VietNamNet Bridge - Authorities of the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong are calling for more investment into wind power projects as the province holds huge potential of wind power of up to 22,000MW, a local official said.

VietNamNet Bridge – Two-story, clay-made houses which are hundreds of years old, are unique architectural works of Nung ethnic minority people in Ha Giang province.

VietNamNet Bridge – Small hydroelectric plants play an important role in devel-oping the socio-economy at a local level, but they are also a danger to residents.

Ministry rejects power price hike; Few faulty Toyota cars sent for repair; Vinacomin to mine coal near Red River; Vietnamese exports to Mexico hit US$72 million; Food exports drive up local prices     

“Foreigners who enter Vietnam to implement contracts or projects won by foreigners in Vietnam must give priority to recruit Vietnamese to do the jobs that Vietnamese are capable to do…”

The U.S. economy is expected to grow between 2.7 to 2.9 percent this year, a downward revision from the April forecast, which saw growth possibly at 3.1 to 3.3 percent, said the Federal Reserve in a statement on Wednesday.

The fact that the Electricity of Vietnam, the only wholesale buyer, always set the purchase prices at low levels do not encourage sugar plants to invest in power.

Ores, minerals and raw materials have been exported in masses, especially to China. Meanwhile, Vietnamese enterprises have to import the materials to maintain domestic production.

Global warming, overfishing, and other man-made problems are pushing life in the oceans to the brink of a mass extinction unprecedented in millions of years, a study showed on Tuesday.

China, on June 22 urged the US to not get involved in the East Sea disputes. Beijing said that the US’ involvement may make the situation worse.

The Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park and the Citadel of the Ho Dynasty of Vietnam are among 37 heritage sites proposed for inscription into the UNESCO World Heritage List as natural and cultural properties.

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam will strengthen its error-prone defensive wall to confront Saudi Arabia in the second leg of the 2012 Olympic qualifiers today after conceding a two-goal loss in the first leg last Sunday.  

A lecturer in the central city of Hue has announced his discovery of a map with Hoang Sa Archipelago (Paracel Islands) in a primary textbook under King Tu Duc dynasty.

During the international conference on maritime security in the East Sea, international scholars considered the possibility for clashes and an arms race in this region when related parties seem to have tougher attitude.

VietNamNet Bridge – Many students have become “smart consumers” when they decide to move to the suburbs, when the room rents have been escalating in the “price storm”.

The UN General Assembly on Wednesday elected Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, permanent representative of the state of Qatar as the president of its 66th Session, which is due to open this September.

Exhibition “Shadow” at Bui Gallery; Photo Exhibition “Face to Face with Drugs”; Hanoi Contemporary Art in London; Concert of VNAM’s Young Talents; Special Concert I and II

VietNamNet Bridge – Not in all cases, big discount rates can boost sales as expected. Vietnamese consumers now keep indifferent to sales promotion campaigns, because such campaigns have become too popular.

VietNamNet Bridge – “China is challenging, provoking and waiting for Vietnam to lose its temper,” said Dr. Tran Cong Truc, former chief of the Border Committee, about the recent incidents in the East Sea.

According to UNFPA, Vietnam has officially entered the “demographic dividend” period which may last 30 years. However, the hesitancy in building up and implementing reasonable labor policies may make Vietnam miss the golden opportunity.