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Vietnam wins two first prizes at ASEAN ICT Awards 2015

 VietNamNet Bridge – The country has been given 2 first, 1 second and 1 third prizes at ASEAN ICT Awards (AICTA) 2015 at a ceremony in Danang City on November 26.

MOF continues to cherish Vietnam’s automobile dream

While experts remain pessimistic about Vietnam’s automobile industry, pointing out that its great efforts in the last several decades have been in vain, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) still puts high hopes on the industry’s development.

Da Nang to provide free water to tourists

 Da Nang's culture, sport and tourism department will provide free water to local people and tourists under a pilot project later this year.

Honda Vietnam requested to recall 12,000 scooters

 The Viet Nam Register has requested Honda Viet Nam to recall 12,000 SH scooters, produced from August 19 to October 6 this year, due to an error in the anti-theft system software.

Vietnam to boost ASEAN IT, telecommunations

 Vietnam commits to promote regional co-operation as an active and responsible member, and contribute to building an ASEAN Community with unity, solidarity with a regional and global reputation

Experts sceptical of Maritime Silk Road

Doubts of the possibility of creating a modern Maritime Silk Road that passes through the East Sea continue to dog experts concerned by on-going territorial disputes in the region.

Players called to train for Asian U23

 Coach Toshyia Miura has summoned 29 players to prepare for the final round of the Asian U23 Football Championship next year in Qatar.

The list of newly elected Party Secretaries of 61 provinces

All 63 provinces and cities in Vietnam successfully held the Party Congress to elect leaders for the new term and select delegates for the 12th National Party Congress in early 2016.

Thanksgiving shopping crowds 'good not great'; online sales strong

 Retailers across the United States offered early Black Friday discounts to lure bargain-hunters on Thanksgiving eve, but initial checks showed crowds in brick-and-mortar stores were subdued even as online sales jumped.

Minh 4 seed in US badminton event

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Tien Minh is seeded No 4 at the men's singles competition in this year's USA International badminton tournament.

E. coli from Costco chicken salad traced to tainted celery

 A multi-state E. coli outbreak that has sickened at least 19 people who ate rotisserie chicken salad sold at Costco Wholesale Corp's stores has been traced to a celery-and-onion mix used in the salad,

Earning a living in 60 degrees Celsius fish-steaming workshops

 VietNamNet Bridge - Hundreds of poor workers in Binh Dinh province, in central Vietnam, work hard for 10 hours each day inside fish-steaming facilities to earn a daily income from VND150,000 to VND200,000 ($7-10) per person.

Aviation companies’ shares hunted

VietNamNet Bridge - The companies in the aviation sector, which have large investment capital and enjoy business advantages, have always been eyed by big investors.

Sweden shares experience on sustainable urban transport with Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge - A transport delegationled by Swedish Vice Minister for Infrastructure Erik Bromander is visiting Vietnam to share the country’s best practices in the fields of transportation and urbanization. 

Models with disabilities on the catwalk

 VietNamNet Bridge - Some 30 disabled female models graced the catwalk at the “I Am Beautiful. You Too!” fashion show in Hanoi on November 21, showcasing original pieces that fuse Western and Asian styles.

A visit to the Oceanographic Museum of Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge - If you travel to Nha Trang, do not forget to visit the Oceanographic Museum of Vietnam to learn about the beautiful and rare sea creatures housed here.

Government News In Brief

 Defence Minister greets Cambodian Interior officials, Party chief welcomes Lao diplomat in ambassadorial role, Vietnam, Belarus forge ties in national security, National Assembly Chairman receives ASEAN journalists

President hails Vietnam-Germany economic cooperation potential

 The freshly concluded visit to Germany by Vietnam’s President Truong Tan Sang has opened up new prospects for the cooperation between the two countries.

20 beautiful images of Vietnam on Rough Guide

 VietNamNet Bridge - Rough Guides has selected the 21 top favored photos on Picfair, which depict typical images of Vietnam.

NA deputies adopt more laws, resolutions

 National Assembly deputies discussed the draft revised Law on Press and adopted a resolution on the implementation of bailiff institution during their plenary session in Hanoi on November 26.