Tag: Son
Death-penalty prisoner and her savior son
VietNamNet Bridge – On February 24, 2007, death row prisoner Nguyen Thi Oanh was stunned to receive the decision that her sentence had been commuted to life imprisonment. One month later, she delivered the boy who saved her life. Nguyen Thi Oanh and her son.VietNamNet Bridge – On February 24, 2007, death row prisoner Nguyen Thi Oanh was stunned to... Read more
Lang Son, the paradise of China-made products
VietNamNet Bridge – VietNamNet Bridge provides more stories with more detailed information about the so called “Chinese junk storm”. The following describes the cross-border markets of China-made products in Lang Son province. China-made consumer electric products are carried to Vietnam through the Coc Nam border gateAt 9:00am one day in early... Read more
Son La urged to step up fight against smuggling
VietNamNet Bridge – President Nguyen Minh Triet has asked authorities in the northern mountainous province of Son La to be more vigilant in preventing cross-border smuggling and trade fraud to ensure the stability of the Vietnam-Laos border region Construction of the 2,400 MW power plant commenced on Dec. 2, 2005 and is expected to be completed in the latter... Read more
Book unveils My Son history
VietNamNet Bridge – The most comprehensive historical and archaeological assessment of the My Son heritage site to date has been gathered in a newly published book titled Champa and the Archaeology of My Son. My Son was a Hindu temple complex within the kingdom, located in what is known today as Duy Xuyen District in the central province of Quang Nam.The... Read more
Son, Liem lead Viet Nam to 5-2-2 record at Olympiad
VietNamNet Bridge – The Viet Nam men’s team have gained five wins, two draws and two losses in the on-going Chess Olympiad in Dresden, Germany. Son and Liem are two young prodigy chess players.The team, led by International Grand Masters (IGM) Nguyen Ngoc Truong Son, Le Quang Liem, Dao Thien Hai, Tu Hoang Thong and Nguyen Van Huy took wins over Singapore,... Read more
‘It’s my fault,’ says another mother allegedly battered by son
65-year-old Nguyen Thi Nhung from HCMC’s Hoc Mon District says she had been physically abused by her only son for years A 65-year-old Ho Chi Minh City woman said Friday her neighbors’ reports that her own son physically abused her for years were true. But Nguyen Thi Nhung appeared to want to deflect blame... Read more
Van Son Village keeps up ceramic love affair
VietNamNet Bridge - A rival is creeping up on the country’s better known pottery villages, as this skilfull southern village makes a name for itself. Van Son pottery is becoming a favourite among customers. VietNamNet Bridge - A rival is creeping up on the country’s better known pottery villages, as this skilfull southern village makes a name for... Read more
History comes to life in Soc Son
VietNamNet Bridge – A serene, almost sacred, atmosphere envelops the mountainous scenery of Ve Linh Commune in Soc Son District, 30km north of Ha Noi’s centre, where legend has it Saint Giong flew back to heaven on his horse after defeating foreign invaders. Thanksgiving: A procession carries gifts to commemorate Saint Giong at the temple during a... Read more
Son La’s new scenic spot
Tourists in the Chi Day Grotto in Son La Province Chi Day Grotto, a scenic spot in Yen Chau District’s Yen Son Commune, is a gift nature has bestowed on northwestern Son La Province. The grotto is on a mountain, above a village with 164 households of mainly minority groups.Chi Day Grotto is a complex of five... Read more
Son stays on top despite drawing Russian Matlakov
VietNamNet Bridge – Grand Master (GM) Nguyen Ngoc Truong Son of Viet Nam stayed in top place despite a draw yesterday in the penultimate round of the World Youth Chess Championships. Little bobby: GM Nguyen Ngoc Truong Son eases after a move in the World Youth Chess Championship 2008.Son tied Maxim Matlakov of Russia on board three of the Open U-18 category.... Read more