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Vietsovpetro fulfils 2008 target one month ahead of schedule
VietNamNet Bridge – As of 1pm December 2, Vietsovpetro has exploited 7.1 million tonnes of crude oil, successfully fulfilled its target set for 2008, one month ahead of schedule, the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group has announced in a press release. As of November 30, Vietsovpetrol’s total crude oil revenue hit over US$6 billion, equivalent to 182.6%... Read more
Tastes of the world to come to city next month
VietNamNet Bridge - The annual “Taste of the World” food festival featuring Vietnamese and international cuisines will take place at Van Thanh Tourist Park in Ho Chi Minh City from December 5 to 7. VietNamNet Bridge - The annual “Taste of the World” food festival featuring Vietnamese and international cuisines will take place at Van Thanh... Read more
Scientific database to launch next month
A database of scientific research is scheduled to launch next month as a reference source for students, scientists and businesses looking for innovative ideas, said the project’s facilitator. Set up on the website www.khoahoctre.com.vn, the database will store hundreds of scientific research projects including those that have been submitted to 10 years... Read more
HCM City plans to pay US$1,000 a month for institute director
VietNamNet Bridge – To attract overseas Vietnamese scientists to state agencies, the HCM City People’s Committee asked the local Party Committee’s permission to pay a high salary to this subject. HCM City’s Vice Chairman Nguyen Thanh Tai suggested applying special policies for the HCM City Institute for Calculation Sciences and Technology.VietNamNet... Read more
Nearly 15,000 dengue fever cases reported in a month
VietNamNet Bridge – The Health Ministry said on Monday that more than 78,500 dengue fever cases were recorded so far this year, with 79 people who died. Dengue fever patients in Hanoi live in 170 communes and wards of 21 districts.VietNamNet Bridge – The Health Ministry said on Monday that more than 78,500 dengue fever cases were recorded so far this... Read more
Central bank cuts rate for third time in a month
The State Bank of Vietnam will slash the key rate and lower the bank reserve requirement to shield the economy from the global financial meltdown, according to a statement on the central bank’s website Thursday. The reductions take effect today.The state bank said it would cut the benchmark rate that guides... Read more
Liver transplantation for 10 month old baby today
VietNamNet Bridge – Le Anh Minh Khue, a tenth-month old baby from the southern province of Dong Nai, will have a liver transplant operation Monday at the HCM City-based Children’s Hospital 2. Doctors examined the baby patient on Sunday.VietNamNet Bridge – Le Anh Minh Khue, a tenth-month old baby from the southern province of Dong Nai, will have... Read more
Inflation will not rise this month, official assures
Inflation will not quicken in November thanks to a drop in the global prices of raw materials that Vietnam imports, an official has said. Hoang Tho Xuan, head of the Department of Domestic Market Policy under Ministry of Industry and Trade, said though food prices have been driven up by recent floods in the northern and north-central regions, it... Read more
VN-Cambodia visa exemption pact to take effect next month
Relevant Vietnamese agencies are preparing for the planned visa exemption pact between Vietnam and Cambodia to go into force on December 4, the consular department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said yesterday. According to the agreement which was signed in Hanoi on November 4, citizens of both countries with ordinary passports valid for at least six... Read more
The month for documentary films in HCM City
VietNamNet Bridge - November will be the Month for Documentary Films at the Ho Chi Minh City-based Institute for Cultural Exchange with France (Idecaf). A scene from “Mother, I’m Home” by Phan Huyen Thu.VietNamNet Bridge - November will be the Month for Documentary Films at the Ho Chi Minh City-based Institute for Cultural Exchange with France... Read more