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Experts warn hydropower plants will kill Cat Tien national park

There is a stir in public opinion about the fate of the Cat Tien National Park after Cat Tien’s director has warned that the park would “die” because of the two hydropower plants to be built in the region.

NASA's Dawn spacecraft sends back first image of asteroid Vesta

The spacecraft Dawn of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has returned the first close-up image of the giant asteroid Vesta after entering its orbit for the first time last week,

Hacking hearing suspended shortly due to attempted attack on Murdoch

The hearing on the Murdochs over phone hacking at a select committee of British Parliament was resumed after suspending for around five minutes due to a sudden disturbance by a man.

Japan bans Fukushima cattle shipments amid contamination fears

Japanese government on Tuesday suspended all cattle shipments from Fukushima prefecture due to fears of radiation-tainted beef in the country's meat distribution chain.

ERP market prospers again in economic difficulties

Economists once warned that the economic difficulties and the policies to cut down public expenditure would make the ERP (enterprise resource planning) solution market fall. However, contrary to all predictions, the market has been prospering.

Philippines welcomes US measure binding assistance during foreign aggression

Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario welcomed a resolution filed before the United States Congress that in effect, binds Washington to assist the country in time of foreign aggression.

Ministry voices, artists still quarrel about the state awards

VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has raised its voice over the recent complaints of some artists over the list of nominees for the stat awards but related sides are not satisfied.

Interest rates won’t decrease in immediate time

Bankers have said that the interest rates won’t decrease in the immediate time, because the inflation rate remains very high.

Geoparks provide jobs for locals

VietNamNet Bridge – Local communities have an important role to play in the management and development of geoparks, said experts at the second Asia-Pacific Geoparks Network Symposium held in Ha Noi yesterday, July 18.

The East Sea: Seizing opportunity, getting out of danger

VietNamNet Bridge – The following analysis by Dr. Le Hong Nhat, from the HCM City National University, is a profound angle of the nature of the East Sea disputes, China’s plot and recommendations of policies for Vietnam.

Beckham shares joy of having baby girl on Facebook

David Beckham has posted a video on his Facebook page to share his joy of having a new baby girl Harper Seven Beckham in the house.

SOS: students committing suicide tend to increase

The number of students, who attempted to commit suicide after they failed the university entrance exams, has been increasing.

Harry Potter finale writes history by setting 4 opening weekend records

A swan song of the blockbuster Harry Potter series eclipsed a previous trailblazer of the Hollywood tentpoles by grabbing a heart-stopping 168.55 million U. S. dollars over the weekend,

ASEAN to promote DOC in the East Sea

Vietnam’s SOM chief Pham Quang Vinh said ASEAN agreed to promote the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC).

Vietnamese “fall into traps” when traveling China

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese travelers now whisper in each others’ ears the stories about how they were “driven” to the shops and forced to purchase goods when traveling China.

Cisco to cut 6,500 jobs

World's largest networking- equipment maker Cisco Systems Inc. on Monday announced that it is cutting 6,500 jobs as part of its moves to boost profitable growth.

Vietnamese banks seeking foreign partners

VietNamNet Bridge – A series of affairs on selling bank stakes to foreign investors have been reported recently. Bank shares have become cheaper, and it is now the right time for foreign partners to seek their room in domestic banks.

“Soft-price” tickets for Vietnam-Qatar game

VietNamNet Bridge – The tickets for the game between the national football squads of Vietnam and Qatar in the qualifier round of the World Cup 2014, will be sold at reasonable prices from 8.30 am, July 26 in Hanoi.

Green light for $4bn South Hoi An project

VietNamNet Bridge - VinaCapital and Genting Group have permission to reclaim a large area in Quang Nam province to implement a multi-billion dollar recreation resort project.

U.S. Secretary of State Clinton arrives in New Delhi on official visit to India

The United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in India Monday night for a three- day visit to India, reported local TV Times Now.