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New deadline set for editing of foreign TV

 VietNamNet Bridge – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has approved an extension of the deadline for requirements related to translating and editing of content on foreign TV channels to May 15, 2013.

Fund to set up to encourage PPP model in Vietnam

Vietnam may set up a fund which helps prepare and start investment projects under the mode of private public partnership (PPP). This could be seen as a solution to make PPP more popular in Vietnam.

Vietnam becomes “job paradise” for English native speakers

Foreign language centers have never before had so many foreign teachers. The increasingly high demand for foreign English teachers has turned Vietnam into a promising land for many English native speakers.

Stunning Lang Co Bay is real tourist trap

 VietNamNet Bridge – Since being recognized as one of the 30 most beautiful bays in the world in 2009, Lang Co Bay has become a very popular stop for both international and local tourists.

Brazil encapsulated by exhibition

 VietNamNet Bridge – The most well-known aspects of Brazil, from its striking nature to its sport and music, are on show in Ha Noi in an exhibition of illustrations.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 27/11

Economic crisis hits 60% of SMEs; Transport companies rail at road fee; HCM City strengthens focus on hi-tech agriculture; Power firm shakeup ticked; Reclaimed Mekong land is top producer

Financially flexible policy for scientists to be applied in HCM City

VietNamNet Bridge – From 2013, Ho Chi Minh City will apply the new financial mechanism in scientific research. Accordingly, research results can be traded.

PM gives nod to carbon trading

 VietNamNet Bridge – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has approved a plan to manage greenhouse gas emissions and establish a carbon trading scheme.

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 26/11

  Exhibition on domestic violence in Hanoi; Improved hospital hygiene helps curb antibiotic intake; Support key in the fight against HIV; Screening to reduce birth defects by 95%

International experts examine Vietnam’s traffic

Nearly 600 scientists, including 100 people from 15 countries attended the International Conference on Traffic Safety in Hanoi last week to give suggestions to help Vietnam reduce traffic accidents.

Poet unveils new volumes at Opera House

VietNamNet Bridge – Poet Vi Thuy Linh has released her first prose collection, ViLi's Essays.  

Manufacturers stop making high grade products, focus on popular goods

Food companies don’t intend to make high grade canned products for the Tet sale season, but they will concentrate in making products with reasonable prices to retain consumers.

Public servants to have nine days off for Tet holiday

VietNamNet Bridge -After the 4 days off for the New Year, state employees and workers will have a nine-day Lunar New Year holiday, from February 9 to 17, 2013.

IT NEWS IN BRIEF

E-commerce – effective way to overcome crisis; Web users learn value of security; Websites warned of virus threat; CyberSource and PeaceSoft reach agreement; Viettel cuts off EVN subscribers

Hai Phong girl wins Vietnam’s Next Top Model 2012

VietNamNet Bridge - Mai Thi Giang, 21, from the northern port city of Haiphong, is the winner of the Vietnam’s Next Top Model 2012, which ended in Ho Chi Minh City on November 25.    

Strong Binh Duong tame youngsters

VietNamNet Bridge – V-League club Becamex Binh Duong overcame the Vietnamese U22 team 2-0 in the final of the Number One BTV Cup yesterday, Nov 25, at the Binh Duong Stadium.

Fashion and Passion show

VietNamNet Bridge - The latest collections by famous designers were introduced at the "Fashion and Passion" show in HCM City on November 23.

Ha Noi International Film Festival attracts 31 nations

 VietNamNet Bridge – Feature films and documentaries from 31 countries and territories in the Asia-Pacific are to be shown at the Ha Noi International Film Festival which opened yesterday, Nov 25.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 26/11

Spain cuts funding for Metro Line No. 5; HCM City yet to start tunnel toll collection; Exports hit over US$104 billion in 11 months; Over US$12 billion in FDI; November CPI rises 0.47 percent; Trade surplus worth US$64 million

Rolling Stones play London in first of 50-year shows

 The Rolling Stones were set to rock London on Sunday in their first stadium concert for five years as the band mark half a century together.