdles and soaring power prices may jeopardise Vietnam’s ability to attract more tourism property developers.

Vietnamese tablet PC market sees more comers

After FPT Mobile and HiPT Mobile announced their plans to market Vietnamese tablet computers, people commented that the two companies “made an adventurous move in the game”. However, more and more “players” want to join the game.

Ousted ex-president Zelaya returns to Honduras

After mediations of regional countries, former Honduran president Manuel Zelaya, who was ousted in a June 2009 coup, ended his exile and returned to homeland Saturday.

Taken for a ride

VietNamNet Bridge - An official from HCMC Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism said illegal taxis and vendors who harass visitors have become a headache for the department.

Yemeni government, opposition tribal chief reach cease-fire agreement

Yemeni government and armed tribesmen led by the opposition tribal chieftain Sheikh Sadiq al-Ahmar on Saturday reached a temporary truce to end pitched battles in the capital that has killed at least 127 people, tribal mediators said.

Autos face new import taxes

VietNamNet Bridge - The import of new and used cars will face new tax rates as of June 1 in accordance with a recent product management list issued by the General Department of Customs aimed at curbing trade fraud.

Vietnam demands China to pay compensation

The Foreign Ministry has staunchly opposed the recent action of Chinese marine surveillance vessels, in cutting the exploration cables of a PetroVietnam ship which was conducting seismic surveys at Lot 148 within Vietnam’s continental shelf.

Hydropower plants depleting rivers

VietNamNet Bridge - Construction of hydro power plants has interfered with the water flow in large rivers in the Central Highlands, resulting in a steady depletion of water.