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National costume for men in confusion

If most of people agree to choose ao dai (Vietnamese traditional long gown) as the national costume for women, it is a big controversy for choosing national costume for men.

Vietnam’s e-commerce set to boom by 2015

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam’s e-commerce is set to be booming in the next four years thanks to the surging number of Internet users. 

Yuan appreciation no longer makes Chinese goods cheap in Vietnam

The appreciation of the Chinese yuan and the high inflation in China both have made Chinese goods more expensive. Therefore, Chinese goods are no longer competitive in Vietnam.

Afghan Taliban: Osama's death will encourage war against foreigners

The Taliban outfit fighting Afghan and NATO forces in a statement released to media on Saturday said the death of al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden will further serve to increase morale in insurgents and encourage them in war against U. S.

Banks pursue listing plans in 2011

VietNamNet Bridge - Several banks are still pursuing their plans for listing on bourse despite the dreary outlook for the capital market this year, saying the move is aimed to ensure liquidity for their shareholders.

Ho Hoang Anh: Ambassador for Vietnamese cuisine

Called the “culinary diplomat” and “artist of royal gastronomy”, businesswoman and food expert Ho Hoang Anh has made it her mission to bringing the best of Vietnamese cuisine to the world  

V-League prepares for second half

VietNamNet Bridge - Song Lam Nghe An after a string of nine unbeaten matches continue to lead the first half of the national football championship, V-League, which ended last week.

More evidence for dioxin victims’ lawsuit against US

VietNamNet Bridge - The Vietnam Association of Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin (VAVA) has collected more evidence for the victims’ lawsuit against the US, said VAVA Vice President Tran Xuan Thu.

Government urged to control Vietnam’s outward investments

VietNamNet Bridge – The figures released recently about Vietnam’s outward investments have raised worries about the quality of outward investments.

Multinational band to perform in Vietnam

A multinational band featuring traditional music will give their first performance in the Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music on May 14.                          

27 killed in plane crash in Indonesia

All the 27 people on board were killed in a commercial plane accident in Papua of Indonesia on Saturday, a rescuer and an official said.

Tien Minh sails through semi-finals

Vietnamese badminton player Nguyen Tien Minh did not have to go through the whole match to reach the semi-finals after Indonesia's unseeded Kuncoro Sony Dwi retired yesterday at the Yonex-Sunrise Malaysia Open Grand Prix Gold.

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 7/5

Vietnam in Thai media spotlight; Largest filtered sea water swimming pool opens; EVN issues 75 fancy phone numbers by ‘mistake’; Six babies die from hand-foot-mouth disease

Bkis warns of virus attack via spam mail

VietNamNet Bridge - Bkis Internet Security Company has warned of virus contamination to computers via spam emails that are misusing express mail service providers id’s like DHL and Post Express, since April.  

SBV’s decision brings difficulties to jewelry companies

VietNamNet Bridge – The State Bank of Vietnam has decided that from May 1, 2011, commercial banks have to stop lending in gold, including the lending to fund the jewelry manufacturing.

German coach Goetz to come to Vietnam next week

If nothing changes, German coach Falko Goetz will arrive in Hanoi in the next few days to sign a contract to serve as coach of Vietnam’s national football squad.  

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 7/5

Gas climbs to highest price this year; Gold price maintains holiday high; Japan lauded for ODA funding; Work begins on FPT urban area in Da Nang; Dealers urged to hold line on petrol; Vietinbank, Viettel join forces    

Tien Minh tries hard to enter Malaysia Grand Prix quarterfinals

Vietnam’s top badminton player, Nguyen Tien Minh, needed three sets to get a hard win over Malaysia’s Muhammad Hafiz Hashim on May 5, to enter the quarterfinals of the Malaysian Grand Prix Gold tournament.

GM recalls 154,000 2011 Cruze over steering and transmission problems

General Motors has initiated a voluntary recall covering more than 154,000 units of its popular Chevrolet Cruze from North America market, due to steering and transmission issues, according to a Thursday report of Detroit Free Press.

China to take every possible measure to ensure food safety: official

A Chinese official has vowed to take every possible measure to ensure food safety in the country, saying the government has decided to launch national overhauls this year on sectors including milk products, cooking oil, . . .