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The island of god

VietNamNet Bridge – The rivers and channels of the amazing Mekong Delta contain many islands that are interesting to visit. The richly fertile island of Cu Lao May, or May Islet in Vinh Long Province is also known as the land of God.

Moscow on alert after its second terrorist attack within a year

Moscow saw its second suicide attack within less than 12 months, as about 30 people were killed and some 170 injured in an explosion at the Domodedovo airport on Monday, according to the latest figures released by Russian authorities.

What rich people buy for Tet?

Wealthy Vietnamese are not eating to be full, but instead they eat for pleasure. Therefore, they do not think twice about spending money to purchase goods for Tet, and import products are always their first choice.

Tet homecomings tell different stories

VietNamNet Bridge – "There, now we are home." Tran Phuong Lan, in her mid-forties, had tears in her eyes as she held her daughter's hand tight at the Tan Son Nhat International Airport last Sunday, Jan 23.

What to expect in the telecom market in 2011?

Experts believe that 2011 will be the right time for telecom service providers to apply new policies that aim for sustainable development instead of network expansion.

Primary schools struggling to find English teachers

Ministry of Education and Training’s (MOET) pilot program to teach English to third graders has begun inthe 2010-2011 academic year. However, schools cannot recruit enough teachers.

Banks report big profits for 2010

Though having experienced a year will full ups and downs, most of commercial banks have reported big profits. This has bolstered the viewpoint that banking remains the most profitable sector in Vietnam’s economy.

A Vietnam Airlines’ passenger injured in Moscow blast

VietNamNet Bridge – A Russian passenger on a HCM City-Moscow flight of Vietnam Airlines was injured on his leg while getting into the arrival terminal.

New road helps tap tourism potential

VietNamNet Bridge – Rung Sac (Sac Forest) road, a new road linking HCMC with the East Sea through coastal district Can Gio, was inaugurated on Saturday after nine years of construction, feeding eco-tourism potential . . .

Small change in short supply ahead of Tet

VietNamNet Bridge – The demand for low denomination banknotes has increased sharply ahead of Tet (lunar New Year), causing a headache for both banks and the public, but playing into the hands of black market traders.

Poverty causes school dropouts

VietNamNet Bridge – Vu Thi Hoan regrets leaving school at 15 to start work in a hair salon on La Thanh Street, Ha Noi, two years ago, but she said she had had no choice.

Female referees to officiate at London Olympic qualifiers

VietNamNet Bridge – Two female Vietnamese referees have been assigned by FIFA to officiate in the preliminary round of the football for the London Olympics, the Viet Nam Football Federation announced yesterday, Jan 24.

Natural disasters come as no surprise

VietNamNet Bridge – Unless we are friendly with nature we will suffer more losses in human life and property.

Singapore provides training for Mekong Delta

VietNamNet Bridge – The Singaporean government will provide training programme for the Mekong Delta provinces of Can Tho and Kien Giang under the Singapore Cooperation Programme, said Pong Kok Tian, Singaporean Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City.

ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 25/1

Tet fun minority style at Ethnology Museum; Mekong ornamental sales at 5 riverbank sites; Exhibition of Chinese artworks opens in Ha Noi; Spring festival to stir up capital; Da Lat flowers showcased at blooming extravaganza

Singer sweeps Golden Ochna Awards

VietNamNet Bridge – Pop star Dam Vinh Hung won in three categories at the Mai Vang (Golden Ochna) Awards that were given away in HCM City on Saturday.

Experts warn dollar interest rate war could spell danger for exchange rate

The monetary market is tensely competitive  at the beginning of the year because commercial banks have triggered a new interest rate war

Photos a unique documentary of Giong festival

VietNamNet Bridge – A unique exhibition displaying veteran photographer Van Tho's collection of 100 photos of the Giong Festival has opened at the Phu Dong Temple, in Gia Lam District on the outskirts of Ha Noi.

Russia becomes official host of 2018 FIFA World Cup

A declaration on Russia's official status as the organizer of the 2018 FIFA World Cup was signed in St.Petersburg on Sunday.

Courtesy classes highlighted in China's primary, middle school education

China's education ministry has ordered all primary and middle schools to teach students the basics of good manners, both with formal classes and by holding after-class activities.