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Drought puts many provinces at extreme risk of forest fires

VietNamNet Bridge – Thirteen provinces throughout the country are listed as being under dire threat of forest fires, according to the Department of Forest Management under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 26/2

Workplace fatalities on the increase; Quang Ngai to host 13th NWLSHFP; Deputy PM congratulates health workers on Physicians' Day; Education key to keeping revolution alive in youth

Unspoilt Ninh Van Bay is perfect holiday hideaway

VietNamNet Bridge – Visitors who want to escape from city life when they visit the coastal city of Nha Trang in Khanh Hoa Province often go to Ninh Van Bay on Hon Heo Peninsula.

HCM City contractors overstretched by ambitious plans

VietNamNet Bridge – Too few contractors are handling too many construction projects at the same time in HCM City, affecting the quality of supervision and implementation,

Epic bike ride sees love blossom

VietNamNet Bridge – Spaniard Guim Valls Teruel wants to travel the world on his electric bicycle. Now, travelling across continents for years is a lonely pursuit that could test the fortitude of even the most determined.

Ha Noi's Lua has eyes on London

VietNamNet Bridge – Top wrestler Nguyen Thi Lua will appear in four tournaments this year in the hope of gaining a berth at next year's London Olympics.

TRAVEL IN BRIEF 25/2

Hoi An gives free maps to tourists; Saigontourist welcomes cruise ship; High occupancy at HCM City hotels; Island expats enjoy football tourney; See HCM City by laptop

New fish species found in Mekong River basin

VietNamNet Bridge – The Nagao Natural Environment Foundation (NEF) of Japan on February 24 confirmed a total of 540 fish species, including numerous new species, in the Mekong River and Chao Phraya basin region.

Cashew export: short happy days?

Despite a lack of due attention, cashews turned out to be the most successful export in the last two decades. However, the glorious days may for cashews may end soon as cashew industry is struggling with a shortage of materials.

SPORTS IN BRIEF 25/2

VN archers win gold at Grand Prix; A rowing training sets at Nui Coc Lake; Windsurf grand slam starts today; Chinese chess champs begin

India HIV vaccine undergoes first phase of clinical trial

India's apex body for the promotion of biomedical research said Wednesday the HIV vaccine has undergone the first phase of clinical trial and no side effects are found.

Vietnamese in Libya to be brought home

VietNamNet Bridge – Around 2000 Vietnamese workers in Libya are being transported to neighboring countries to then be brought home by air.

35th Hong Kong Int'l Film Festival to open in March

The 35th Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF) is to be held here from March 20 to April 5, the organizer announced Thursday.

What will the new university areas be like?

VietNamNet Bridge – The decision by the Government has been applauded by the majority of people. They have been offering suggestions about the models of university complexes in the future and how to deal with the land plots

Toyota USA recalling over 2 mln vehicles

Toyota is recalling more than two million vehicles in the United States to address trapped accelerator pedals in floormats, Toyota USA said on Thursday in a news release on its website.

U.S. shuttle Discovery lifts off for final voyage

U.S. space shuttle Discovery lifted off on Thursday afternoon from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, to deliver a storage room to the International Space Station (ISS), on its own final scheduled flight.

Beckham returns to Los Angeles Galaxy

Former England captain David Beckham finally returned to the Los Angeles Galaxy's training camp on Thursday, two weeks late following an extended stay to train with Tottenham.

Manchester City, Liverpool reach last 16 in Europa League

Premier League sides Manchester City and Liverpool both took victory at home on Thursday, reaching the last 16 in the Europa League.

GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 25/2

Nation wants to speed up co-operation with EFTA; Lao PM to visit soon; President of Lao trade union group meets VN counterpart; Praise for chamber of commerce, US investors

Long-arm family prone to premature death

VietNamNet Bridge – In the southern province of Vinh Long there is a family suffering from the Marfin syndrome. They are tall, with long limbs and long, thin fingers and most of them do not live past middle age.