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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.

Natalie Portman romantic comedy leads box office

Natalie Portman, already riding high during awards season with "Black Swan," took the No. 1 spot at the North American box office on Sunday for the first time in five years with her romantic comedy debut.

Explosion at Moscow's airport kills at least 31

At least 31 people were killed and over 130 were injured in an explosion at Moscow's Domodedovo airport on Monday, the Russian Health Ministry said.

GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 25/1

Stronger measures called for in battle against corruption; Diplomatic corps visit Ho Dynasty Citadel; VN attends Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum; Deputy PM pays a New Year visit to Yen Bai

Minh reaches No 7 in new world standings

VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Tien Minh was ranked seventh in the world in January according to the Badminton World Federation (BWF).

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 25/1

Entrepreneurs asked to ‘take and give’; Cement sales up 10%; City committed to curbing Tet price rises; Japan provides $700m loan for development; US$5b in seafood exports targeted; Firm signs airline crockery contract

Peach and kumquat trees expensive due to cold weather

Hanoians now know for sure that they will have to spend more on peach and kumquat trees this Tet. The cold weather has pushed their prices by 15-30 percent in comparison with the previous Tet.  

S Korea to consider local production of vaccines for FMD

South Korean President Lee Myung-bak said Monday that his administration will actively consider local production of vaccines for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), which has ravaged the country's livestock industry since its first outbreak

Tourism real estate under inspection in 2011

Many localities considered the “paradise of resort real estate”, have granted a lot of investment licenses. However, the investors only registered the projects to reserve the land,  as many do not have the capability to implement them.