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Low cost phones have many features, but cannot be used

A lot of low cost mobile phone models have been advertised as having been integrated with many modern features. However, in fact, the features of connecting the community cannot be used.

Binh Thuan permits last exploration of 4,000-ton gold treasure

The People’s Committee of Binh Thuan Province has assigned the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism to design a project to explore the treasure with 4,000 tons of gold in Tuy Phong district.

Norwegian suspect seems "insane": lawyer

Norwegian suspect Anders Behring Breivik who claimed responsibility of Friday's twin attacks during which 76 people were killed is in all likelihood "insane," his lawyer Geir Lippestad told press on Tuesday.

Urban market becomes cramped, banks flock to rural areas

Banks have been stepping up the lending to the agriculture sector and rural areas. Developing the rural market is considered “a stone that kills two birds”.

Flock of hundreds of herons living peacefully in longan orchard

A flock of hundreds of herons have been found as living in peace at a longan orchard in Vinh Long province for the last three years. These may be the birds listed in the Vietnam’s red book.

Jackson family at odds over MJ tribute concert

Michael Jackson's family is at odds over a planned Oct. 8 charity concert in Britain which will commemorate the late pop icon.

Cause of Amy Winehouse's death still unknown

The initial autopsy of deceased British singer Amy Winehouse found no conclusive cause of death, police announced Monday.

Multi-level tourism booming, management agencies getting embarrassed

A new model of tourism has appeared in Vietnam – multi-level tourism, a kind of pyramid marketing. The problem is that the new model has not been put under the control of state management agencies, because it is unfamiliar in Vietnam.

Security environment in the East Sea and efforts for managing the disputes

The East Sea’s significance has been wider recognized by many stakeholders in international navigation, maritime safety, natural resource exploitation, environmental protection, and legal effectiveness of international law.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 27/7

Banks post H2 positive earning despite high-cost loans; Japan's JX to acquire 4th Vietnam exploration block; Qantas sees globalization key to survival, eyes partnerships; Vietnam to collect back taxes on ‘diplomat’ cars    

Israeli researcher finds connection between backache and genes

A new study carried out by a Tel Aviv University researcher indicates that the common backache may not only be caused by bad positions or aging, but also by your genes.

78 killed in Morocco's military plane crash: MAP

A military plane crashed Tuesday in a mountainous area in south of Morocco, killing 78 people and wounding three others, the official news agency MAP said.

22 countries to compete at World Vovinam Champs in Vietnam

The second World Vovinam Championship will take place at HCM City's Phu Tho Gymnasium on July 27-31.

ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 26/7

Miss Russia 2011 arrives in Vietnam; Last Nguyen Dynasty tuong singer passes away; Pictorial book on Vietnam’s diplomatic relations; Vietnamese artists selected to join Asian Youth Orchestra; Third Haiku poem contest launched

Famous pianist to perform with young singer

Pianist Bich Tra will perform with a young classic voice – Nguyen Hai Dang – in the “Piano & Voice” concert on August 5, at the HCM City Conservatory of Music.

Nguyen Cao Ky to be buried in Vietnam

Nguyen Cao Ky, who served as Chief of the Vietnam Air Force in the 1960s before becoming premier of South Vietnam in mid-1960s, will be buried in Vietnam, as his wish, according to Tien Phong newspaper.

Quang Liem defeats world’s tenth chess player

After four ties, Vietnam’s top chess player Le Quang Liem completed his first leg of competition at the Sparkassen Chess Meeting 2011, in Germany with a win over defending champion, Ukrainian Ruslan Ponomariov.

South Korea may stop recruiting Vietnamese workers

South Korea is considering on whether to hire Vietnamese workers further or not, because many Vietnamese workers did not return home after the labor contracts end, said the chief of the Department for Management of Overseas Labor, Nguyen Ngoc Quynh.

Marine and island sovereignty is inviolable: newly-elected President

After releasing the inauguration speech on the afternoon of July 25, President Truong Tan Sang talked with the media about sea and island sovereignty, combating corruption and combining the Party Secretary General title and the Presidency.

Philippines to test East Sea agreement with push for oil

The Philippines will go ahead with oil exploration in the East Sea, challenging last week's regional agreement with China aimed at lowering tensions over the disputed waters, Foreign Minister Albert F. del Rosario said.