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Vietnamese movie director honored in USA

VietNamNet Bridge – People’s Artist, director Dang Nhat Minh was honored in the US for his great contribution to Vietnam’s film industry.

Actress criticized for wearing imitation dress

A news site recently posted an article citing a Facebook blogger who confirmed that actress Tang Thanh Ha attended the first Vietnam international film festival wearing a long gown that was a copy of an Elie Saab design.

Facebook to launch new message platform

Facebook announced on Monday that it would launch a new messaging platform, providing an email address of "@facebook.com."

National Geographic rates Nha Trang as bad beach destination

Based on six standards, 340 experts have selected the 10 worst cities in the world in 2010 in a selection held by the National Geographic Society's Center for Sustainable Destinations. Vietnam’s Nha Trang is named on the list.

Quang Ngai: More floods, thousands of families evacuated

The water levels in rivers in the central province of Quang Ngai on November 15 exceeded the highest alert. More than 4000 people were evacuated when the consequences left by the last flood were not solved.

Accused Russian arms dealer Bout extradited to U.S.

Thai cabinet meeting on Tuesday morning resolved to extradite an alleged Russian arms trafficker, Victor Bout, to stand trial in the U.S. court.

Pu'er may help diabetics: Research

It’s well known that dark, mellow Pu'er tea reduces blood fat, lowers cholesterol, aids in weight loss and assists digestion.

HSBC warns downside risks in Asian economy

As Asian economy was barreling ahead, downside risks including higher interest rates in advanced economies and a slowdown in exports were still worth keeping an eye on, said HSBC in a research paper released late Monday.

Police detain eight in connection with deadly blaze at Shanghai apartment building

Police detained eight people Tuesday in connection with Monday's blaze at a high-rise apartment building that left 53 people dead and more than 70 injured in Shanghai's Jing'an District, authorities said Tuesday evening.

Plane breaks wing in emergency landing in Russia's Siberia

A passenger plane made an emergency landing in Russia's Western Siberia, breaking its left wing, RIA Novosti news agency reported on Tuesday.

GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 16/11

President calls for closer Japanese links; VN voices support for Myanmar peace; PM approves clean water plan in Delta

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 16/11

Drastic measures to curb pig disease; Alleged anti-State agitator prosecuted; Car plunged into field injuring 7 passengers; 3 killed, 1 in coma after smoke poisoning; Obstetrician to be prosecuted over death

Museum celebrates bygone era

VietNamNet Bridge – On a journey to the Tay Nguyen (Central Highlands) province of Dac Lac, visitors can discover a unique house which showcases machinery and artefacts of a bygone era in the surrounding villages.

Doctors warn parents over Rotavirus season

VietNamNet Bridge – Pediatricians have warned parents to improve their children's hygiene to prevent Rotavirus during the winter – spring season.

HCM City water polluted by building waste sludge

VietNamNet Bridge – Improper disposal of excessive amounts of mud waste from infrastructure and canal-dredging projects have caused severe pollution problems in HCM City, authorities have said.

Decree aims to curb kindergarten overcrowding

VietNamNet Bridge – There are growing public doubts about the Ministry of Education and Training's new draft decree stipulating that there should be no more than 35 children in each public kindergarten classroom.

Cambodian leaders applaud close co-operation with VN

VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnamese and Cambodian Prime Ministers reached a consensus on all contents for increasing bilateral co-operation in the future at their talks in Phnom Penh yesterday, Nov 15.

Gov't bids to speed up administrative reforms

VietNamNet Bridge – The Government has pledged to complete its administrative reform programme for the 2001 – 2010 period in an aim to reduce cumbersome procedures for both individuals and businesses.

ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 16/11

US charity Sister City Committee donates books to Vietnamese kids; Archaeologists find prehistoric artefacts in Ha Giang cave; Painting by Vietnamese Emperor Ham Nghi to be auctioned

NA passes new laws, 2011 budget resolution

VietNamNet Bridge – National Assembly deputies yesterday, Nov 15, approved new laws on inspection, public employees, and environmental protection, as well as passing the State budget resolution for 2011.