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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.

“Universal Steps” kicks off

The first show of season two of Vietnam Television’s “Universal Steps”; the version of the world famous “Dancing with the stars” reality show, took place in Hanoi on April 17, with 10 Vietnamese celebrities and their international partners.

Michael Jackson estate, charity settle copyright case

The Michael Jackson Estate has settled a case with a Southern California charity over copyright infringement, media outlets reported on Tuesday.

Annual awards honour new technical innovations

VietNamNet Bridge – Forty-one scientific and technological inventions and applications of Vietnamese scientists and businesses have been given awards by the Viet Nam Fund for Supporting Technological Creations (VIFOTEC).

New risks of blue-ear disease, bird flu emerge

VietNamNet Bridge – The blue-ear disease is making a comeback, adding more burden to farmers who have still been struggling with foot-and-mouth and bird flu diseases.

High inflations depressing foreign portfolio investors

VietNamNet Bridge – Though Vietnamese securities are very cheap, they are not attractive in the eyes of foreign investors, because the investors fear the high inflation rate will make their assets decrease.

Chinese deputy minister arrives for border talks

VietNamNet Bridge – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung received Chinese deputy foreign minister Zhang Zhijun, who headed a Chinese governmental delegation on border negotiations, in Ha Noi yesterday, April 19.