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Part 3: Vietnam’s robot industry hindered by “administrative robot”

While other countries in the world have made a big leap in the development of robot industry, Vietnam still has not been ready yet enough to develop the modern industry.

Teachers’ yearly income less than the Teachers’ Day’s income?

It’s the thing that’s done in Vietnam--that parents and students give “envelopes” with money inside, or give gifts to teachers to thank the teachers for their support to the students.

U.S. consumer prices down 0.1% in October

Consumer prices in the United States dropped 0.1 percent in October as energy costs declined, the Labor Department reported Wednesday.

One in five Americans has hearing loss: study

Nearly a fifth of all Americans 12 years or older have hearing loss so severe that it may make communication difficult, according to a new study led by Johns Hopkins University researchers and published Monday

Woman arrested for pocketing US$243K from AP

VietNamNet Bridge – 38-year-old Nguyen Thi Van Huong, a former clerical employee at the representative office of AP news agency in Hanoi, has been arrested for allegedly misappropriating VND5.1 billion (US$243,000).

NA told billions wasted on tobacco

National Assembly deputies unanimously agreed with the need for the Law on Tobacco Harm Prevention and Control during on November 16's morning session.

NBA cancels games through Dec. 15

The latest salvo in the ongoing NBA lockout has been fired. On Tuesday, the league began notifying teams that more games will be cancelled as a result of the labour dispute.

Take care they don’t steal your brands, businesses told

In 2011, a lot of Vietnamese famous geographical indications, such as Buon Ma Thuot coffee and Phu Quoc fish sauce were found as having been registered as foreign trademarks.

Dozens killed as Syria mulls allowing in foreign observers

Dozens of people, including army personnel, were killed Wednesday in Syria as the country was mulling allowing in foreign observers as the Arab League (AL) demanded, local media and activist groups said.

Rice market ventures into the unknown

Local rice exporters need to think on their feet to keep rosy business figures.

Dong Van stone plateau in buckwheat flower season

VietNamNet Bridge – Dong Van stone plateau in Ha Giang Province is now very beautiful when buckwheat flowers are flourishing. The plateau attracts many couples who come here to take wedding pictures and photographers.

Human health may get threatened by rising temperature: report

An official assessment has forecasted several potential challenges that climate change may bring about, including impacts on bio-diversity and disease control, China would face in the context of global warming.

Part 2: The corollary of the race to attract investment

Experts believe that the registration of “virtual” investment projects in localities are the result of the “achievement disease” of local authorities, when localities try to attract as many projects as possible.

Hanoi to invest over $33.3 million to build 24 parking lots

VietNamNet Bridge – The Hanoi authorities have agreed with the Department of Transport’s proposal on the construction of 24 new parking lots at the cost of over VND700 billion (over $33.3 million) from now to 2015.

Britain's central bank slashes 2011, 2012 growth forecast

Bank of England, the British central bank, slashed its forecast of the country's economic growth in 2011 and 2012 to about 1 percent on Wednesday.

Ha Noi to host national Heritage Day

VietNamNet Bridge – Cultural activities focusing on heritage and its preservation will be organised in Ha Noi to celebrate the 7th Viet Nam Cultural Heritage Day, which falls on November 23.

PM calls for greater efforts for ASEAN Community

ASEAN member countries should show their strong political resolve and allocate necessary resources to realise the ASEAN Community, on schedule and based on all three pillars, said Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung

Vietnam wins 68 golds, still ranks second

VietNamNet Bridge – Pencak Silat athletes contributed a half of the 12 gold medals of Vietnam on November 17. With only two more golds, Vietnam will achieve its goal.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 18/11

Suzuki to build automobile plant in Vietnam; US$201mln contracts inked at Vietnam-China trade fair; Tax laws won't hit property valuation; Hyundai pulls out of engine making joint venture; Petrol and gas price audit to be released next week

SEA Games 26: Vietnam trounce Laos 3-1

Vietnam’s U23 football team topped Group B after defeating Laos 3-1 in Indonesia on November 17.