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Hospital brings hope to infertile couples

A parent brought his two test-tube baby girls to the 14th founding anniversary of the in vitro fertilization unit at Tu Du Hospital on April 24.

Businesses getting apprehensive of electricity price increases

How to maintain normal production when the electricity price keeps rising is really a headache to enterprises.

Suspect of Palace Museum theft caught by police

Beijing police said Wednesday night that they have apprehended a person who is suspected of stealing several art pieces from the Palace Museum in Beijing's heavily-guarded Forbidden City.

Strategy on climate change to be done early June

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment will submit a strategy on climate change to the Government for final approval by early June this year.

“Universal Steps” changes juryman again

Songwriter Tran Tien, a member of the judging panel of “Universal Steps”, the version of “Dancing with the Stars” reality show in Vietnam, will leave the jury as of the next show on May 15.

Japan's gov't spokesperson slams TEPCO for latest nuke leak

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano slammed Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO) on Thursday, saying it was deplorable that the utility firm could allow another leak to occur from the stricken Fukushima No.1 nuclear plant.

Truong Son, Thao Nguyen win medals at Asian Chess Champ

Vietnamese chess players Nguyen Ngoc Truong Son and Pham Le Thao Nguyen played very well at the 10th Asian Individual Chess Championships, which closed on May 10 in Iran.

Mystery beast causing panic in Quang Ngai province

VietNamNet Bridge - Hundreds of households in Binh Dong Commune of Binh Son District in Quang Ngai are living in panic after mysterious footprints were seen on the sand and loud roaring sounds heard in the area.

U.S. actress Lindsay Lohan pleads no contest to misdemeanor theft charge

Troubled U.S. actress Lindsay Lohan pleaded no contest on Wednesday morning to a misdemeanor grand theft charge for stealing a valuable necklace from a Southern California jewelry store, local media outlets reported.

Raising Vietnamese’s height: over-target?

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has approved a strategy to improve Vietnamese’s height by 2020. VietNamNet introduces an article by expert Nguyen Van Tuan about this strategy.

Farm produce prices escalating, but farmers cannot pocket profits

The prices of farm produce such as rice, coffee and pepper have been escalating, but farmers do not benefit from the price increases.  

Banks attempting to collect ATM fee, for the fourth time

From June 2011, when withdrawing cash from the ATMs of the banks which are not the issuers of the clients’ cards, clients will have to pay 5500 dong per transaction.  

Barcelona draws Levante to claim league title

FC Barcelona drew 1-1 away to Levante on Wednesday to assure the BBVA Primera Liga title on a dramatic night in Spanish football.

SPORTS IN BRIEF 12/5

Vietnam to attend Malaysia Open Swimming tourney 2011; Ex leader requests independent management for sports; National traditional boat racing competition opens; Movenpick amateur charity golf tournament to tee-off

Five more naturalized football players join V-League

As of the second leg of the national football championship V-League 2011, which will begin this weekend, at least five foreign players will join in the status of Vietnamese players.

Australia's ODA for Vietnam up 8.2% to A$138 million

The Australian Government will provide an estimated A$137.9 million in official development assistance to Vietnam in 2011-12, increasing by 8.2 percent above last year’s estimated budget for the country.  

Teenagers wavering between going abroad and studying at domestic schools

Going abroad or studying at domestic universities is the question many students and parents ask themselves.

Nghe An set for AFC knock-out assault

VietNamNet Bridge – Song Lam Nghe An crushed Maldives VB Sport 4-2 to enter the knockout round of the Asian Football Confederation Cup for the first time yesterday, May 11.

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 12/5

Promoting traffic safety in Hanoi; Norwegians sponsor ethnic minority villagers in Yen Bai; Former journalist charged for extortion; Interplast initiates burn management program  

HCM City to hold cultural events for President Ho Chi Minh's birthday

VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City will host a slew of cultural events to celebrate the 121st birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh on May 19.