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K + to get the Premier League TV rights

VietNamNet Bridge - Canal Plus, the French co-owner of K +, has just announced to buy some exclusive packages of the Premier League (EPL) broadcasting right for $40 million.

Policeman returns VND150 million for overseas Vietnamese

On the flight from Da Nang to Khanh Hoa, a Vietnamese American forgot her purse with around $7,000, six Visa cards and some personal documents. A lieutenant in the immigration department sent the money and documents to the victim.

Pa Then people play with fire

As part of the New Year celebration of 19 ethnic groups in the Vietnam Ethnic Culture Village in Son Tay, Hanoi, the fire jumping ceremony of the Pa Then people took place on the evening of February 20, with the participation of hundreds of people.

Funny and weird acts at festivals in Vietnam

The first lunar month is the month of festivals. Everywhere in the country, festivals are held to commemorate those who contributed to the country and the people and to pray for peace and prosperity in the new year.

Local airlines cancel, delay over 540 Tet flights

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese air carriers cancelled and delayed departure schedules of at least 546 flights during Lunar New Year holiday, better known as Tet,

Which banks will be called for M&A in 2013?

TrustBank has “opened fire,” kicking start a new merger and acquisition (M&A) wave in 2013. What are the next?

Prada's 1950s girl dreams of Bond in Milan

 Italian iconic fashion house Prada transformed 1950s American housewives into would-be Bond girls on Thursday, with a lethally seductive look which gave a powerful twist to the classic hourglass dress.

Educators offer to sell school to get money for debt payment

A school has been offered for sale since the investors cannot enroll students, cannot afford the high land leasing fee and the high bank loan interest rates.

State urges software firms to spend VND20 billion on certificates

Nearly one million US dollars, or over VND20 billion, would be disbursed from the state budget in a program to help software firms obtain the CMMi (capability maturity model integration) and ISO27001 certificates

TV audiences unamused by bad comedies

 VietNamNet Bridge – Many comedic plays have aired on television in recent months, but audiences have not been satisfied with the quality of scripts and actors’ performances.

Farmers struggle to water their crops

 VietNamNet Bridge – Farmers in the Tay Nguyen region are struggling to find water to irrigate their crops as a drought that hit them early this year has caused many rivers and reservoirs to dry up.

Gold, dollar prices dance after Tet holiday

The dollar price has been fluctuating so heavily since the market re-opening after the Tet holiday. However, experts believe that this does not mean the start of the dong depreciation wave.

Poetry Day focuses on youth

VietNamNet Bridge – The year’s most-anticipated poetry festival takes place at the Temple of Literature in Ha Noi this weekend, when the 11th National Poetry Day coincides as usual

Take the plunge at Lang Sen Wetland Reserve

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ensconced in Dong Thap Province, Lang Sen Wetland Reserve is already a destination for people who love nature and could soon become a hot-spot for couples as well.

Next to Tet holiday, worry about unemployment comes

VietNamNet Bridge – After spending a long Tet holiday at ease, people have returned to the normal life with the permanent worry about the unemployment and low pay.

Scientists find luoc vang plant has many medicinal uses

 VietNamNet Bridge – Scientists from the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology's Institute of Marine Biochemistry have identified many valuable compounds in the luoc vang plant,

Bullied children can suffer lasting psychological harm as adults: study

 Bullied children grow into adults who are at increased risk of developing anxiety disorders, depression and suicidal thoughts, according to a study led by researchers at Duke University.

Cycling – new fashion in Hanoi

VietNamNet Bridge - Hanoi seems to be more romantic with the emerging hobby of cycling and the return of bicycles on the street.

Tien Minh expected to play No. 1 seed at UK badminton champs

 VietNamNet Bridge – The organising board of the 2013 All England Open Badminton Championships has finalised player seeds, draw and competition schedule.

Visit the first “snake museum” in Vietnam

The Dong Tam snake farm is not only the place where breeds and conserves rare snake species, but also a “hospital” that has rescued thousands of patients who were bitten by venomous snakes.