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Le Quang Liem to study in the US, cherishing business dream

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s top chess player Le Quang Liem has been granted a scholarship of the Webster University, USA. Liem talked with Infornet about his future plan.

“Nutcracker”, Vietnamese version goes on Hanoi’s stage

On the evening of November 15, over 100 dancers and musical instrumentalists of the Vietnam Opera Ballet Theatre successfully performed the “Quynh Lan’s dream in the wonderland" ballet, which is based on the famous ballet by Tchaikovsky “Nutcracker”.

Long road ahead for bank reforms

VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam had stabilised its economic conditions, but the process of banking reform remains ahead, said Aninda Mitra, head of Southeast Asia Economics at ANZ Bank, at a conference in Ha Noi yesterday.

Urgent meeting held after quake at hydropower plant

On November 15, immediately after a 4.7 Richter-scale earthquake occurred in Bac Tra My District, Minister of Construction Trinh Dinh Dung chaired an emergency meeting to discuss measures to cope with earthquakes.

Hydro projects still a big concern

 VietNamNet Bridge – The impact of proposed hydropower plants on the eco-system of Cat Tien National Park in southern Dong Nai Province is concerning scientists and the public.

Google increases investment in clean energy

 Google announced on Thursday that it is investing 75 million U.S. dollars in a wind farm in the Midwestern U.S. state of Iowa, making its total investment in clean energy projects to nearly 1 billion dollars.

Rural girls marry foreign men for filial duty

 VietNamNet Bridge - The family was happy to tear when their daughter had a foreign husband. However, on her first night, the bride was harassed by her Chinese husband.

The dance floors of “death” in Saigon

In Ho Chi Minh City, which is considered the "cooling center" of the country, what do the authorities have to do to prevent “going to the dance floor” to becoming 'going to seek the death” as young playboys describe?

Cancers, the obsession at an iron mine

Tens of thousands of people in the communes that are directly affected by the Thach Khe Iron Mine, in Thach Ha district, Ha Tinh province, are extremely worried when "deaths" in the form of cancers, has called the names of many people.

“Extraordinary man” Nguyen Ngoc Ky

VietNamNet Bridge - The name of Nguyen Ngoc Ky has become a typical example of overcoming difficulties in Vietnam in the 60-70s. Ky can be compared to the world well-known British physicist Stephan Hawking.

World Bank helps VN slow ozone depletion

 VietNamNet Bridge – The World Bank approved on Tuesday a US$9.76 million grant to support Viet Nam's efforts in phasing out ozone-depleting hydrochloro-fluorocarbons (HCFCs) that contribute to global warming.

Ferry employees harass Hai Phong’s Party Chief, ferry manager dismissed

The head, the deputy head, and many employees of Binh Ferry in Hai Phong were dismissed or disciplined, after some ferry employees asked for money to carry the cars of Hai Phong’s Party Secretary and other officials cross the Cam river.

SPORTS IN BRIEF 16/11

 Minh says goodbye to China Cup; Linh ends fledgling Taekwondo career; Viet Nam depart for AFF Cup with high hopes

Chinese police rescues10 Vietnamese infants

VietNamNet Bridge - The police forces of Guangdong and Guangxi Provinces in China have arrested 43 people, prosecuted 24 defendants for trafficking children, including 10 Vietnamese.

Students protected as college closes

 VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City People's Committee on Wednesday ordered relevant authorities to safeguard the interests of students left in the lurch by the sudden closure of the Singapore-owned Melior Business School last week.

Eurozone back in recession, outlook darkens

 The eurozone tipped back into recession for the second time in just three years in the third quarter, data showed Thursday, making it even harder to solve the debt crisis eating away at the bloc's foundations.

Bankers promise to provide sufficient capital for year-end production season

Commercial banks have committed to arrange sufficient money to provide to businesses in the year-end production season.

Grimm touch for cultural show

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hundreds of young Vietnamese are expected at the Viet Nam National Museum of History this weekend to enjoy a German Festival.

Unusual drought in central Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge – It is at the end of the rainy season, but the central region is still in hot weather. Millions of farmers are facing the risk of having a bad crop owing to drought and rampant pests.

GM Liem’s first defeat at 2012 Furajha Int’l Chess Champs

 VietNamNet Bridge – Chess Grandmaster Le Quang Liem was shockingly defeated by underdogs Ukrainian Andrey Sumets in the second match of the 2012 Furajha International Chess Championships in UAE on November 15.