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Vocal journalist burnt by stranger dies

VietNamNet Bridge - A Vietnamese journalist who was set on fire while he was sleeping by a stranger who broke into his private house died on January 29 - after 10 days in critical condition.

Vietnam enthusiastic with WEF’s activities

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam has taken an active part in the freshly-ended 41st World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, said Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan.

Party and State leaders pay pre-Tet visits

VietNamNet Bridge - Newly-elected Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong sent best wishes to army units during his New Year visit to the Defence Ministry headquarters on January 30.

Djokovic wins Australian Open men's single title

World No. 3 Serbian Novak Djokovic on Sunday beat World No.5 Andy Murray 6-4, 6-2, 6-3 in the Australian men's single final to claim his second Grand Slam title.

Davos meeting ends with sense of cautious optimism

The annual meeting of the 41st World Economic Forum (WEF) ended on Sunday in the Swiss Alpine ski resort of Davos with a sense of cautious optimism.

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 31/1

3,600 in HCMC ask for jobless benefits; Hanoi policemen jailed for stealing guns; Hanoi fire spreads panic; Train hits two crossing railway tracks, one dies; Vietnamese professor named as ABI academician

University lecturers absorbed by teaching, have no time for research

University lecturers spend most of their time on teaching and giving extra classes to earn their living, which explains why they do not have time for research.  

ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 31/1

Vietnam attends int’l book fair in India; Int’l music exchange held in Hanoi; Hanoi Museum exhibits 3000 objects; Their time to shine; Antique exhibition to open during Tet; Hue to organise prayer for peace and happiness

Students avoid social sciences

VietNamNet Bridge – The study of social sciences and humanities has become unpopular among youth, with many students opting to pursue majors in subjects such as information technology, marketing or finance.

HCM City earmarks $30,000 for 15-year-old tennis star

VietNamNet Bridge - Ho Chi Minh City will spend US$30,000 to train young tennis star Nguyen Hoang Thien, Mai Ba Hung, deputy director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said Tuesday.

Stock markets urged to invest in new IT security applications

VietNamNet Bridge - Stock market IT security remains a problem as the websites of securities firms continue to be hacked and fraudulent transactions occur, according to experts.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 31/1

Vietnamese shrimps’ success and challenges; Vietnam-India trade turnover reaches nearly US$2.6 billion; Food, beverage sector expands; Seafood processors waste energy, says study; Investors take to VN property  

IT IN BRIEF 31/1

Mobifone issues new policy on subscribers; Satellite television launches PC channel; VinaPhone records high growth 

Device helps pregnant diabetics

Research has shown that an artificial pancreas could prevent the potentially fatal complications that can affect diabetic mothers-to-be, according to BBC reports.

Businesses fear exchange rate fluctuations will gobble up their profit

A lot of businesses have incurred big losses due to the dong/dollar exchange rate fluctuations.

1000 voices to join international choir competition in VN

VietNamNet Bridge – More than 1000 singers from Asian countries will participate in the first international choir competition in the ancient town of Hoi An from March 16-20.

Ethnic students to get free schooling

VietNamNet Bridge – Students from the smallest ethnic minority groups at all education levels will be exempted from education fees beginning in March this year following a recently issued Government decree.

Consumers warned of poor quality Tet food

VietNamNet Bridge - The Ha Noi Market Watch has warned customers city-wide about substandard foods which have increasingly been uncovered prior to Tet (Lunar New Year).

Vietnam fails at AFF Cup 2010, why?

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) Vice Chair Nguyen Lan Trung on January 29 talked to VietNamNet about the meeting between the VFF, the National Coaching Council and the national football squad’s coach Henrique Calisto on January 27.

Unique tours for businesspeople

VietNamNet Bridge - Businesspeople are often interested in unique and strange tours with high-quality services as they don’t have much time on relaxing.