Half of Fiji's population suffer from anaemia: health ministry

There are 400,000 people suffering from anaemia in Fiji with a total of population at about 800,000 people, according to the Health Ministry on Monday.

Ha Noi attempts to clean up its act

VietNamNet Bridge – A short supply of public rubbish bins is blamed for a rising tide of bagged and unbagged refuse and litter being dumped in the streets of the capital city for municipal cleaners to take away every day.

IMF warns U.S. debt challenge to cause global repercussion

The U.S. economy, which is facing increasingly downside risks, will cause global "severe shock" if the country's debt ceiling not raised in time, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reported on Monday.

East Sea disputes: China, other claimants and the US

VietNamNet Bridge - The East Sea (internationally known as South China Sea) sovereignty issue consists of a number of separate disputes. Added to this already complex situation is China’s mysterious “U-shaped line,”

First gay couple wed in New York

Two women became the first couple in New York City to get married on Sunday under the New York state's new law allowing same-sex marriage.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 26/7

Vietnam eyes 2nd anti-dumping lawsuit against US; Vietnamese business confidence falls on more uncertainties; China imported 100,000 tons of sugar from Vietnam; Prime Minister Dung urges further fossil fuel exploration 

Vietnamese bank CEO can earn up to 20 billion dong a year

VietNamNet Bridge – Bank chief executive officers (CEOs) are believed to be the people who have the highest salaries in Vietnam. A CEO reportedly earns 20 billion dong a year.

U.S. will not default on debt: Geithner

The United States will not default on its financial obligations, U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said Sunday, urging Congress to reach an agreement now.

PIT exemption hoped to help drive capital flow to stock market

Securities investors feel encouraged these days when hearing that the ongoing National Assembly’s session would discuss the proposal by the government--on exempting personal income tax PIT on the incomes from securities investments.

Indochina Telecom keeps ambiguous about plan to join market

VietNamNet Bridge – The delay in launching services of the eighth licensed mobile network in Vietnam – Indochina Telecom – has been blamed on the harsh competition in the market which is believed to have become saturated.

Vietnam’s marine and island sovereignty at photo exhibition

VietNamNet Bridge – A photo exhibition called “Legends of the land of An Tra” opened on July 22 in the central city of Quang Ngai.

MOET plans to treat rote learning with mind map

The Ministry of Education and Training has decided to use mind map in a large scale to help renovate teaching method. The new method has been applauded by teachers, who believe this will help students escape from rote learning.

ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 25/7

HCM City to hold Buddhist music concert; Culinary contest selects 10 young chefs for int’l competition; Vietnam’s unique landscapes exhibited in Hanoi; 17th Vietnam Film Festival to take place in Phu Yen; Indochina to unite at arts festival  

Commercial banks unexpectedly “let dollars out”

VietNamNet Bridge – Enterprises have never found it so easy to buy dollars from banks like now, when banks are selling dollars at competitive prices.

Truong Tan Sang elected as State President

VietNamNet Bridge – Mr. Truong Tan Sang was elected as the State President of the 2011-2016 tenure, with 97.4 percent of the votes, at the National Assembly meeting this afternoon, July 25.

Norway mourns victims, prays for peace after deadly attacks

Norway has plunged in grief as its people come to terms with life after the massive bomb blast and shooting spree on Friday killed at least 93 people.

Hue dredges ‘King's River' to offer boat tours

VietNamNet Bridge – Authorities in the province of Thua Thien-Hue have begun dredging a canal that would allow tourist boats to go to the inner royal citadel from the Huong (Perfume) River.

Few drug addicts enter HCM City rehab clinics

VietNamNet Bridge – Rehabilitation centres in HCM City in the first six months of the year admitted 1,756 drug users, a decline of 2.8 per cent compared with the same period last year,

Tourism industry to advertise at English football games

VietNamNet Bridge - The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism wants banners promoting tourism in the country beamed on moving advertising boards at English Premier League football stadiums, an official said.

Overseas Vietnamese’s heart directed towards home country

VietNamNet Bridge – Holding a commemorative photo taken at the summer camp for overseas Vietnamese youth, Mai Huong, a Vietnamese origin girl in Cambodia, said: “Though I live abroad, my soul will be always directed to Vietnam”.

Museum visits to raise awareness in children

VietNamNet Bridge - Schools in Ho Chi Minh City are raising awareness in children of their past glorious history, culture and traditions of Vietnam by organizing various interactive activities such as trips to historical monuments and museums.

Inflation casts shadow on market

VietNamNet Bridge - The VN-Index ended last week at 409.20 points, a decrease of 1.34 per cent from the previous week's close and 3.9 per cent since the beginning of the month.

Co-operation urged for region stability

VietNamNet Bridge – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Gia Khiem urged co-operation among ASEAN member countries on accelerating endeavours aimed at peace, security, stability and development.

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 25/7

Human resources development scheme launched; Flash flood sweeps away 17 houses in Ky Son, Nghe An; Child dies as alcoholic burns wife, children

Uruguay beat Paraguay to win Copa America

Uruguay won the Copa America on Sunday in Argentina after beating Paraguay by a convincing 3-0.