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Maritime economy to contribute over 50 percent to GDP by 2020
VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam’s maritime economy is forecast to contribute 53 percent to GDP by 2020, affirmed the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Pham Khoi Nguyen, at a conference on deploying the mission of the Vietnam Sea and Island General Department on December 26. To carry out this task, the General Department should build a maritime... Read more
Conflict over 19/12 market
VietNamNet Bridge - The public is split over a project to redevelop the temporary 19/12 market in Hanoi’s Hai Ba Trung street. The site is a unique part of the capital’s history. VietNamNet Bridge - The public is split over a project to redevelop the temporary 19/12 market in Hanoi’s Hai Ba Trung street. The Hanoi People’s Committee has... Read more
Over 200 artists to join New Year show
VietNamNet Bridge – A festival to welcome the New Year 2009 will take place at 23/9 Park in HCM City from December 26, 2008 to January 1, 2009, attracting more than 200 artists of all fields. VietNamNet Bridge – A festival to welcome the New Year 2009 will take place at 23/9 Park in HCM City from December 26, 2008 to January 1, 2009, attracting more... Read more
Vietnam lures over 64 billion USD in FDI in 2008
VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam attracted 1,171 new foreign direct investment (FDI) projects with a total registered capital of over 60.2 billion USD in 2008, tripling last year’s figure, reported the Foreign Investment Department under the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI). Vietnam attracted 1,171 new foreign direct investment (FDI) projects... Read more
2008: Over 10,000 people died by traffic accidents
VietNamNet Bridge – The National Traffic Safety Committee has reported that 11.522 traffic accidents occurred in 2008, killing 10,397 people and injuring 7,413 others. A total of 11.522 traffic accidents are recorded in 2008.VietNamNet Bridge – The National Traffic Safety Committee has reported that 11.522 traffic accidents occurred in 2008, killing... Read more
HCM City: Over 360 students hospitalised with food poisoning
VietNamNet Bridge – Hospitals in District 9 and Thu Duc district in HCM City yesterday received more than 360 students who got food poisoning from the Binh Phuoc Primary School in District 9. VietNamNet Bridge – Hospitals in District 9 and Thu Duc district in HCM City yesterday received more than 360 students who got food poisoning from the Binh Phuoc... Read more
HCM City attracts over US$3.5 billion of FDI in education
VietNamNet Bridge - HCM City has so far attracted 61 foreign investment projects in education and training sector with a total investment capital of US$3.58 billion, according to the city’s Department for Planning and Investment. A perspective of the Berjaya Vietnam International University Township.VietNamNet Bridge - HCM City has so far attracted 61... Read more
Sex websites worried, excited over peer’s closure
Many pornography websites operating in Vietnam have become very nervous following the shutdown in mid-November of www.mocxi.com, but others see it as an opportunity to fill the space. Police from the Ministry of Public Security on November 17 said they had closed down the website www.mocxi.com and detained 10 people considered most active in running it over... Read more
Belgian PM resigns over Fortis row
December 20, 2008 . Filed under International, News
Belgian Prime Minister Yves Leterme offered the resignation of his government on Friday over alleged interference in judicial affairs, Belgian broadcaster VRT reported. Belgium’s Prime Minister Yves Leterme arrives at the Lambermont residency ahead of a meeting in Brussels December 15, 2008. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)It is not clear whether Belgian King Albert... Read more
Man in court over cell phone sex clip
A man who secretly filmed himself having sex with a schoolgirl is facing court in the south-central province of Phu Yen. Police said the family of the girl, identified only as T., filed a suit in the Song Cau District against Le Quang Hien after he distributed a clip showing him having sex with the high school girl.In... Read more