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Despite progress, measles kills 400 children a day: WHO

The number of deaths from measles has fallen by 79 percent worldwide since 2000, thanks mainly to mass vaccination campaigns, but nearly 400 children still die from the disease every day,

What do the nicknames of well-known businessmen mean?

VietNamNet Bridge - These businessmen are well known not only for their huge assets but also for their unique nicknames. 

Badminton: Trang advances, Minh loses

 VietNamNet Bridge – No 3 seed Vu Thi Trang of Viet Nam defeated Japanese Haruko Suzuki 21-17, 21-15 in the second round match of the Celcom Axiata Malaysia International Challenge badminton tournament yesterday

Will dermatoglyphics help children succeed in life?

VietNamNet Bridge - Urban parents are rushing to bring their children to a dermatoglyphics analysis service with the hope of understanding more about their children’s abilities.

Big orders for iPhone 7 placed in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - Statistics from large distribution chains show that more than 21,000 iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus had been ordered by November 6, two days since the day the chains began taking orders, a record high number.

Ngoc grabs gold in 10m air pistol

VietNamNet Bridge –  Le Thi Hoang Ngoc bagged gold at the Southeast Asian Shooting Association Championship (SEASA) 2016 at the Ha Noi based-National Sports Training Centre on Wednesday, Nov 9. 

Exhibition features Japanese pottery

 A travelling exhibition featuring Japanese pottery will be held at the Viet Nam National Museum of Fine Arts in Hanoi from November 18.

Phuong My’s Spring Sumer 2017 "Pristine" collection closes the VIFW

 VietNamNet Bridge – Star designer Phuong My closed the International Fashion Week Fall Winter 2016 with her Spring Summer 2017 collection titled "Pristine."

Vietnam, France deepen defence cooperation

 Vietnam and France have agreed upon various measures to deepen their defence ties, bringing them up to date with modern requirements.

Over 2,000 rare storks come to reside in Tram Chim santuary

 More than 2,000 Asian openbill storks, a rare bird species, have chosen Tram Chim National Park as their habitat, partly thanks to the improved environment in the sanctuary of the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap. 

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 11/11

 Construction sector grows 8.8 per cent, VN bank signs up for fight against money laundering, Trade ministry to hold public consultation, Ford recalls over 1,000 units in Vietnam, Tra fish in short supply until Q1 2017

Experts seek solutions to water resources exhaustion

Water supply experts have emphasised the need to deal with water issue in the entire Mekong River basin that comprises six countries along the river to ensure the sustainable use and exploitation of water resources and environmental protection.

Concentrated IT parks underperform, need more investment promotion

 Concentrated information technology (IT) parks across Vietnam have obtained certain initial successes during operation but still fell short of expectations, heard a workshop in Ho Chi Minh City on November 10. 

Smart City 2016 expo to kick off in Hanoi

 The Smart City 2016 Expo – Week of Houses and Technologies will take place from November 17-23 at the National Exhibition Construction Centre in Hanoi.

Vietnam U22 team tie goalless with Mexico

 Vietnam’s national U22 team tied 0-0 with Mexico in their second match of a friendly international tournament in Wuhan, China on November 10. 

Vietnam records best performance at 11th ASEAN Skills Competition

 Vietnam won its highest number of gold medals at the 11th edition of the ASEAN Skills Competition (ASC) last September, an event the country first participated in 15 years ago.

Russian theatre to stage classical ballets with VN kids

 Twenty Vietnamese kid dancers beat hundreds of other junior competitors across the country to perform together with Russian professional ballet dancers in The Nutcracker.

Rickety bridges endanger residents

 VietNamNet Bridge – Fragile suspension bridges in the mountainous districts of Yen Bai Province are threatening the lives of residents who cross them every day.

National action plan on prevention, control of cervical cancer launched

The Ministry of Health and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) jointly launched The National Action Plan on Prevention and Control of Cervical Cancer in Viet Nam for the period from 2016 to 2025

Investment in Vietnam in 10-year WTO membership

 Investment in Vietnam in 10-year WTO membership