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Google Play store hits 25 billion downloads

 Google announced on Wednesday that its online store for media and applications Google Play has hit 25 billion downloads.

No investment channel both safe and attractive for now

The last months of year are always the time for the capital mobilization channels to activate. However, things are quite different this year. Experts still keep hesitant to give predictions about the most lucrative investment modes.

FPT's CEO resigns suddenly

FPT's CEO, Truong Dinh Anh, suddenly resigned on September 26, and will be replaced by the chairman of the company, Truong Gia Binh.

Wall Street declines on European fears

 Wall Street declined on Wednesday as protests against austerity measures in Athens and Madrid fueled fears of the euro zone's debt crisis.

Hanoi has first dengue outbreak

  VietNamNet Bridge – This dengue outbreak occurred in Phuc La ward, Ha Dong district, with 10 patients. Fortunately, there is no serious case.

Khanh Ly to perform in Vietnam in December

  VietNamNet Bridge – A representative of the HCM City-based Dong Dao Night Club has confirmed that the well-known singer will perform in Vietnam.

ETFs hoped to bring new lease on life to stock market

Vietnam has turned the green light on exchange traded funds (ETF), going to promulgate a circular guiding the establishment of the funds.

Colonel Chung appointed Director of Hanoi Police Agency

In the morning of September 25, Colonel Nguyen Duc Chung, 45, was officially appointed as Director of the Hanoi Police Agency. He was also approved as the Party Secretary of the Hanoi Police Agency the same day.

Flash floods block the road to Sa Pa

  VietNamNet Bridge - At about 4am on September 26, flash floods suddenly came in Ngoi Duong and Doi streams, caused severe damage in Lao Cai Province.

Blatant robbery under Saigon Bridge in clip

  VietNamNet Bridge - A 40-second video clips posted on Youtube with the title "Two youngsters snatch and run in daylight" made viewers worry about reckless, brazen robbers in HCM City.

Viet Nam volleyball teams prepare for international tournaments

 VietNamNet Bridge – Two of Viet Nam's young volleyball teams will get opportunities to test their skills on the international stage next month.

Vietnam tops the world for detection of rhino horn smuggling

In the last six years, the Vietnamese authorities have discovered dozens of cases of illegal transport and trade of rhino horn, seizing more than 100 kg, making Vietnam the top nation for detection of illegally imported rhino horns.

U.S. oil breaks 90-dollar level on European crisis

 The U.S. crude oil price dropped sharply on Wednesday and broke the important supporting level of 90 dollars a barrel, as protests in Spain and Greece added to concerns about the eurozone debt crisis.

Japanese artists come to town

The Japanese Performing Arts Association will host performances by 11 Japanese artists at HCMC Conservatory of Music at 8 p.m. on Thursday and 10 a.m. on Saturday at HCMC University of Social Sciences and Humanities.

Cambodian King wraps up Vietnam visit

VietNamNet Bridge – Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni left Hanoi on September 26, concluding a State-level visit to Vietnam.  

Prices for foreign players drop sharply

VietNamNet Bridge - Huynh Kesley previously received up to $300,000 for a year of service, but this only makes half that price, the Brazilian-native player is still having difficulty finding a place in the V-League.

GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 27/9

 PM Dung welcomes Thai Defence Chief; Defense, security group marks 20 years; New Zealand Ambassador honoured for friendship contributions; New Delhi hosts Vietnam-India strategic defence dialogue

Chartered flights to bring Russians to city

 VietNamNet Bridge – Starting from next month, Russian tourists who visit the central coastal cities will be able to take chartered flights to HCMC and travel on to the Mekong Delta, said the local tour operator serving Russian guests.

Nine hydro power projects cancelled

 VietNamNet Bridge – A total of nine hydro power plants planned for the provincial centre of Thua Thien Hue have been scrapped after experts deemed them unfeasible.

Delta hospital overwhelmed by premature babies

 VietNamNet Bridge – The increasing number of premature babies being born in the Cuu Long Delta is putting pressure on the Can Tho Pediatrics Hospital, which lacks the facilities and human resources needed for the purpose.