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Man, 46, held for anti-state speech

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Investigation Police Agency under the Ministry of Public Security said yesterday (Dec 16) that it has launched criminal proceedings against Nguyen Van Dai, on the charge of conducting anti-state propaganda.

Ha Long Bay through Vietnamese photographer’s lens

 VietNamNet Bridge – Boredpanda.com, a leading art, design and photography community has posted a photo gallery Vietnamese photographer Le Quang featuring Ha Long Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay.

Photos: 40 years of Sai Gon - Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City - the “Pearl of the Far East” has developed into a megacity of modern times, with skyscrapers, large avenues, architectural works and dynamic foundation of life, economy and culture.

Graffiti marks VN-German relations

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese graffiti artist Pham Minh Tuan and his assistant completed graffiti work yesterday (Dec 16) on the wall in front of the German Consulate General in HCM City.

Storm Melor weakens over Truong Sa Island

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Central and Central Highlands Flood and Storm Prevention Centre said it was yet to make contact with two fishing vessels off the coast of the Philippines.

Phuong VN's danger man: Murata

 VietNamNet Bridge – Coach Kazuhiro Murata of Cerezo Osaka FC of said his players would keep their eyes on Viet Nam U23 player Nguyen Cong Phuong during their friendly match today (Dec 17) at Hang Day stadium.

Mathematician to release book

 VietNamNet Bridge – Mathematician Ngo Bao Chau will release his latest book Oscar and the Lady in Pink, which he translated from the novel by Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt on Saturday.

Vietnamese fine arts' five-year development reviewed

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnam Fine Arts Exhibition, opened in Hanoi from December 9 - 23, are showcasing 409 pieces, created from 2011 to 2015, to give the public an overview on a period of the Vietnamese fine arts.

S Pen for Galaxy Note: work bearing the stamp of Vietnamese engineers

VietNamNet Bridge - S Pen, the stylus for Samsung’s Galaxy Note series, was created with the significant contribution of Vietnamese engineers.

The students who ‘mistakenly go to university’

Only after several years of studying do students realize that following university education is not what they want. The number of students who make wrong choices about their career has risen, educators have warned.

Development partners worry about Vietnam’s public debt

VietNamNet Bridge - Investors have repeatedly voiced their concern about Vietnam’s public debt which has been increasing rapidly, and about the national default risk, according to Le Xuan Nghia, head of the Business Development Institute (BDI).

Photos: International medical experts visit Vietnam to treat wounded elephants

VietNamNet Bridge - Doctors and experts of Asia Animals have arrived in Vietnam to treat diseases and wounds of tamed elephants.

Elephant Mountain gifts tourists lasting memories of peaks, falls

 VietNamNet Bridge – From a distance, Elephant Mountain looks like two giant elephants kissing the ground. They are lying between mountains and forests that extend endlessly.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 17/12

Medical equipment corporation equitisation plan endorsed, Vietnam’s rice export surpasses yearly target, Cement sales drop overseas, increase at home, Companies plan big dividend payments by year-end

Vietnam’s five State-owned corporations with huge foreign debts

 VietNamNet Bridge - Most of the foreign debt owed by State-owned corporations is concentrated in key business sectors, where they must seek giant funds for projects.

Oil won't affect Vietnam's 2015 budget

 Do Hoang Anh Tuan, deputy minister of finance, said reduction in the world crude price to US$36 per barrel in future transactions would not affect budget revenue this year.

Government News In Brief

Australia continues investment in VN human resources, President meets outgoing Qatar Ambassador, Mexican lower house wishes to boost ties with Vietnam, Deputy PM hails Japan as leading, long-term partner

HCM City Conservatory presents Gerald Berthiaume

 Distinguished Professor of Music at Washington State University Gerald Berthiaume will be the special guest of honour for two upcoming concerts at the Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music.

Social News 17/12

Temporary bridge poses risk to ethnic people, Hanoi wants road stretch opened before Tet, Director of District People's Procuracy prosecuted, Hanoi to build new green complex, Two drug traffickers arrested in Son La

Co-working spaces appear as new business model in VN

Co-working spaces with a special focus on startups are opening in response to the explosion in the number of startups.