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U.S. FDA, NIH announce joint study on tobacco use, risk perceptions

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced Thursday a joint, large-scale, national study of tobacco users to monitor and assess the behavioral

Medicine for gridlocks

VietNamNet Bridge – There is no official statistic of the loss caused by snarl-up in Vietnam’s big cities. However, it is cock-sure that the loss is extremely huge, and serious in various aspects and it damages Vietnam’s image.

Placenta used as nourishing food

VietNamNet Bridge – Placenta is rumored as a miraculous medicine or extremely nutritious food, so many people try to buy it.

‘Whisper to lotus’ with artist Nguyen Thi Tam

"Whisper to lotus", a solo exhibition to mark 55 years of creating silk paintings and the 75th birthday of seasoned artist Nguyen Thi Tam debuts on Wednesday at the City Exhibition House in HCM City’s District 1.

The dark cloud on the insurance market

The Vietnamese insurance market has opened widely to foreign investors. However, unlike other business fields, the market has not caught the attention from foreign insurers.

Nearly 390,000 Vietnamese suffer from blindness

VietNamNet Bridge – Around 381,000 people throughout the country were reported to have lost sight in both eyes, according to Director of Viet Nam's National Institute of Ophthalmology, Do Nhu Hon.

Singers set to make rooftop glow

VietNamNet Bridge – Diva My Linh and singer Duc Tuan will swoon visitors in a special evening concert at a rooftop bar and restaurant in dowtown Ha Noi this Sunday evening.

ASEAN starts compiling Code of Conduct in the East Sea

VietNamNet Bridge - ASEAN Foreign Ministers have agreed to set up a working group to discuss the drafting of a Code of Conduct (COC) of Parties in the East Sea (COC).

Australia should tax high-sugar soft drinks: U.S. obesity expert

A visiting U.S. obesity expert, Kelly Brownell, on Tuesday called on Australia to make a start on taxing high-sugar soft drinks.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 8/10

Local bidders want change as foreigners often win; Vietcombank ratings unaffected after Mizuho’s acquisition; Garment makers face slowdown; Foreign investors find mixed reception; Vietnam urged to step up export of aqua-products, coffee to Germany

President prepares to tour India, Sri Lanka

VietNamNet Bridge – President Truong Tan Sang will visit India from October 11-13 and Sri Lanka from October 13-15.

Mekong Delta: 18 people killed by flooding

VietNamNet Bridge – By October 6, 18 people were reported dead because of flooding in the Mekong Delta, including 16 children from 1 to 14 years old.

Vietnam’s top bodybuilders win world and Asian golds

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s top female bodybuilder, Nguyen Thi My Linh, won a gold medal at the Asian Bodybuilding Championship in Bangkok, Thailand on October 6.

First Tourism Ambassador denies doubt of her education background

VietNamNet Bridge – Ill fame related to actress Ly Nha Ky – Vietnam’s first Tourism Ambassador – continues after she made public her university in Germany, Alexander Wiegand. Some local newspapers report that this is a dog training center.

EVENTS ON OCTOBER 8-15

Subscription Concert Vol. 45 “Beethoven 8″; Screening of “Everything will be Forgiven”; Art In The Auditorium; Exhibition “Japan: Kingdom of Characters”; Le Cat Trong Ly Music Nights; Exhibition “Me”; Classical Concert in HCM City

Millions of men to remain single by shortage of women by 2020

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam is facing serious gender imbalance. It is estimated that by 2020, the number of men will be 2.3-4.3 million more than women by 2020.

Seafood processing workshops lack materials, who’s to blame?

Seafood companies complain that they cannot find enough materials to fulfill the export contracts signed with foreign partners. They have fallen into their own trap.

ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 7/10

Winners of 6th International Artistic Photo Contest announced; Foreign-language book events this month; Culinary walk through France; Huynh Minh Hiep - miniature liquor collector  

Hanoi tourism ‘transit based'

Hanoi has been urged to improve the number and quality of its tourism products and services to attract more visitors, despite being named one of the 10 best destinations in Asia by Smart Travel Asia magazine.

Transport Minister slams Danang Airport redevelopment management

Vietnam’s newly-appointed Transport Minister Dinh La Thang has culled the head of an airport terminal project’s management board due to the slow pace of construction.