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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.  

Well-known coaches hunted as well-paid trainers

VietNamNet Bridge - Highly sought-after famous coaches in Ho Chi Minh City have had to turn down students, despite the high fees they charge.

Banks start to look offshore

VietNamNet Bridge - Scores of local banks are considering hiking foreign partner stake to raise charter capital.

Las Vegas firm invests in Vietnam luxury resort

VietNamNet Bridge - Asian Coast Development Ltd., currently developing Vietnam’s first large-scale integrated resort, has entered an agreement to receive a US$95 million investment from Las Vegas-based Pinnacle Entertainment.

Google starts adding flight schedules in search results

Google on Friday started integrating flight schedules and airline routes into its search results.

Hidden attractions and a way of life

VietNamNet Bridge - Pristine streets and houses built centuries ago by the Japanese, special lanterns and tailors offering to make silk suits overnight – Hoi An’s attractions are well known.

Celebrations storm up for Champions League's winner Barcelona

The celebrations began in Barcelona almost as soon as the referee blew the final whistle to confirm FC Barcelona as European Champions following their 3-1 win in the final of the Champions League against Manchester United

Vietnam participates in 24th ASEAN-US Dialogue

Pham Quang Vinh, assistant to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, led a Vietnamese delegation at the 24th ASEAN-US Dialogue held in Wahshington DC on May 25 and 26.

Vietnamese fighters to compete in Indonesia

The Vietnam national karate team will compete in the third Indonesia Open Karate Championships in Jakarta from May 30 – June 2.

Vietnam's economy gets thumbs up from EU report

VietNamNet Bridge - Delegation of the European Union to Viet Nam yesterday launched the Green Book 2011 which contains an analysis of Viet Nam's trade and economic performance in 2010 and the first quarter of 2011.