Double vaccines 'could hasten the end of polio'

 Using both types of polio vaccine could speed up efforts to free the world of the disease, research suggests.

The beauty of labor in Long Dien salt field

 VietNamNet Bridge - Under the scorching sun, salt-workers in Long Dien District of Ba Ria - Vung Tau province are still working hard to earn a living.

Traditional food and the suffering of men and dogs

It can be said that the dishes that diners eat at dog meat restaurants are soaked with the pain of both men and dogs. Perhaps dog meat will last forever in Vietnam but the operation of this industry is tinged with suffering and cruelty.

Legal Advice: The competence of Commercial Arbitration and Courts in VN

In case where the contents of a contract include an agreement on requesting both Commercial Arbitration and Court to be the dispute settlement bodies, enterprises may refer to Resolution No. 01/2014/NQ-HĐTP.

Domain-name market takes shape, auction to begin in Sept.

 VietNamNet Bridge – More than 500,000 domain names had been registered as of June, according to the Vietnam Internet Network Information Center (VNNIC), but only 280,000 had been activated.

Portrait painter overcomes disability

 VietNamNet Bridge – Despite suffering from a physical handicap, Chu Vinh Duc found success as a portrait painter. His proudest moment: painting a portrait of General Giap, which the general later signed.

Social News 23/8

Fourth Russian-made submarine begins sea trials; Outgoing Brazilian ambassador receives friendship insignia; OVs in Canada updated on Vietnam’s science-technology policy; Additional 300 children recieve free smile surgeries

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 23/8

David Duong wins a US$2.7 bil contract in the US; New wave of Japan’s investment in Vietnam; Poor lack financial services access; Steelmaking group worried about effect of Russian imports; Vietnam posts small trade surplus

Council calls for educational reforms

 VietNamNet Bridge – The National Council of Education and Human Resources Development has supported the importance of educational reforms and international integration.

Kindergartens in city to admit babies from six months old

 VietNamNet Bridge – From this new school year, State-owned kindergartens in eight districts of HCMC will join a pilot program to admit babies from six months old rather than from 13-months as previously,

VN teams draw well at ASIAD

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese men's and women's teams have been given favourable draws at the upcoming 17th Asian Games (ASIAD) in Incheon, South Korea.

Vietnam's satellite orbit adjusted to dodge probable collision

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s first earth-observing satellite, VNREDSat-1, changed its orbit to duck a possible collision with another object cruising at high speed last week, the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology said on Wednesday.

Festival honours young arts talent

 VietNamNet Bridge – Various artworks ranging from paintings, graphics, video to installation arts are on display at the Young Fine Arts Festival 2014 that opened on Tuesday in Ha Noi.

Vietnam women to compete in Asian volleyball event

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam will take part in the upcoming Asian Women's Cup Volleyball Championship to be held in China on September 6-12.

Egypt tour bus collision kills 33 near Sharm El-Sheikh

 Two tour buses have collided near Sharm El-Sheikh in Egypt's Sinai peninsula, leaving 33 people dead and 41 injured, officials say.

Sports News 22/8

 Hoang Anh Gia Lai let players go in major shake-up; YBA golf tournament ready to kick off in HCM City; Becamex Binh Duong football team wins V-League Cup

Art & Entertainment News 22/8

 My Son Sanctuary to be in 3D simulation; Singing festival showcases restored ca tru music; Photo exhibition depicts children’s life; Book fair marks 60th anniversary of Hanoi's liberation; Gallery Café for art lovers in HCMC

Nokia to shift smartphone production to Vietnam

 Microsoft Group has plans to relocate all or part of Nokia smartphone production lines from China, Hungary and Mexico to Vietnam in a move to restructure its business strategy.

FMs of India, Kazakhstan to visit VN

 Kazakhstani FM Yerlan Idrisov and Indian FM Sushma Swaraj will pay official visits to Viet Nam from August 24-25 and August 25-26, respectively.

MH17: Plane with Malaysian bodies arrives in Kuala Lumpur

 The bodies of 20 Malaysian victims of Flight MH17 that crashed in Ukraine in July have arrived in Kuala Lumpur, as the nation holds a day of mourning.

ASEAN banks pose the biggest threat to Vietnamese banks, analysts say

For many Vietnamese bankers, Japanese banks are their biggest rivals in the home market. However, analysts have warned that once the ASEAN Economic Community begins next year, ASEAN banks, not Japanese, will be the most formidable rivals.

Japan landslide: Death toll rises to 39 in Hiroshima

Heavy rain has hampered rescue operations in Japan's Hiroshima prefecture where a deadly landslide killed at least 39 people.

Strawberry farm in Da Lat – fresh tour tickled pink

VietNamNet Bridge – It was almost midday in early August, but a group of tourists adamantly showed up at a garden in Da Lat City, Central Highlands Lam Dong Province – all enthusiastic about having a hot date with strawberries.

Improving skills of tour guides is first step: minister

 VietNamNet Bridge – Improving the skills of tour guides is the first and foremost step in developing Vietnam’s tourism industry sustainably, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Tuan Anh has said.

Photo contest launched to feature Swedish innovations

 A national photo contest with the theme Swedish Innovations through Vietnamese Lenses was officially launched yesterday to mark the 45th anniversary of Sweden-Vietnam diplomatic relations.