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Attorneys dispute federal findings about Toyota acceleration problem

The U.S. Department of Transportation's report that sudden-acceleration issues had nothing to do with electronic throttle-control systems in Toyota's vehicles has met with rebuff from attorneys involved in lawsuits against the company.

Moderate physical exercises reduce cancer risk: WHO

Moderate physical exercises can help reduce the risk of cancers such as breast cancer and colon cancer, the World Health Organization said on the World Cancer Day Friday.

Vietnamese businessmen's expection from the Year of the Cat

VietNamNet Bridge – While optimistic about 2011, Vietnamese businessmen do not expect breakthroughs in the year of the Cat.

Provinces receive wildfire alert as drought takes hold

VietNamNet Bridge – Eight provinces have been warned that conditions in their localities were ripe for forest fires.

World heritage photo competition begins

VietNamNet Bridge – Amateur and professional photographers will display their best imeages in a competition entitled Vietnamese World Heritages to be held in July.

Festivals honour rice, heroes and pilgrims

VietNamNet Bridge – A three-day festival commemorating mythical Vietnamese hero Saint Giong began in Ha Noi yesterday, Feb 8.

Businesses hurt as Vietnam cuts incentives

VietNamNet Bridge - Businesses, both domestic and foreign, are complaining about their losses following the sudden scrapping of many investment incentives after Vietnam joined the World Trade Organization.

Fireworks, festivals ring in new year

VietNamNet Bridge – Splendid displays of fireworks and traditional festivities animated the country during the first week of February to welcome Tet (Lunar New Year), which falls under the zodiac sign of the Cat.

Taiwanese investor willing to give back “sensitive” forest land

Taiwanese group InnovGreen told VietNamNet that it is willing to hand over the forest land  in areas that are sensitive in terms of security and defense and move to other locations to continue its forest planting projects in Vietnam.

Grannies of the gong perform highland tunes

VietNamNet Bridge – In the autumn of their lives, a group of E De Bih women have discovered the freshness and vigor of spring.

Huong Pagoda festival kicks off

VietNamNet Bridge – The biggest annual pilgrimage festival kicked off yesterday, Feb 8, – the 6th day of the first lunar new year – at the Huong Son Huong Pagoda, in My Duc District, around 60km west of the Ha Noi central business district.

Festival for farmer king

VietNamNet Bridge – Thousands of visitors flocked to Dong Da Hill in Ha Noi on Monday, Feb 7, to celebrate the 222nd anniversary of the Ngoc Hoi – Dong Da Victory.

Study shows cytokines lymphotoxin can lead to liver cancer

Austrian scientist Johannes Haybaeck discovered that increased levels of cytokines lymphotoxin could cause liver infection and develops to liver cancer later.

The“A0” brandname in mathematics

“A0” stands for mathematics majoring classes at the Hanoi General University. The A0’s students’ achievements arehigher than in other South-East Asian countries, which explains why A0 is the pride of Vietnamese mathematicians.

Brazil and U.S. to work together for more stable global economy

U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said during his official visit to Brazil that the United States and Brazil will work together to build a more stable economic system.

Thailand insists on not being the party starting crossfire with Cambodia

Thailand insisted on Monday that it did not start the recent crossfire with Cambodia and the country preferred to solve the current conflict with Cambodia through bilateral mechanism.

South Sudan referendum ends with results of separation

South Sudan referendum ended on Monday with the official announcement of the results which indicated that 98.83 percent of the voters have voted for separation.

East China wheat basket braces for worst drought in 200 years

East China's Shandong Province, one of the country's major grain producers, is bracing for its worst drought in 200 years.

Liem to defend crown in Moscow

VietNamNet Bridge – Le Quang Liem is on track to defend his title at the Russian International Chess Festival Aeroflot Open in Moscow.

Female scientist and new rice variety

VietNamNet Bridge – Using $9000 granted by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Professor Nguyen Thi Tram and her co-workers created a new rice species and sold it for VND10 billion (over $500,000).