Vietnamese hospitals extremely overloaded

VietNamNet Bridge – Originating from downgraded infrastructure and overworked doctors and nurses, Vietnamese patients do not enjoy their minimum rights: being examined and taken care considerately.

Meat lovers put wildlife at risk

VietNamNet Bridge – The widespread consumption of wild meat, coupled with illegal animal trafficking, is putting endangered species at risk.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 26/8

Rice storage network falls behind; Pepper price peaks at $5,900 a tonne; “Trade policy recommendations” book launched; Foreign firms dominate animal-feed market; Motorbike market starts to heat up; Exports to US lack competitiveness  

Airlines still have tickets for holiday flights

Local airlines have confirmed there are still tickets for passengers to fly to tourist attractions on the nation’s National Day on September 2.

Vietnam’s second satellite launching plan delayed

VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnam Post and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) is preparing to launch the Vinasat-2 satellite in May 2012, one month before schedule.

Hospitals told to treat medical waste

VietNamNet Bridge – All hospitals in HCM City have to install medical wastewater treatment facilities meeting national standards by the end of this year or face the prospect of being shut down, the city's Health Department said on Tuesday.

Transport infrastructure developers “give themselves trouble in tight shoes”

The Vietnam Expressway Corporation VEC has called for a special financial mechanism for expressway projects, saying that the current mechanism does not allow investors to take the initiative in capital mobilization.

Newly discovered Paracels document involves navy

A 200 year old Sino-nom document dedicated to Hoang Sa (Paracels) archipelago navy troops was recently found in the possession of a local family from central Quang Ngai Province, according to a local cultural official.

Maths institute looks to set new standards

VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam, despite its comparatively modest economic resources, is following in the footsteps of many advanced countries to start investing in basic scientific research.

ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 25/8

Chinese watercolors for National Day; Expo depicts parliament in national development; HCMC Idecaf to screen 'Four Minutes'; Remain Forever Concert to celebrate Independence Day; Japanese pottery experts to train local artisans     

Vietnamese ao dai to be honored at Saigon fashion show

VietNamNet Bridge – Miss Universe Vietnam’s first runner-up, Vo Hoang Yen; first runner-up of Miss Vietnam Ethnics Truong Thi May and top models will appear at “Time of Memories” show to tell stories about the Vietnamese ao dai.

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 25/8

 Effective implementation of ADB-funded projects; Three killed, one survives with arm severed in northern homicide; Policy dialogue focused on green growth

Work on second Noi Bai terminal to start in Q3

The Northern Airport Corporation is preparing to start construction of the second passenger terminal at Noi Bai Airport, hopefully in the third quarter of this year.

Japan unveils fresh measures to handle yen's rise

Japanese government unveiled on Wednesday a 100 billion U.S. dollars program to tackle the rise of the yen.

Steve Jobs resigns as CEO of Apple

Steve Jobs has resigned as the chief executive officer (CEO) of Apple, the company said on Wednesday.

Incurring big losses, shipping firms have to sell ships to live

Fuel price, bank loan interest rate and dollar price increases all have dealt a strong blow on shipping firms. Very few shipping firms have reported profits, while many of them have sold ships to shift to other kind of undertaking.

Athletic in Europa League group stage without kicking a ball

Athletic Club Bilbao have qualified for the group stage of the Europa League without having to play the second leg of their qualifying round against Turkish side Trabzonspor.

Vietnam to continue nuclear power projects, says deputy minister

The Vietnamese Ministry of Science and Technology confirms that Vietnam will continue developing nuclear power, but it will ask partners to raise the safety criteria, said Deputy Minister of Science and Technology, Le Dinh Tien.

Ten Delacour’s langurs to be released to forest

VietNamNet Bridge – The Hoa Lu-Long Van forest management board and the Frankfurt Zoology Association in Vietnam have released three Delacour’s langurs (Trachypithecus delacouri) to the forest on August 23.

Vietnamese rambutan has too many redoubtable rivals

Rambutan, after dragon fruit, has been accepted to enter the US market. However, there are still a lot of things that need to be done in order to make rambutan salable in the US.

Park Ji-sung Foundation assists Vietnamese young footballers

VietNamNet Bridge – South Korean Chosun Ilbo Daily has reported that the JS Foundation of Korean football star Park Ji-sung, presented over $90,000 to the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) to train young players.

Phan Thi Mo enters the top ten of Miss Asia USA

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese contestant Phan Thi Mo, 22, entered the top ten of beauties at the Miss Asia USA, on the final night on August 20 in California, USA. A contestant from South Korea was crowned.

Rare birdlife multiplies in national park

VietNamNet Bridge – The number of valuable and rare birds found at the U Minh Thuong National Park in the southern province of Kien Giang is rapidly increasing, according to park deputy director Pham Quoc Dan.

Nghe An seek fourth Cup honours

VietNamNet Bridge – Song Lam Nghe An will be looking to lift the National Cup for the fourth time when they meet Navibank Sai Gon in the final at HCM City's Thong Nhat Stadium on Saturday.

Vietnamese representative shows off at Miss Universe

VietNamNet Bridge – Among Asian contestants at the Miss Universe 2011 pageant in Brazil, Vietnam’s Hoang My looks outstanding with her make-up style.