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Vietsovpetro fulfils 2008 target one month ahead of schedule

December 3, 2008  . Filed under Business, News

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

November 28, 2008  . Filed under Lifestyle, News

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

November 27, 2008  . Filed under News, Social

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

November 26, 2008  . Filed under News, Sci-Tech

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

November 26, 2008  . Filed under News, Social

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

November 21, 2008  . Filed under Business, News

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

November 17, 2008  . Filed under News, Sci-Tech

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

November 12, 2008  . Filed under Business, News

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

November 10, 2008  . Filed under News, Politics

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

November 6, 2008  . Filed under Lifestyle, News

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

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