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Experts examine nuclear feasibility

VietNamNet Bridge – Reports on the feasibility of two nuclear power plants would be completed next year, then submitted to the Government, said Nguyen Manh Hung, deputy head of the project management board. 

Three scenarios for national economy in 2013

 VietNamNet Bridge – Economists have outlined three alternative scenarios for the national economy in 2013, each extrapolated from the hypothetical GDP growth rates of 5, 5.68 and 6.34 percent.

Adidas Vietnam under the tax authorities’ microscope

The General Department of Taxation has asked the HCM City tax office to review the relations between Adidas Vietnam and a number of companies in the global system of Adidas to determine the costs that this firm declared for tax calculation.

Occupational accidents increase due to obsolete machinery

According to the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs, there are nearly 6,000 labor accidents in Vietnam, killing about 600 people, annually. However, the data at hospitals showed that the number of victims is more than three times.

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 10/12

  Money raised for eye treatment in Vietnam; Anaesthetic drug found by border guards; Vietnam shares climate change experience with Cuba; Lao Cai fines online gamblers $520

Encroachment of canals, sewers blocks City's waste-water drains

 VietNamNet Bridge – Rains and high tides have blocked drains in many areas in HCM City because of illegal building near canals, sewers, manholes and sluice gates.

Vietnam builds 4-star resort in Ban Gioc

VietNamNet Bridge – A luxury resort with 60 rooms and 24 bungalows will be built next to the famous Ban Gioc Waterfall in Cao Bang Province. It is expected that the resort will open in late 2013.

Marathoners to run length of Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – Two men, one Australian and one Vietnamese, will embark on a pole-to-pole super-marathon along the length of Vietnam in order to raise funds for clean drinking and sanitary projects.

White color at the Vietnam fashion week

VietNamNet Bridge - After two years ruled the fashion markets, white color continues to be the color trend of the Vietnam Spring Summer 2013 Fashion Week.

Doha climate talks to end with weak commitment by rich nations

 The United Nations climate talks in Doha entered the final stage Saturday with drafts of the low- ambitious second period of Kyoto Protocol and weak commitment on climate finance

Hanoi transforms craft villages into tourist sites

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hanoi plans to develop six traditional craft villages into tourist destinations to attract domestic and international tourists from now until 2015.

China continues its plot in the East Sea

VietNamNet Bridge - According to Major-General Le Van Cuong, China's unilateral actions to control the East Sea, use of its fishing fleet to disturb the sovereign waters of Vietnam will continue, at increasing levels.

Animation becomes YouTube hit

 VietNamNet Bridge – A 3D cartoon produced in 2011 and uploaded on YouTube recently has become a hit with 4 million views.

Typhoon death toll soars to 620 in Philippines

 The official death toll from typhoon Bopha (local name Pablo) in the Philippines has already reached 620, while the number of missing also rose to 817, National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said Sunday.

Auto sales decreases sink down the localities’ pockets

When automobile manufacturers’ association reported the sharp falls in the car sales, big worries have been raised--not only to the manufacturers, but to local authorities as well.

Southeast Asia tied by heritage

VietNamNet Bridge – Inspirational displays of photos of ancient World Heritage sites and artefacts from throughout Southeast Asia are being used in an exhibition at the site of the millennium-old Thang Long Citadel.  

SPORTS IN BRIEF 10/12

 Bodybuilders bring home silver medals; Women's football team moves up in world ranking; Sai Gon Heat to take on Malaysia Dragon; VN footballer invited to train in Portugal

Aviation anti-terrorism drill in Lam Dong

The aviation industry conducted a national anti-terrorism drill at Lien Khuong Air Terminal in the Central Highland province of Lam Dong on December 9.

Japan pledges US$2.6 bil in ODA to Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Japanese Government has committed to grant US$2.6 billion in official development assistance (ODA) to Vietnam in 2013, nearly doubling last year’s figure (US$1.4 billion).

Mixed fortunes for Vietnamese athletes at Taekwondo champs

 VietNamNet Bridge – After three days of competitions, Vietnam have pocketed four silver and two bronze medals at the World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships in Tunja, Columbia.