Only cow-breeding centre not destroyed for golf courseUpdate :Wednesday, 6-17-2009
VietNamNet Bridge – Questioning Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Cao Duc Phat on June 11, many deputies asked about the development of industrial zones and golf courses on agricultural land and threats to the country’s food security.
Assembly gets hot with bauxiteUpdate :Wednesday, 6-17-2009
VietNamNet Bridge – Minister of Industry and Trade Vu Huy Hoang received the highest number of questions from National Assembly deputies compared to other cabinet members, 28, focusing on six groups of issues. Hoang’s question and answer session on June 11 was very hot with questions about bauxite mining projects and the increase of electricity charges.
Internet growth corrupting the youth, say parentsUpdate :Wednesday, 6-17-2009
VietNamNet Bridge - The “information superhighway” is supposed to spread knowledge, but parents in poor rural communities find their children use it more for smut and video games.
Towards market liberalisationUpdate :Wednesday, 6-17-2009
VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam’s economic dynamism over the past two decades has given rise to a swift increase in energy demand. According to the World Bank, power demand is expected to rise by approximately 16 per cent annually from 2008 to 2010 and continue to increase at 11 per cent, per year between 2011 and 2015
Digital propheciesUpdate :Wednesday, 6-17-2009
VietNamNet Bridge – “What will happen to you in the near future?” How suitable are you and your girlfriend/boyfriend?” “What is the name of your future husband/wife?” One can buy an answering SMS message with such great information for only 3000 to 15,000 dong ($0.16-$0.8).