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Hanoi’s most modern school

September 3, 2010  Filed under Education, News

Hanoi’s most modern schoolVietNamNet Bridge – The construction of Hanoi-Amsterdam High School has finished. This is considered the most modern school in the capital and meets international standards. VietNamNet Bridge – The construction of Hanoi-Amsterdam High School has finished. This is considered the most modern school in the capital and meets international standards.   200...

3,000 year old rice current variety

September 3, 2010  Filed under News, Sci-Tech

3,000 year old rice current varietyRice grains, supposed to date back to about 3,000 years ago at Den Citadel relic site in Hanoi are in fact a current rice variety. LookAtVietnam - Rice grains, supposed to date back to about 3,000 years ago at Den Citadel relic site in Hanoi’s Me Linh District, are in fact a current rice variety, scientists said at a seminar held by the Agricultural...

Three storms appear in the East Sea

September 3, 2010  Filed under News, Social

Three storms appear in the East Sea VietNamNet – While storm Lionrock is still in the East Sea, two other storms have taken shape in the northwest Pacific Ocean and are headed to China.     Storm Lionrock doesn’t affect Vietnam.   According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecast, Lionrock was around 250km off the coast of Fuchien (China), at...

Gridlock at Hanoi’s gateways before National Day

September 3, 2010  Filed under News, Social

Gridlock at Hanoi’s gateways before National Day VietNamNet Bridge – Thousands of people flocked to coach stations like My Dinh, Gia Lam or Giap Bat on September 1 to return home during the National Day holiday, causing serious traffic jams.   People began flocking to coach stations at 4pm, September 1.       All coaches were occupied.   Pham...

NA Chairman to attend G20 meet and pay official visit to Cuba

September 2, 2010  Filed under News, Politics

NA Chairman to attend G20 meet and pay official visit to CubaAn NA delegation led by Chairman Nguyen Phu Trong will attend a meeting of G20 country parliamentary speakers in Canada and pay an official visit to Cuba from September 2-7. NA Chairman Nguyen Phu Trong. LookAtVietnam - A National Assembly delegation led by Chairman Nguyen Phu Trong will attend a meeting of G20 country parliamentary speakers in Canada...

Hanoi in National Day

September 2, 2010  Filed under News, Social

Hanoi in National DayLookAtVietnam introduces some photos taken in Hanoi on the morning of September 2, the National Day. From the early morning, thousands of people queued to visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Amusement centers were very crowded. LookAtVietnam introduces some photos taken in Hanoi on the morning of September 2.   The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum opens at 7am...

Teams named for play-off showdown

September 2, 2010  Filed under News, Sports

After much speculation, teams for the football play-off match were announced on Tuesday by the Viet Nam Football Federation (VFF). LookAtVietnam - After much speculation, teams for the football play-off match were announced on Tuesday by the Viet Nam Football Federation (VFF). VFF’s statement on its website said that Navibank Sai Gon and Quang Ninh Coal...

Free trade deals receive mixed reviews

September 2, 2010  Filed under Business, News

Free trade deals receive mixed reviews Free trade agreements (FTAs) in general have led to higher economic growth, but regional FTAs have had mixed results, experts have said. LookAtVietnam - Free trade agreements (FTAs) in general have led to higher economic growth, but regional FTAs have had mixed results, experts have said. Vietnam keen on more free trade agreements Harnessing the true...

World leaders congratulate Vietnam on National Day

September 2, 2010  Filed under News, Politics

World leaders congratulate Vietnam on National DayLeaders of foreign countries from around the world sent congratulations to Vietnam on the 65th anniversary of the country’s National Day (September 2). President Nguyen Minh Triet talked with international friends at the banquet yesterday. LookAtVietnam - Leaders of foreign countries from around the world sent congratulations to Vietnam’s...

Joy on the day of amnesty

September 2, 2010  Filed under News, Social

Joy on the day of amnestyMore than 17,500 prisoners were granted amnesty this National Day 2010. Dan Tri, an online newspaper, recorded happy moments of lucky prisoners and their relatives on the day of release. More than 17,500 prisoners were granted amnesty this National Day 2010. Dan Tri, an online newspaper, recorded happy moments of lucky prisoners and their relatives on the day...