Allowing enterprises to import gold can only prevent the domestic prices from increasing more sharply than the world prices, said Vu Viet Ngoan, Deputy Chair of the National Assembly’s Economics Committee.

Though members of the Vietnam Banking Association have agreed to keep the ceiling deposit interest rate at 12 percent per annum, many banks have quietly raised the deposit interest rates to 14-15 percent.

VietNamNet Bridge – The National Assembly has adopted State budget estimates for 2011 by an 80.53 percent vote, with VND605 trillion in total revenues, VND10 billion of which comes from 2010 incomings, VND725.6 trillion in total spending

Vietnam’s delegation to visit Cambodia; Vietnam, Austria strengthen cooperation; PM Dung joins Vietnam-Korea economic talks; Italian Ambassador presented with friendship order; Vietnam-Laos promote comprehensive cooperation

VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnamese delegation led by State President Nguyen Minh Triet attended the 18th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders Meeting in Yokohama, Japan on November 11, at the invitation of Prime Minister Naoto Kan.

Professional ethics proves to be the best supervisor at schools, and only teachers’ love towards their students can help them do their job well. Installing cameras at schools is the last resolution

VietNamNet Bridge – Len Aldis, Secretary of the Britain-Vietnam Friendship Society, has described the day the US began spraying Agent Orange/dioxin on Vietnam as “A day of infamy”.

Many telecom service providers have expressed their determination to provide 4G technology-based services in Vietnam. However, they well understand that they will have to cope with several difficulties.

Petroleum importers and distributors now complain that they are incurring heavy losses due to the more expensive dollar and the increasing petroleum prices in the world market.

Experts have urged building up a deposit insurance law which aims to protect depositors and the banking system

Train driver receives medal for bravery; Vietnam attends East Asia forum on families; 10,000 old vehicles to cease operation; Man admits having fake MSG; 17 people poisoned by fish toxins

VietNamNet Bridge – Nearly 70 international scholars arrived in HCM City on November 10 to attend an international workshop on the East Sea from November 11-12.

VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam's programme to rejuvenate agriculture had been introduced in 10,000 communes since it was launched in 2009, Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Cao Duc Phat told its international supporters

The preparation for the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou has been completed, said Xu Ruisheng, deputy secretary general of the Guangzhou Asian Games Organizing Committee (GAGOC) at a press conference here on Wednesday.

VietNamNet Bridge – A 17th century communal house on the outskirts of Ha Noi that won the highest prize in the heritage preservation category at the International Union of Architects has officially reopened after months of restoration.

VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam's Saint Giong Festival has been put among 47 nominations for recognition as world intangible cultural heritage by the UNESCO.

VietNamNet Bridge – The Drug Administration of Viet Nam has asked all health departments and pharmaceutical firms nationwide to apply prompt measures to stabilise drug prices.

Olympian to compete on Saturday; Veteran sharpshooter eyes gold; Joton to compete in friendly tour; Women get set for Asian Games; Thai players enter local tourney

VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam's under-23s were stunned by Turkmenistan 6-2 in their second match in the Asian Games yesterday, Nov 10.

VietNamNet Bridge - Nicole Faria, 20, a professional model from India, won the Miss Earth Talent 2010 after defeating 17 other candidates at the Miss Earth 2010 talent competition in HCM City on November 9.