City blasts way to top at junior air shooting event

VietNamNet Bridge – Ho Viet Thanh Sang broke the junior record in the boys' 10m air rifle and won a gold medal for Quang Nam on the final day of the National Junior Air Shooting Championship at Da Nang Sport Centre No 3 yesterday.

Vietnam, US issue Joint Statement

 VietNamNet Bridge – President Truong Tan Sang of Vietnam and President Barack Obama of the United States of America issued a joint statement at the end of their talks in Washington on July 25.

Spanish police wait to question train crash driver

 Spanish police were waiting Friday to question one of the drivers of a train that derailed, killing at least 80 passengers, amid media reports it was travelling at twice the speed limit.

ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 26/7

 Ten years of cultural conventions under review; Berlinale's short films screened in Ha Noi; Wisdom of President Ho Chi Minh book is launched; Viet Nam gets the last laugh at Clown Contest

GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 26/7

 Chairman Hung pledges close ties with Myanmar; PM reaffirms accent on co-operation with Japan; Condolence sent to Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy

Only rest-home for overseas Vietnamese to open again

 VietNamNet Bridge – The first and probably the only rest-home so far in Vietnam meeting the European standards, which are often referred to as "Rest-home for Overseas Vietnamese," is strangely quiet.

Defense Minister visits General Vo Nguyen Giap

 VietNamNet Bridge - General Vo Nguyen Giap is now under the care of doctors at the Military Hospital 108. As being reported by the hospital, the health of the general has remained stable.

Phuc only coaches U23 team for upcoming SEA Games

VietNamNet Bridge – Chief coach Hoang Van Phuc has decided to only lead the national U23 squad in preparation for the upcoming 27th SEA Games in Myanmar later this year.

Vietnam, US establish comprehensive partnership

The Presidents of Vietnam and the United States have decided to establish a comprehensive partnership between the two countries on the principles of respect for the United Nations Charter and international law

Renovations planned for One-Pillar Pagoda

 VietNamNet Bridge – The 964-year-old One-Pillar Pagoda, also known as Dien Huu Pagoda, in downtown Hanoi, is about to undergo extensive renovations, a local official has said.

Quang Ninh: Fire at gold shop, five people die

 VietNamNet Bridge - This morning, July 26, five people including four children of  5-10 years old were reported dead in the fire at a gold shop in Ha Long City, Quang Ninh.

Brokerage companies report falling profits in H1

 VietNamNet Bridge – Over 60 per cent of brokerage companies reported profits in the first six months of this year, but half of them saw their profits drop compared with the same period last year.

HCM City faces flooding if rain continues to fall

VietNamNet Bridge – Work on HCM City's water drainage system has helped to stem flooding this year, but experts warn that more floods of a larger scale could reoccur if serious measures are not taken.

Banking assets hit 237 billion USD in five months

VietNamNet Bridge – Total assets for the banking industry reached 5,225 trillion VND by the end of May, the highest level since the State Bank of Vietnam decided to disclose the figure in June 2012.

Online wild animal trading still out of control in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – The illegal trading of rare animals online has become more popular in Vietnam and is now out of control.

HCM City encourages two-child families

 VietNamNet Bridge –As the birth rate falls, HCM City authorities are encouraging married couples to have more than one child but no more than two, and to not delay marriage beyond the child-bearing age.

Da Nang delights: Wrap's the way we like it

 VietNamNet Bridge – While a raft of development has seen many a new restaurant decorate downtown Da Nang, an old favourite still leads the way serving up sumptuous local delicacies for the whole family.

IT service market still awaits policies to spring off

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam is considered one of the six countries in Asia which have greatest potentials in providing information technology (IT) services. However, it still needs a push from the State to develop.

World championship draw results good for Tien Minh

The draw results of the world badminton championships 2013 have been announced by the World Badminton Federation. Tien Minh is the 7th seed of the tournament.

Ancient snowfall likely carves valleys on Mars: study

 Some valleys on the Martian surface appear to have been caused by ancient runoff from melting snow, U.S. researchers said Wednesday.

Funds sought for ethnic projects

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Government's Committee for Ethnic Minority Affairs has recommended simplifying administrative procedures and investment management to help remote ethnic areas receive more international support for socio-economic development.

Technology teaching aids enthuse English students

VietNamNet Bridge – The use of computer-assisted language teaching, particularly on mobile devices, has enabled students to be more interactive and creative in their study of English,

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 26/7

 Tax policy changes hit plastic industry; PV Gas posts hefty profit; Phu Quoc needs special mechanism for takeoff; E-tax service to spread wings farther

How the Old Quarter began

 VietNamNet Bridge – The tradespeople behind many of the traditional goods sold in the Old Quarter will give demonstrations of their handicrafts from tomorrow, July 26, to the end of August.

Skipping breakfast may increase heart disease risk: study

 Men who reported that they regularly skipped breakfast had a higher risk of a heart attack or fatal coronary heart disease, a U.S. study said Monday.