Singapore scientists find genes key to treat aggressive breast cancer

Singapore scientists have found possible new ways to treat a type of aggressive breast cancer that is unresponsive to current forms of treatment, local broadcaster Channel NewsAsia reported on Wednesday.

Experts say Vietnam faces quake risk

Vietnam is likely to be at relatively high risk of earthquakes although the country is situated outside world quake centers, scientists warned at a conference in Hanoi Monday.

Remains of US servicemen killed in war repatriated

VietNamNet Bridge – A ceremony to repatriate the remains of US soldiers who died during the war in Viet Nam was held at Da Nang International Airport yesterday, Sep 7.

Is it time for accepting same-sex marriage in Vietnam?

Homosexuality has been mentioned in Vietnam for a decade. Though it is not officially recognized, “the third world” has become a part of the Vietnamese society.

Access to foreign currency loans limited

The central bank has announced a number of monetary policies to curb soaring foreign credit and strengthen Vietnam dong lending, making access to dollar loans more difficult than before.

Vietnam may have 100 private helicopters in the next 10 years: businessman

 Though the Vietnamese average income per capita remains at “low average” level, Commercial Manager of Vinacopter, a distribution firm, Jussi Hoikka, still believes that the demand for private aircraft in Vietnam would soar in the time to come.

GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 8/9

Portugal, Sudan open consulates in HCM City; PM praises VTV achievements; State President works with Nghe An province; Cuba’s Foreign Ministry delegation visits Vietnam

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 8/9

Social work training to boost drug rehab work; Father, daughter injured in petrol bomb attack; Hand, foot and mouth cases may soon rise as school year starts; Mother dies, family wants to bury newborn alive

Press release of VN-China cooperation steering committee

The 5th session of the Vietnam-China Steering Committee for Bilateral Cooperation was held in Hanoi on Sept. 6 under the chair of Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan and Chinese State Councillor Dai Bingguo.

V-League needs to learn from Thai-League, says Calisto

VietNamNet Bridge – It is the advice of the former coach of the Vietnamese national football team, Henrique Calisto. He said that Vietnam and Thailand are not far from each other, but the gap between the two national football champions is very wide.

Viet makes a big splash at national quest

VietNamNet Bridge – Top Vietnamese swimmer Nguyen Huu Viet won his third gold medal at the National Swimming Championship held in the National Aquatics Centre on Tuesday.

Massacre at goldsmith’s shop “awakes” cruelty?

VietNamNet Bridge – It is said that Le Van Luyen’s sin has awaken the cruelty in many people who have been followed this nation-shaking case.

Illegally imported toys seized in Ha Noi

Ha Noi's Market Watch Department seized a 400-foot container of toys imported from China kept at a warehouse belonging to Tuan Thanh Ltd Co because staff could not provide the necessary documentation, including quality certificates.

European artists go dancing with locals

VietNamNet Bridge – A two-night show featuring contemporary dance by European and Vietnamese artists will kick off tonight, Sep 8, in Ha Noi's Youth Theatre.

Pepper export prices galloping, policy makers feel worried

Despite the warnings about overproduction and unsustainable development, farmers now rush to grow pepper plants as they see the pepper export prices increasing sharply in the world market.

Party leader Trong calls for peaceful East Sea solution

VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam and China should strive to find a satifactory solution to disputes involving the East Sea to help boost Sino-Vietnamese relations.

Vinh wins best referee award

 VietNamNet Bridge – FIFA-accredited referee Vo Quang Vinh won the Golden Whistle award following his outstanding performance in the V-League this year, the Viet Nam Football Federation announced yesterday, Sep 7.

Bank loans rescue poor students

VietNamNet Bridge – A bank loan was the only way Thong Thanh Le's parents were able to send their three children to university even though they had spent their working years saving every dong they could from selling rice.

Plane crash kills at least 43 in central Russia

A YAK-42 passenger plane carrying 45 people crashed Wednesday after taking off near central Russian city of Yaroslavl, killing at least 43 people aboard, said the Emergency Situations Ministry.

A rare species of rock rat found in Quang Binh Province

A rare species of rock rat, thought to have been extinct for 11 million years, has just been found in the central province of Quang Binh by a group of Vietnamese scientists, according to Fauna & Flora International (FFI). 

Telecom needs a push to maintain growth

After a rapid development period, mobile network operators have entered a new period when they see the slowdown in growth, due to the stiffer competition and the lack of innovative services.

Vietnam stops licensing mining projects

The Government of Vietnam has decided to halt licensing mining projects in an effort to stop the spontaneous mining in a massive scale, which has caused social evils and environment pollution.

NYC Mayor honors the rebirth of Lower Manhattan since 9/11

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg outlined on Tuesday the city's progress made in the past decade in rebuilding Lower Manhattan devastated by 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Part 2: The machine translation market springs up in Vietnam

A lot of professional translators and interpreters swear not to use translation machines. However, they may change their mind in the near future.

Fewer American adults smoke: report

Fewer American adults are smoking cigarettes and daily smokers are smoking fewer cigarettes each day, according to a new report released Tuesday from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).