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Climate change threatens wetlands park

VietNamNet Bridge – Representatives of Xuan Thuy National Park and scientists from Ha Noi-based national university's centre for natural resources and environment studies (Cres) have been struggling with a pilot project

SBV still has things to do to ease “goldization”

The gold prices have been decreasing, but the gold deposit interest rates have been increasing, which has made it more attractive to keep gold.

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 12/10

Spain gives grants for projects; Judge caught in hotel with driver’s wife; PM inspects flood control in Mekong Delta; Inflated air bags caused deadly crash: driver

Universities struggle to seek students

VietNamNet Bridge – Universities are weeping because they still cannot enroll enough students, even when they accept the students who got low marks from the university entrance exams.

Smart phone shops heating up with iPhone 4S

Right after iPhone 4S hit the market in the US, smart phone traders in Hanoi and HCM City have begun taking orders for the products. Meanwhile, VinaPhone and Viettel, the two official iPhone distributors, still keep quiet.

Japan, China, RoK and Vietnam discuss educational issues

VietNamNet Bridge – Representatives from Japan, China, the Republic of Korea and Vietnam gathered at the 13th BESATOHA in Tokyo on October 11 -12.

Ship owners warned against using ships too old

Vietnamese ships appear on Tokyo MOU’s black list which includes the ships of 10 countries in the world, because the ships are believed to be unable to satisfy the requirements for operation.

Forest conservation needs public effort

VietNamNet Bridge – The National Assembly's Standing Committee yesterday, Oct 11, called for more efforts to ensure people are at the centre of the country's plan to restore and protect forests.

Hai Phong strike first gold

VietNamNet Bridge – Hai Phong-born Nguyen Thi Le Quyen outclassed her national teammates to triumph in the women's individual 10m air mobile target rifle event at the National Shooting Championship yesterday, Oct 11.

China, Vietnam sign accord on resolving maritime issues

China and Vietnam on Tuesday signed an agreement on basic principles guiding the settlement of maritime issues existing between the two countries.

Products unsalable, retail premises left idle

A lot of retail premises on advantageous positions in the central areas of big cities, which were thought to be very difficult to lease, have been left idle. S

SPORTS IN BRIEF 12/10

Kickboxers triumph at nationals; Vinh inks deal with Ha Noi ACB; Tu, Dung win VCCI golf event

Ukraine's Tymoshenko sentenced to 7 years in prison

A Ukrainian court Tuesday sentenced former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko to seven years in prison after convicting her of abuse of power for signing a 2009 gas deal with Russia.

Only 8% of homes have internet

VietNamNet Bridge – A survey published by the Ministry of Information and Communications yesterday reveals that the rate of households nationwide connected to the internet is a low 8.2 per cent.

U.S. Senate passes controversial currency bill amid China's strong opposition

The U.S. Senate on Tuesday passed a controversial currency bill which threatens to punish China for so-called "currency manipulation" with retaliatory tariffs, despite strong opposition from China and many U.S. business groups.

Nostalgia draws artist back to her roots

VietNamNet Bridge – Nostalgia for Ha Noi urged Vietnamese-Swedish painter Maj Trang Fredriksson to return to her birthplace and showcase her artwork at an on-going exhibition in the capital city.

Vietnam, China establish principles of settling sea issues

Vietnam and China signed an agreement on basic principles guiding the settlement of sea-related issues in Beijing on October 11.

Drug removing amyloid plaques from Alzheimer's patients brain being developed

An experimental drug that can remove amyloid plaques from the brains of Alzheimer's patients is being developed by Swiss Roche Holding AG in a small early-stage study, according to a report published in the Archives of Neurology on Monday.

Ha Noi to inspect dangerous ponds

VietNamNet Bridge – The Ha Noi People's Committee has asked district authorities to inspect construction site ponds after the recent heavy rains as they could pose a safety hazard.

Nobel economics laureates urge fiscal union for eurozone

Eurozone needs a more centralized fiscal system for the sake of its own survival, according to two U.S. professors awarded this year's Nobel economics prize.