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Economic downturn brings hope to data center service providers

Data center service providers are experiencing a prosperous time as the demand for the services tends to increase in accordance with the e-commerce development.

Brain plays role in regulating blood sugar in humans: U.S. study

U.S. researchers have demonstrated for the first time that the brain is a key player in regulating glucose (sugar) metabolism in humans.

Pregnant woman lauded for heroic effort

VietNamNet Bridge – Railway guard Nguyen Thi Nhan, an expectant mother six months into her pregnancy, received a letter of compliment on Monday from Transport Minister Dinh La Thang for saving a child who was standing too close to the railway

Poor student’s essay about the money touch the hearts of millions of people

The copies of an essay about money written by a Vietnamese high school student has been passed from hand to hand among old people, while thousands of young people have accessed to Internet to read the moving essay.

Blue tide alerts environment pollution at Nha Trang bay

The Nha Trang bay now has to receive the untreated waster discharged from sewers without treatment every day.

State budget at the crossroads

State budget allocation is hot on the National Assembly’s agenda. National Assembly Economic Committee deputy chairman Mai Xuan Hung sheds some light on the issue.

Obama unveils new initiatives to help veterans get jobs

U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday announced three new initiatives to get veterans back to work, as part of recent executive actions the president has taken to jump start the economy and create more jobs.

G7 mart chain collapses ‘cause it cannot connect manufacturers

G7 mart chain, developed by Trung Nguyen Joint Stock Corporation, the giant that owns G7 coffee brand, has nearly stopped operation. The biggest problem of the chain, according to economists, is that it cannot connect manufacturers.

Samsung, suspends development, active shutter 3D TVs

Samsung Electronics, the world's largest flat screen TV vendor, said Tuesday that it has suspended its plan to develop active shutter three-dimensional (3D) TVs with RealD, the U.S.-based 3D technology supplier.

Hotel management turns overheated

A glimpse at the country’s hospitality industry will reveal not only the fast development of infrastructure facilities, but also the bustling competition among big international brands in hotel management.

China warns against use of a diabetes drug in light of bladder cancer risks

China's State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) on Tuesday warned doctors and patients of increased bladder cancer risks related to the use of the diabetes drug pioglitazone.

Vietnamese can be 4cm taller in 20 years

VietNamNet Bridge – The Comprehensive plan on developing Vietnamese people’s physical strength and figure in 2011-2030 has been finalized after nine years.

Law gets tougher on recalcitrant bosses

The Government issued Decree No 92/2011/ND-CP on October 17, regulating fines for administrative violations in the field of health insurance.

Can Tho writes detailed climate change adaptation plan

VietNamNet Bridge – The largest city in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta is the first location that has a detailed climate change adaptation plan.

Leverage of multilateral diplomacy

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s diplomatic activities in October are clear proofs for a multilateral diplomatic policy with two emphasizes.

Why sound of fingernail scratching blackboard is disturbing?

Just imaging the scratchy and screechy sound made by fingernails running down a blackboard is annoying. Now scientists have found the reason why it has such effect.

U.S. FDA approves Erbitux to treat late-stage head and neck cancer

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday approved Erbitux (cetuximab) for use with chemotherapy to treat patients with late-stage (metastatic) head and neck cancer.

Poor pay, conditions make teachers resign

VietNamNet Bridge – Overloaded kindergartens, teacher shortages, industrial parks without kindergartens in HCM City and related problems dominated discussions during a TV talkshow held last Sunday.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 9/11

Developers slash property prices; Businesses are skeptical about tax cut; US opens door for 2 Vietnamese fruits; Foreign banks required to follow forex rules; Supermarkets trail behind in discount race  

Hanoi: Kidnapped baby reunited with his family

VietNamNet Bridge - Hanoi police on November 8 found the baby boy who was kidnapped from the Central Obstetrics Hospital on November 3.