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Palestinian PM supports non violence in struggle against Israel

Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad on Wednesday voiced his support for non-violent resistance against Israel.

Nine collections introduced in the first show

VietNamNet Bridge – Miss Vietnam 2008, Thuy Dung and Miss Vietnam 2010, Ngoc Han, became the vedettes of the first show of the Vietnam Fashion Week Autumn and Winter 2011 on the evening of April 18, at Hanoi Daewoo Hotel.

Two ancient tombs unearthed in Hanoi’s new urban center

VietNamNet Bridge – Two ancient tombs and an ancient well which were built in 4th and 6th centuries have been discovered in Hanoi’s Ciputra new residential area.

Bank loan interest rates climb to new high, SMEs stop borrowing

The lending interest rates have been pushed by commercial banks up to 20-22% per annum. Small and medium enterprises and individuals have stopped borrowing money because they cannot obtain the profits high enough to cover such high capital cost.

Giant fish species of Mekong River

The maximal weight of the Mekong giant catfish is up to 300kg, while the maximal length of its ray is 5m. The river, with hundreds of species of fish and the abundant resources of alluvial, is the means of support of tens of millions of people.

Audiences disagree with cat maltreatment on national TV

A kitten was tied to an empty water bottle and released into a swimming pool by several kids. That was the scene in an education program for kids on channel 3 of the national Vietnam Television, entitled “My dear baby”.

NASA sets launch date for shuttle Endeavour's final voyage

The U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on Tuesday set April 29 as the launch date for Endeavour's final voyage.

Hi-tech incubators still cannot germinate strong plants

VietNamNet Bridge – Though enjoying many preferences, hi-tech incubators, which aim to nourish “seed companies” to produce powerful enterprises, still cannot bring the desired effects.

Airlines to boost summer services

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam Airlines and foreign carriers have registered to operate many more services in the summer schedule given rising demand for air travel in and out of this country.

Policy aims to nurture more weightlifters

VietNamNet Bridge – A new policy will strive to build strong reserves of young weightlifters through a system of competitions to ensure continuity in the national team, a senior sports official said yesterday, April 19.

“Price storm” makes nursery school kid’s meals more abstemious

VietNamNet Bridge – Most of the private run nursery schools in HCM City have asked parents to pay more for their kid’s meals, since the food price has been increasing so sharply.

Thien competes in Florence

VietNamNet Bridge – Currently ranked 225th in the world junior rankings, Viet Nam's top tennis player Nguyen Hoang Thien has secured a spot at the 36th City of Florence International Tournament in Italy that starts today, April 20.

Duc Hung’s mysterious and charming designs

VietNamNet Bridge – Using black as the major color, well-known fashion designer Duc Hung introduced his latest collection at the opening ceremony of the Vietnam Fashion Week on April 14 at Model Club, 6 Dong Khoi Street, District 1, HCM City.

Wild animals slaughtered publicly

VietNamNet Bridge – Wild animals are protected by Vietnam laws, but restaurants near Huong (Perfume) Pagoda - Vietnam’s most famous pagoda, publicly slaughter wild animals.

Player dismissed for pushing referee

Female footballer Nguyen Thi Muon from Hanoi Trang An 1 club was Tuesday dismissed from competition after she angrily protested referee by pushing on his back when the game with Steel Thai Nguyen was going on.

Authorities struggle in battle against counterfeit goods

VietNamNet Bridge – Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Cam Tu spoke to Thoi bao Kinh te Viet Nam (Vietnam Economic Times) about intellectual property rights enforcement.

Seven provinces propose early National Assembly elections

After choosing final candidates for the upcoming National Assembly (NA) and People’s Council elections, seven provinces have proposed to organize the elections early, while one province wanted to postpone the elections.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 20/4

Coffee exports likely to top US$2 billion; Ho Chi Minh City requests tax reduction; Dung Quat accelerates production of bio-ethanol; PVN to charge associates for use of trademark; Vietnam, China businesses boost cooperation  

O'Sullivan through first round at snooker worlds

Ronnie O'Sullivan eased into the last 16 at the Snooker World Championships after beating Dominic Dale 10-2 in Sheffield on Tuesday.

Overseas listing to require new share issue

Companies that wish to list on a foreign stock exchange will have to issue new shares in that market if the latest draft decree prepared by the State Securities Commission is approved by the Ministry of Finance.