Sensor unit allows to automatically turn the fuel lock off

 VietNamNet Bridge – An automatic gas locking device has been successfully invented by a Vietnamese engineer.

Tycoon criticized as “unprofessional” for HAGL restructuring plan

 VietNamNet Bridge – The decision by Hoang Anh Gia Lai Group to undergo a “major operation” by selling real estate projects has been described as an unwise move.

Veteran ethnic singer facing mounting debt

 Siu Black, a prominent Vietnamese popular singer from the Central Highlands, has admitted that she in fact owes  around VND10 billion (USD476,190), not the recently announced VND2.5 billion.

HCM City enters 'expat' challenge

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City team will take part in the 2013 Asia Expat Pool Challenge to be held in the ballroom of the Grand Kemang Hotel in Jakarta on September 13-14.

HCM City revives teaching folk musical instruments in primary schools

 VietNamNet Bridge – A project to teach traditional musical instruments and folk music in primary schools had been lost in oblivion in the last ten years since implementation, but seems to be reviving now.

Flower Exhibition to be held during Da Lat Cultural Week

VietNamNet Bridge – A National Flower Exhibition will be held during Da Lat Cultural Week from December 27-31, with nearly 130 domestic and international enterprises from the flower growing industry

HCMC demands overpaid employees repay bonuses

 VietNamNet Bridge – Le Hoang Quan, Chairman of the HCM City People's Committee, says his administration is determined to redress wrongdoings at four State-owned companies by recovering overpaid amounts in salaries and bonuses.

Place your bet? Casinos may serve Vietnamese

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnamese government may allow Vietnamese to enter a casino planned in the special economic zone of Van Don, signaling that it is considering whether such gaming in Vietnam should be opened to more than just foreigners.

International border gates - attractive destinations for tourists

 VietNamNet Bridge - The border gates between Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and China, which are the doors to trade and tourism exchange have become the fascinating attractions.

Poverty leads to poorer cognitive functions: study

 Poverty consumes so much mental energy that those who are poor have little remaining brainpower to concentrate on other areas of life, thus are more likely to make bad decisions that worsens their situations,

Hue to kick off ‘Golden Tourism Month’

 VietNamNet Bridge – A special tourism promotion program called ‘Golden Tourism Month’ will be organized in Hue from September 2-30, announced by the Hue Monuments Conservation Center.

Research laboratories to be opened for audience once a year

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Science and Technology has announced that research laboratories throughout the country will be opened to the public for the first time on May 18th next year, Viet Nam's Day of Science and Technology.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 31/8

 HDBank acquires Société Générale VietFinance; HCM City prepares for sales promotion; Easing credit burdens on farmers; Banks recommit to credit risk management

Ministry to tax delayed projects

VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment may use progressive tax to cope with long-delayed real estate projects, instead of taking administrative measures like withdrawing their licenses as now.

VN vocational schools offer better job prospects: experts

 VietNamNet Bridge – After he passed his university entrance examinations last year, Vu Duc Duy of Mekong Delta Can Tho City had a choice.

Artists celebrate cities of the world

 VietNamNet Bridge – Photography fans are offered a chance to both keep up with the Western art of photography and have a glimpse of 22 cities around the world at a unique exhibition in downtown Ha Noi.

Whole fruit deters diabetes, juice boosts risk: study

 Eating more whole fresh fruit, especially blueberries, grapes, apples and pears, is linked to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, but drinking more fruit juice has the opposite effect, says a study.

17 SEA Games sports selected for live broadcast in VN

 Up to 17 of the total 33 disciplines at the 2013 SEA Games will be broadcast live, according to an announcement by the Games' organising board in Myanmar on Wednesday.

Finance reports make investors puzzled

In principle, listed companies’ finance reports are the most important sources of information for investor to consider. However, the investors in Vietnam have learnt from their experiences that they should not believe the reports.

Five ASEAN countries target 50 million int’l tourists

 VietNamNet Bridge – Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar and Vietnam are expecting to attract 50 million international tourists in 2015, and their tourism administrations are preparing an agreement to be signed early next month to implement the plan.

Experimental Vietnamese-Swedish music ensemble releases CD

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Six Tones, a Vietnamese-Swedish experimental music ensemble, will launch its double album “Signal in Noise” in Hanoi on August 30.

Mrs. World 2015 to be held in Thanh Hoa

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Mrs. World organization plans to organize the pageant in Vietnam in 2015. This will be the second time Vietnam hosts Mrs. World since the first held in Vung Tau city in 2009.

Vietnam’s National Day celebrated abroad

 VietNamNet Bridge – The 68th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2) has been celebrated in many countries.

Viet Nam opposes alleged Syrian chemical attacks

Viet Nam is deeply concerned by the recent allegations of the use of chemical weapons in Syria and strongly condemns the chemical attacks on civilians, said Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesman, Luong Thanh Nghi.

Top singers to perform in VietNamNet Concert

 VietNamNet Bridge – “Things Everlasting” – the annual concert held by VietNamNet Newspaper on the National Day September 2 – will have the participation of many famous senior singers such as Trung Kien, Trong Tan, Duyen Huyen, My Linh, etc.