Quang Binh enters Top 52 places to go in 2014

 VietNamNet Bridge – Son Doong Cave in the central province of Quang Binh was placed at the 8th position out of 52 ideal destinations for tourists in 2014, according to New York Times.

What’ll happen if VN becomes a global electronics production base?

About 90,000 tons of electronics waste has been discharged to the environment every year. The figure is believed to increase sharply in the future, as more and more global electronics groups plan to set up their production bases in Vietnam.

U.S. FDA urges doctors to limit acetaminophen doses

 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday urged doctors to discontinue prescribing drugs that contain more than 325 milligrams of acetaminophen per tablet or capsule, to reduce the risk of liver injury.

“Cultured Family” title: In chase of vainglory

In many localities, over 90 percent of households are recognized as “cultured family”. Local government cannot afford to print enough certificates, while many households in “cultured villages” have to suffer from ridiculous regulations.

Art & Entertainment Headlines January 17

 Megastar cinemas renamed CGV; US provides restoration funds for Hue vestiges; Hard Rock calls for rising stars; Canadian jazz singer to debut in city; Museum wins Construction of the Year award

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 Da Nang attracts US$295 million in FDI; Forest product exports exceed US$5 billion in 2013; Vietnam – an attractive investment destination for foreign investors; Shrimp exports projected to rise; Vietcombank unveils online fees

Social Headlines January 17

 Two murderers receive death penalty; More arrests made in hacking scandal; Japan pledges millions in aid to Vietnam; Australia backs sanitation plan for rural areas; Vietnam anti-corruption initiative programme introduced

PetroVietnam urged to achieve targets

 VietNamNet Bridge – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has ordered PetroVietnam to accelerate its divestment from non-core businesses this year to make its operations more effective.

Duty-free store reopens in Tan Son Nhat Airport

 The duty-free store in Tan Son Nhat International Airport has officially reopened. Customers entering Vietnam through international airports are eligible to purchase items duty-free.

Vietnam tops 7th ASEAN Para Games in first day

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam topped the medal tally after the first competition day of the ongoing seventh ASEAN Para Games in Myanmar with 11 gold, 12 silver and 13 bronze medals.  

Sports Headlines January 16

 Athletes to be trained in Germany; Tien Minh suffers shutout loss at Malaysia Open; VN meets South Korea Student in football match; National xiangqi masters to compete in Vung Tau; New Vietnamese member appointed to AFC Executive Committee

Filmmakers pin hopes on comedies for holiday season

 VietNamNet Bridge – As in previous years, filmmakers in HCM City are releasing comedies to lure moviegoers to cinemas this Tet (Lunar New Year).

U.S. economy continues to expand: Fed's report

 U.S. economic activity continued to expand across most regions and sectors from late November through the end of December, driven by consumer spending and industrial production,

Liverpool’s Vietnamese fanpage on Facebook makes debut

 VietNamNet Bridge – The most famous football club in the UK has launched its fanpage in Vietnamese on Facebook, alongside other fanpages in 15 languages.

Vietnam fashion to be introduced in the U.S.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese top models will perform the collections designed by Van Thanh Cong, Viet Hung and Le Thanh Hoa in California, U.S. on March 21.

Baby boy died after Quinvaxem vaccination

On January 15, one day after a Quinvaxem vaccination at a local medical station, a nearly 3-month-old boy in Da Lat died. The Lam Dong Department of Health has stopped Quinvaxem vaccinations in the whole province.

Brazier fire kills six workers in Quang Ninh

 VietNamNet Bridge - The fire emitted from a coal seam at the Dong Vong mine of the Uong Bi Coal Company in Quang Ninh province on January 15 killed six people.

G-bonds to fund urgent projects

VietNamNet Bridge – The Standing Committee of the National Assembly approved the extra allocation of government bonds for the 2014-16 period, prioritising projects nearing completion, urgent projects,

Lao Cai people suffer from new cold spells

 VietNamNet Bridge – The consequences of the historic snowfall last month still remain, the new cold spells have come, severely affecting the life of people in Y Ty commune, Bat Xat district, Lao Cai province.

Naval High Command receives the first submarine

 VietNamNet Bridge - Deputy Minister of Defense and Navy Command Admiral Nguyen Van Hien hosted a ceremony on January 15, to receive the HQ 182-Hanoi submarine at Cam Ranh port in Khanh Hoa province.

Two held over India rape of Danish woman

 Police in the Indian capital Delhi have arrested two people in connection with the gang rape of a Danish woman.

Korean chaebols snatch Vietnam’s biggest real estate projects

 VietNamNet Bridge – Two mammoth real estate projects were transferred to South Korean investors in 2013. Analysts comment that South Koreans have been, step by step, acquiring all the big projects in Vietnam.

Political Headlines January 16

 PM lauds Egyptian ambassador's contribution to relations; PM urges more efforts to tackle ethnic poverty; Viet Nam pledges to use ADB funding effectively; Ministry of Public Security urged to follow Uncle Ho

Parents feel sad about children’s bad marks, unhappy about high marks

 VietNamNet Bridge – The first semester of the 2013-2014 academic year has finished. Vietnamese parents now, once again, feel worried about the education their children are enjoying.

Quang Nam province: local authorities yielding to gold miners

 VietNamNet Bridge – The great efforts by the Quang Nam authorities to stop the illegal gold mining have just brought modest effects. More gold diggers have died, while the environment has got seriously polluted.