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Relics of “Mr” and “Mrs” in HCM City

VietNamNet Bridge – These relics, including the Mausoleum of Mr. and Mrs. Chieu, Lady Hoa Market, Mr. Bon Pagoda, etc. are associated with historical stories about Saigon, the city of over 300 years old.

Big carrot for petro complex

'We need around $2.5 billion to import materials every year so the incentives are good for us'.

More return to Viet Nam after overseas study

More and more graduates who have finished their studies in other countries are choosing to return to Viet Nam and work as they see a huge opportunity to promote themselves in their homeland.

Social networks more utilized by businesses for marketing

Businesses all say they tend to allocate bigger budgets for online marketing tools. Social networks have become a favorite channel for businesses to do marketing and introduce their products for the last year.

Dengue fever vaccine undergoes final trial

The HCM City Pasteur Institute will carry out the final phase of clinical tests on a vaccine against dengue fever next month.

Is it time for accepting same-sex marriage in Vietnam?

Homosexuality has been mentioned in Vietnam for a decade. Though it is not officially recognized, “the third world” has become a part of the Vietnamese society. However, it would be a long way for homosexual marriage to be recognized by the law.

ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 3/9

Council set up for Ho Chi Minh, State Awards; Mid-Autumn Festival 2011 brings delight to Hanoi’s Old Quarter; Photo festival extolls beauty of Red River Delta provinces; Young writers to receive more support

Tributes to Ho Chi Minh as republic marks 66 years

Viet Nam's top leaders visited the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Ha Noi yesterday and laid wreaths to commemorate war martyrs on the occasion of the country's 66th National Day today.

Secrets from Nguyen Dynasty’s treasures

VietNamNet Bridge – The Nguyen Dynasty has left the ancient Hue citadel as a relic which is recognized as the world cultural heritage and also invaluable treasures.

Vietnam prepares to welcome new investment wave

While the foreign investment inflow does not prosper this year, the flow from Japan in the first half of 2011 rose to nearly $500 million of registered capital, with 85 projects, ranking fourth among the largest investors in Vietnam.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 3/9

Province calls for investment in 31 projects; Over VND100 bil allocated for agricultural encouragement in 2011-2015; FDI reaches over US$9.5 billion in eight months; PV Shipyard to build 2nd Vietnam-made rig soon  

Silicone breast implants safe: FDA

Silicone breast implants are safe, according to the chief scientist for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Center for Devices.

The 21st century's defining battleground is going to be on water (part 3)

There is nothing romantic about this new front, void as it is of moral struggles. In naval conflicts, unless there is shelling onshore, there are no victims per se; nor is there a philosophical enemy to confront.

Vietnam marks 66th anniversary of National Day

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (C) and President Nguyen Tan Sang (R) lead a delegation of high-ranking officials to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Hanoi Thursday.

UN warns Asia of mutant strain of bird-flu virus

The deadly bird flu virus has returned in a mutant strain with unpredictable risks to human health, the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) warned on Monday.

History from antique coins

Dang Duc Dung has spent nearly 25 years collecting Vietnamese ancient coins. He now owns an invaluable collection of coins which prompts him to write books to tell the country’s history.

SOCIAL NEWS 2/9

High tide to cross danger levels in HCM City; Ovarian stimulation can have serious side-effects: doctors; Olympiad winners, university students honored; Gov’t orders tight control of chemical substances; Ten businesses sued for social insurance 

Apple said to have lost another prototype iPhone

Apple lost another iPhone prototype at a Bay Area bar, according to media reports Thursday.

Compulsory reserve ratio increase not sharp enough to ease thirst for dollars

Though applauding the decision by the State Bank of Vietnam to require higher compulsory reserve ratio for foreign currency deposits, bankers still have doubts that the decision would be able to ease the demand for dollar loans.

Special training mode allows incapable students to get university degrees?

VietNamNet Bridge – A lot of universities have been found in exploiting the mode of training to seek money, by imposing sky high fees on the students who get low marks from university entrance exams.