2008 November

SOCIAL IN BRIEF 30/11

Foot-and-mouth found in Thai Binh; Quang Nam builds RoK-funded hospital; Vietnamese NGOs play active role in fighting HIV/AIDS; US organisation gives smiles to children; Vietnam Red Cross eyes increased cornea donation; Laos’ National Day marked in Thai Nguyen Foot-and-mouth found in Thai BinhAn outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease has been discovered in... Read more

Young people join global programme against HIV/AIDS

VietNamNet Bridge - As many as 3,000 young Vietnamese people gathered at the My Dinh Stadium in Hanoi on the evening of November 29 to voice their support for the global struggle against HIV/AIDS. VietNamNet Bridge - As many as 3,000 young Vietnamese people gathered at the My Dinh Stadium in Hanoi on the evening of November 29 to voice their support for the... Read more

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 30/11

PM Dung sets huge target for national coal supplier; VND1,200 billion invested in Vina Universal Paradise Zone; 194 industrial and economic zones established nationwide; Workshop held on improving Vietnam’s brands in int’l market; 2009 lunar year will not be hamstrung by lack of meat PM Dung sets huge target for national coal supplierCoal industry... Read more

National Tennis Championships kicks off

VietNamNet Bridge - The National Tennis Championships opened at the Sao Mai and Tay Ho Clubs in Hanoi on November 29. Do Minh QuanVietNamNet Bridge - The National Tennis Championships opened at the Sao Mai and Tay Ho Clubs in Hanoi on November 29. The event has drawn 29 tennis players from Vinh Phuc, Da Nang, Becamex-Binh Duong, Tanimex-Ho Chi Minh City, Soc... Read more

Official: Some 2,000 small Indonesian islands may disappear

At least 2,000 small islands across archipelagic Indonesia may disappear sooner or later as a consequence of excessive mining and other environment-damaging activities, a senior official said on Saturday. At least 2,000 small islands across archipelagic Indonesia may disappear sooner or later as a consequence of excessive mining and other environment-damaging... Read more

UN chief stresses world need to confront development emergency

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon opened a four-day international conference on financing for development in the Qatari capital Doha on Saturday, highlighting the importance to confront development emergency. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon speaks during a news conference ahead of Saturday’s UN Conference on Financing for Development, in Doha November... Read more

India Home Minister resigns over Mumbai attacks

India Home Minister Shivraj Patil delivered a resignation letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi Sunday morning, Congress spokesperson Jayanti Natarajan said. India’s Home Minister Shivraj Patil (L) addresses a news conference along with the governor of the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand Syed Sibte Razi in Ranchi in this June 11, 2008... Read more

Miss World 2007 and 2008 to attend charity concert in Hanoi

VietNamNet Bridge - A charity concert will be held on January 13, 2009 at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi, with the participation of Miss World 2007 and 2008 and other overseas Vietnamese singers. VietNamNet Bridge - A charity concert will be held on January 13, 2009 at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi, with the participation of Miss World 2007... Read more

Businesses receive Golden Brand Awards

VietNamNet Bridge - As many as 102 outstanding businesses received the Golden Brand Awards for their good performance and prestige in the market at an awarding ceremony held in Hanoi on Nov. 29. VietNamNet Bridge - As many as 102 outstanding businesses received the Golden Brand Awards for their good performance and prestige in the market at an awarding ceremony... Read more

Central region to lure 100,000 Thai, Lao visitors

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam ’s central region is expected to receive about 100,000 visitors from Thailand and Laos this year. Da Nang BeachVietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam ’s central region is expected to receive about 100,000 visitors from Thailand and Laos this year.This target is feasible thanks to a direct air route Da Nang city to Bangkok and a land... Read more