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Vietnam provides electricity to Cambodia; Use of biofuels promoted for nation’s motor vehicles; Feasibility studies begin on inter-city express rail links   Vietnam provides electricity to Cambodia < />   Vietnam’s National Power Transmission Corporation (NPT) and the Electricity of Cambodia (EDC) on...

VnnNews – The yen’s gradual appreciation has given exporters an edge, but adds to the nation’s debt repayment burden. VnnNews – The yen’s gradual appreciation has given exporters an edge, but adds to the nation’s debt repayment burden.   Vietnam, Japan complete EPA negotiations Vietnam-Japan cooperation...

Minister of Transport Ho Nghia Dung. VietNamNet Bridge – Minister of Transport Ho Nghia Dung told the press on August 31 that the state shipbuilding group’s general director and a subordinate were suspended after  investigative agencies found incriminating evidence.   Troubled shipbuilding group to be restructured...

VnnNews – Sandbars at the lower mouth of the Mekong river prevent ships over 5000 tons from reaching Can Tho and other Delta ports.  VnnNews – Sandbars at the lower mouth of the Mekong river prevent ships over 5000 tons from reaching Can Tho and other Delta ports.  That will change by 2013, when a $300 million project...

VietNamNet Bridge – Sixty-three contestants from nine countries and territories will compete in three groups of the first international piano contest in Hanoi from September 5-13.   The Panorama of Hanoi’s 1000th anniversary   Nguyen Viet Trung   Contestants will come from Vietnam, South Korea, Japan, Malaysia,...

On August 31, the famous conductor and the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra rehearsed enthusiastically, preparing for VietNamNet’s “Things Everlasting” concert. VietNamNet Bridge – On August 31, the famous conductor and the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra rehearsed enthusiastically, preparing for VietNamNet’s...

VietNamNet Bridge – VietNamNet’s “Things Everlasting 2010” concert on September 2 will introduce 86-year-old composer Nguyen Van Quy’s Sonata Number 8 for violin.   VietNamNet Concert – Things Everlasting     Quy was born in Hanoi, where his musical talent was recognized very early...

VietNamNet Bridge – Some officials assigned by local governments or ministries to study at foreign-sponsored training programmes say they know nothing about the bona fides of the foreign training establishments. The go-betweens who introduce the training courses also deny their responsibility.’   Though co-op programs with...

Professor Ngo Bao Chau has told VnExpress about his plan to set up a scholarship fund and the reason why he refused the gift of a villa at Tuan Chau island resort. VietNamNet Bridge – Professor Ngo Bao Chau has told VnExpress about his plan to set up a scholarship fund and the reason why he refused the gift of a villa at Tuan Chau island...

The Government Office has informed related ministries about the Prime Minister’s opinion on the Hanoi-HCM City express railway project. VietNamNet Bridge – The Government Office has informed related ministries about the Prime Minister’s opinion on the Hanoi-HCM City express railway project.   Controversies over North-South...