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Bans won’t be useful in building non-cash economy

VietNamNet Bridge – The tentative suggestion on requiring via-bank payment for the transactions of valuable products, to many people, is just “trifle,” and raises no worry to them, because they believe they can play tricks to dodge the laws.

An, Son steal tickets to worlds

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese representatives Nguyen Thi Thanh An and Nguyen Ngoc Truong Son pocketed tickets to the Chess World Cup next year in Norway at the Asian 3.3 Zonal Chess Championship, 

Ministry tries to resolve chaos over transgender recognition

 VietNamNet Bridge – An official from the Ministry of Justice said that they would protect and support transgender people and were currently waiting for the NA’s approval of some new regulations relating to the issue.  

Local authorities rush to provide free WiFi to attract tourists

VietNamNet Bridge – Hoi An, Hue and then other cities all have provided free WiFi in their localities in an effort to promote tourism and create most favorable conditions for people.

Le Quang Liem’s first defeat at Gilbrantar 2013

VietNamNet Bridge – Playing the white chessmen, Le Quang Liem was defeated by the defending champion Nigel de Short. Liem has been knocked off from the top group, which is difficult for him to compete for the championship.

Gymnastics excluded from 27th SEA Games in Myanmar

VietNamNet Bridge - In a meeting of the Southeast Asian Sports Federation held in Nay Pyi Taw (Myanmar) yesterday, January 29, the host country of the 27th SEA Games officially decided to exclude gymnastics out from the competition program.

Eximbank and Sacombank begin merger process

 VietNamNet Bridge – Eximbank (EIB) and Sacombank (STB) late yesterday, Jan 29, signed a five-year co-operation agreement which will pave a way for a likely merger between two of the biggest commercial banks in Viet Nam.

Enterprises anxious to export sugar

Slow sale, high inventories, low sale prices all have put sugar manufacturers on tenterhooks. They have been burning to get the nod from competent agencies to export sugar to clear the stocks.

Go to "healthy market" in Hanoi

VietNamNet Bridge – The wretched life of patients and their relatives at hospitals is revealed at a photo exhibition named “Health Market” at No. 45 Trang Tien, Ha Noi.

Cabinet meeting focuses on ensuring joyful Tet

 VietNamNet Bridge – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has underlined the need to implement solutions agreed upon this year in an appropriate and effective manner.

Scientists warn about “office risks”

The people working at offices and self-contained buildings are prone to some diseases of headache or inflammation because of the regular inhalation of volatile organic compounds arising from printers, wooden furniture or paints.

The story about a teacher who says “I have HIV”

A teacher in the mountainous region bluntly stated “I am an HIV positive teacher” after many times of unsuccessfully trying to commit suicide

Train, coach tickets scarce but air tickets abundant

 VietNamNet Bridge – While several people find it difficult to buy train and coach tickets for Tet due to strong demand, air tickets for the holiday are not selling well.

Foreign currencies flowing out from the public

VietNamNet Bridge – A big amount of foreign currencies has been sold by people recently since they, after weighing pros and cons, decided that it would be better to keep dong than dollars.

Nameless plants also collected by Chinese merchants

Many areas in the northern provinces have become stripped bare with plants plucked to be sold to Chinese merchants who have been collecting nearly all kinds of plants in Vietnam.

Saigontourist entrusted to develop river tourism

 VietNamNet Bridge – The HCMC government has entrusted Saigontourist Holding Company to develop river tourism and agreed on the firm’s proposals to create some typical tourism products for the city.

The government willing to send a police regiment to HCM City

If HCM City proposes to have an additional 1-2 more mobile police regiments, the central government is also willing to support to re-establish order and regain the confidence of the people,  Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said.

Le Quang Liem faces law-breaking incident at Gibraltar Chess Festival

VietNamNet Bridge – The unexpected incident happened in the seventh round between Le Quang Liem and the world’s No. 13 player - Ivanchuk, when both players accidentally violated the rules of the tournament.

Brokers report contrast pictures of 2012 profits

 VietNamNet Bridge – Although the overall picture of losses and gains is still unclear, many securities enterprises reported contrast situations in 2012 with some posting up big profits while others incurred heavy losses.

Hanoi’s flower village enters the season

VietNamNet Bridge - Nearly two weeks before the lunar New Year, the Nhat Tan flower village in Hanoi begins to be busy with on-the-spot transactions when many customers go to the village to buy peach and kumquat trees.