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Joy on the day of amnesty
01/09/2010 05:00
More than 17,500 prisoners were granted amnesty this National Day 2010. Dan Tri, an online newspaper, recorded happy moments of lucky prisoners and their relatives on the day of release. More than 17,500 prisoners were granted amnesty this National Day 2010. Dan Tri, an...
Hanoi in National Day
01/09/2010 05:00
LookAtVietnam introduces some photos taken in Hanoi on the morning of September 2, the National Day. From the early morning, thousands of people queued to visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Amusement centers were very crowded. LookAtVietnam introduces some photos taken in...
Vietnamese photographer wins int’l award
31/08/2010 05:00
Photographer Tran Viet Van has won seven Honorable Mention Awards at the International Photography Awards by the Luce Foundation in the US. VietNamNet Bridge – Photographer Tran Viet Van (photo) has won seven Honorable Mention...
Historic photos of Saigon
31/08/2010 05:00
On the occasion of the National Day, LookAtVietnam introduces some of 105 black-and-white photos about Saigon from 1945-1976, which are on display at an exhibition in HCM City’s Lam Son construction site, District 1, entitled “Vietnam – 65 Years of Independence, Self-Control...
After the storm, fishing out wood on Huong River
30/08/2010 05:00
After storm Mindulle, the Huong River in Hue city City is covered with twigs and trunks floating from upstream. Hue people neglected the dangers of fishing out the wood during the cruel current. After tropical storm Mindulle, the Huong River in Hue City is covered with...
Salary covers 65 percent of basic life
30/08/2010 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge – Labor costs in Vietnam are considered cheap. The minimum salary only covers 60-65 percent of basic living costs for workers and 20 percent lower than the must-paid salary. According to experts from the Ministry of Labor,...
Most Dong Nai farmers accept Vedan’s compensation
30/08/2010 05:00
Thousands of farmers in Long Thanh district, Dong Nai province have agreed to receive Vedan’s compensation and have agreed to cancel their lawsuits against this firm. A Dong Nai farmer sticks in the form. Around 5,000 families in the...