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Vietnam to continue nuclear power projects, says deputy minister

The Vietnamese Ministry of Science and Technology confirms that Vietnam will continue developing nuclear power, but it will ask partners to raise the safety criteria, said Deputy Minister of Science and Technology, Le Dinh Tien.

Ten Delacour’s langurs to be released to forest

VietNamNet Bridge – The Hoa Lu-Long Van forest management board and the Frankfurt Zoology Association in Vietnam have released three Delacour’s langurs (Trachypithecus delacouri) to the forest on August 23.

Vietnamese rambutan has too many redoubtable rivals

Rambutan, after dragon fruit, has been accepted to enter the US market. However, there are still a lot of things that need to be done in order to make rambutan salable in the US.

Park Ji-sung Foundation assists Vietnamese young footballers

VietNamNet Bridge – South Korean Chosun Ilbo Daily has reported that the JS Foundation of Korean football star Park Ji-sung, presented over $90,000 to the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) to train young players.

Phan Thi Mo enters the top ten of Miss Asia USA

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese contestant Phan Thi Mo, 22, entered the top ten of beauties at the Miss Asia USA, on the final night on August 20 in California, USA. A contestant from South Korea was crowned.

Rare birdlife multiplies in national park

VietNamNet Bridge – The number of valuable and rare birds found at the U Minh Thuong National Park in the southern province of Kien Giang is rapidly increasing, according to park deputy director Pham Quoc Dan.

Nghe An seek fourth Cup honours

VietNamNet Bridge – Song Lam Nghe An will be looking to lift the National Cup for the fourth time when they meet Navibank Sai Gon in the final at HCM City's Thong Nhat Stadium on Saturday.

Vietnamese representative shows off at Miss Universe

VietNamNet Bridge – Among Asian contestants at the Miss Universe 2011 pageant in Brazil, Vietnam’s Hoang My looks outstanding with her make-up style.

Documentary contest bids to save forests

VietNamNet Bridge – The 2011 Southeast Asian Student Documentary Awards encourage young people in the region to raise pressing social and environmental issues through films.

Lawmaker faces inquest following accusations

VietNamNet Bridge – The National Assembly Committee for Deputies Affairs will re-examine the eligibility of new member Dang Thi Hoang Yen following allegations that she was once prosecuted for treason and bribed voters,

Strong 7.0-quake hits northern Peru

A powerful earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale hit northern Peru on Wednesday at 12:46:01 local time (17:46:01 GMT), the Geophysical Institute of Peru (IGP) said.

GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 25/8

 Laos National Assembly delegation visits Ha Noi; Laos, Vietnam boost border cooperation; Vietnam sets up ASEAN connectivity committee; Party delegation ends visits to Peru, Mexico

General Vo Nguyen Giap’s life in pictures

VietNamNet Bridge – The hereafter 50 photos partly portrays General Vo Nguyen Giap, the great military leader of Vietnam and the world.

Arsenal reaches agreement with Man City for Nasri move

English Premier League side Arsenal said Tuesday that they have reached an agreement with rivals Manchester City to sell French midfielder Samir Nasri.

The man who took photos of General Giap for 35 years

VietNamNet Bridge – “I take photos of General Vo Nguyen Giap, as a son takes photos of his father,” says journalist, photographer Tran Tuan.

Party, State leaders wish General Giap longevity

VietNamNet Bridge – The Party, State, National Assembly and Government leaders on August 24 visited and presented gifts to General Vo Nguyen Giap on his 100th birthday (Aug. 25, 1911-2011).

Viet Nam struggling for gold in cross-country event

VietNamNet Bridge – The 26th Southeast Asia (SEA) Games organising board has decided to add six new medal categories to the cycling event, to include a women's cross-country discipline, a Vietnamese strong point.

US senator lauded for promoting ties

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam continues attaching importance to its relations with the US, considering it a leading strategic partner, said State President Truong Tan Sang.

Comedy fest is no laughing matter

VietNamNet Bridge – Tickets to the first Comedy Stage Festival has sold out in advance, said Le Tien Tho of the Viet Nam Stage Artists Association, the festival's organiser.

SPORTS IN BRIEF 25/8

Footballers to convene for Asia U-19 Women's Championship; ASEAN Football Federation scraps Asian Futsal tourney; Vietnamese shooters to defend title at 35th SEASA tournament