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Scientists fail to solve "dark matter" mystery

A new study deepened the mystery of dark matter, as finding the dark matter in galaxies is spread out smoothly, according to media reports.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 19/10

Authorities crack down on illegal pesticides; Adidas to open biggest store in Vietnam; HCM City Party leader calls for Japanese investment; Vietnam may allow sale of ailing banks; Vietnam-India direct air routes in the pipeline

Securities firms expected to post losses

Two weeks after the third quarter ended, only a few securities companies have released their financial reports for the first nine months of the year, with many expected to show losses.

East Sea in Party Chief’s visit to China

At meetings last week in Beijing between the top leaders of the Communist Party of Vietnam and China, and high-ranking officials of the two governments--constructive viewpoints on dealing with sea-related issues were put forward.

EVN will not take on too many jobs, planning to give up telecom

The plan to merge EVN Telecom into a big mobile network is being discussed, and if this becomes true, this would be the best solution for the Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) to make a “safe withdrawal” from the telecom market.

Putin vows to strengthen political system if elected as President

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Monday vowed to strengthen the country's political system and facilitate economic diversification after his return to the Kremlin.

Ha Thanh and national gymnastic team to attend Olympic 2012

An exploit has come to Vietnam’s gymnastics, when the national gymnastic team left the world gymnastics championships in Japan with a bronze medal and two tickets to Olympic 2012 for Ha Thanh and the national team.

Canada to grant Vietnamese students scholarships

VietNamNet Bridge – The Canadian embassy in Hanoi announced on October 17 that Canada will offer a number of scholarships in 2012 to candidates from developing countries, including Vietnam in 2012. 

Stock prices down, investors retrace their steps

Injecting money in banks and securities companies was once in fashion. However, a lot of investors now feel regret pouring capital into the risky business fields, trying to back out.

Over-full reservoir poses downstream threat

The Provinces of Binh Duong and Tay Ninh as well as HCM City could face more bouts of flooding if solutions are not found to correct problems associated with the Dau Tieng Reservoir located on the the upper part of the Sai Gon River.

Woman doesn’t know about her pregnancy until giving birth

VietNamNet Bridge – A woman in Ca Mau province, in southern Vietnam, delivered a child in a toilet. At that moment, she knew about her pregnancy.

Students look at school consultants with suspicious eyes

VietNamNet Bridge – Only a few of schools in Vietnam have school consultants, while students and parents still have doubts about the role of the consultants.

Vietnam must deal with land pollution and degradation

Vietnam has promulgated policies and action plans aiming to protect and upgrade the land environment. However, they have not helped much due to the problems in the management and financial resources allocation mechanism.

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 18/10

VN to buy half million blue-ear vaccine; Health insurance still unattractive; 24 foreigners arrested over possible high-tech crime; Coach collision kills one, injures eight

University glut forces many faculties to close

VietNamNet Bridge – The deadline for the last phase of student enrollment for universities and colleges ended last week but many universities have already closed some faculties due to a shortage of students.

Van Rompuy calls for restoring confidence to resolve crisis

European leaders are working on a comprehensive package to restore confidence in Europe's financial sector and in bond market for debt-ridden countries, European Council President Herman Van Rompuy said here Monday.

Dong flow to banks slows down, putting pressure on liquidity

Commercial banks all have reported the sharp decreases in the volume of capital mobilized since September, when banks began applying the 14 percent ceiling interest rate mechanism.

Skin sample of woman who aged overnight to be tested in USA

VietNamNet Bridge – Doctors of the HCM City Medical University Hospital conducted skin tests but they could not find out the reason that made Nguyen Thi Phuong, a 26-year-old woman to be aged overnight.

Vietnam may no longer be the top seed at SEA Games 2011

One day before the drawing lots of men’s football category at SEA Games 2011, a Philippine blog on football said that Vietnam, which ranked second at SEA Games 2009, was not selected as the top seed at the upcoming games.

Central Vietnam struggles with flooding

VietNamNet Bridge – Unexpectedly rising floods in central Vietnam has submerged tens of thousands of houses, blocked traffic and harmed crops. At least seven people are dead in flood.