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Visiting Singapore defence minister aims to boost ties

VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam and Singapore had built up good terms on national defence co-operation based on special relationship, President Truong Tan Sang said at a reception for Singapore guests led by Defence Minister Ng Eng Heng

Libyan rebels attack Gaddafi's compound - TV

Libyan rebels have launched heavy attacks at the Bab al-Aziziyah compound of embattled leader Muammar Gaddafi in Tripoli, Arab television Al Arabiya reported Tuesday.

PM Dung urges expanded co-operation with Cambodia

VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnamese Government would do its best to work with the Cambodian Government to raise bilateral ties to a more effective and fruitful level, said Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung in Ha Noi yesterday, Aug 23.

Minh cruises to second round in Open

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese badminton ace Nguyen Tien Minh easily brushed aside unseeded Indonesian Rhustavito Shesar Hiren 21-12, 21-8 in the first round of the Yonex Sunrise Viet Nam Grand Prix Open.

Magnitude 5.8 earthquake hits U.S. east coast

A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck U.S. east coast on Tuesday afternoon and was felt in Washington D. C., New York City, North Carolina and even in Toronto, Canada.

Software firms striving to sell grey matter, not labor

VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnamese software industry has been changing vigorously when many software firms have shifted from selling labor products to selling knowledge products.

China losing Asian popularity contest

Though China purses a "good neighbor policy" in Asia, it faces increasing criticism from regional officials, media and populations. It seems the time is ripe for Beijing to review and improve its Asia strategy.

Foreign injection into local health sector

VietNamNet Bridge - Many foreign investors are looking for a dose of good medicine in Vietnam’s health sector.

Kristen Stewart doesn't believe in wedlock

The "Twilight" actress Kristen Stewart said she doesn't think marriage is necessary in an interview with a German magazine.

Overexploitation depleting herbal medicine resources

VietNamNet Bridge – Local dwellers in Thanh Hoa province have been rushing to the forests to pick herbal medicine to sell for money. Experts have rung the alarm bell over the possible herbal medicine resource depletion.

Heart attack victims get faster help

More than 90 percent of U.S. heart attack patients who need the lifesaving procedure receive it within just 90 minutes of being admitted to the hospital, according to a study released Monday in the journal Circulation.

Famous overseas Vietnamese dancer-singer to perform in Hanoi

VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Cao Ky Duyen and Nguyen Hung, a renowned MC and a famous singer-dancer in the overseas Vietnamese community, will perform in the “Love and Dance” show at the National Convention Center in Hanoi on October 7.

Italian soccer new season threatened by strike

The Italian first division soccer league new season may face a strike if players and clubs do not reach a compromise over a new collective labour agreement.

Thai ex-premier Thaksin denies interference in sister's politics

Thai ex-premier in-exile Thaksin Shinawatra said Tuesday in Tokyo that he had no plan to go back to his country if he was to cause problems, while denying meddling in his younger sister's governance of Thailand.

George Michael admits Kenny split

British singer George Michael has admitted his split from long time partner Kenny Goss at his concert at the Prague State Opera House Monday.

Battle of Tripoli rages on as Gaddafi's son makes appearance

The battle between rebels and forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi went on in the capital Tuesday, as a prominent son of the embattled Libyan leader made public appearance despite earlier reports he had been arrested by the rebels.

Public housing plans hit brick wall

VietNamNet Bridge – A shortage of funds and high interest rates have left a number of social housing projects unfinished or still at the blueprint stage.

The economic downturn’s blows now showing on businesses

VietNamNet Bridge – A lot of businesses have “given up the games”, though they once struggled to survive, because the difficulties have become more than they can bear.

Poor peace is better than a good war

 The approval of a guideline for implementing the Declaration of the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea is highlighted as a success by China. It makes ASEAN to sigh with relief and eases the worry of others about a possible clash in the region.

HP TouchPad sold out in fire sale

Hewlett-Packard's tablet TouchPad has become the hottest consumer electronics device on Monday after HP launched a fire sale for the discontinued product line over the weekend.