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Vietnamese look forward to news from world market

VietNamNet Bridge - Any happening in the world, from war, gold price fluctuations to politicians’ speeches can have an immediate impact on the Vietnamese market.

Sand exploiters spoil large rivers in central region

VietNamNet Bridge - Many large rivers in the central region have been compromised by illegal sand exploitation but the local authorities cannot stop the practice.

Vietnam will incur losses if it makes pig iron, steel of red mud

VietNamNet Bridge - Scientists have successfully built up a technological process of making fine iron ore, steel and unburned building materials from suitable red mud.


Artists display patriotic works in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – More than 10 paintings and sculptures made on the subject of war by artists from across the country are on display in downtown Ha Noi.

Investment, incentives needed to promote VN tourism industry

 VietNamNet Bridge – Weak promotion efforts have hampered VN tourism companies' abilities to compete, Vu The Binh, vice president of the Viet Nam Tourism Association, tells the Hai Quan (Customs) newspaper.

Sunsets and folktales fill visitors' senses on fishing cruise down River Vam Nao

 VietNamNet Bridge – If you want to see a peaceful and picturesque riverine region and participate in local people's life, then a trip to the River Vam Nao might be an excellent choice.

Cities wading through troubled waters

 VietNamNet Bridge – Wildspread contamination of water sources in Viet Nam's major cities has reached alarming levels, putting residents' health at risk, but recent discoveries of potable water offer some hope.

ASEAN meetings a chance to deepen ties with Europe

 This weekend's ASEAN meetings in Kuala Lumpur and Langkawi are vital for this region. But they are also very important for the ties between ASEAN's 10 countries and the 28 countries of the European Union.

If it had dared to try, VN would have not lost 10 years in the medical sector

 VietNamNet Bridge – There are good signs in perception and action to pave the way for equitization of hospitals as a necessary direction, though this has come at a late time.

Feed-in tariff shortfall puts EU investment off

 VietNamNet Bridge – Low feed-in tariffs will continue hampering Vietnam’s ability to attract private power investors.

Mitochondria editing tried in mice

 Researchers have developed a technique to edit out bits of mitochondrial DNA that could otherwise pass on incurable diseases, a study in mice shows.

Tourist numbers plummet in first four months

 Up to 2,698,324 foreign visitors were estimated to visit Vietnam during the first four months of the year, an annual reduction of 12.2 percent.

Hanoi’s old quarter street food

 VietNamNet Bridge – Cha Ca La Vong, Bun Cha Hang Manh, Banh Duc Le Ngoc Han) and Banh Cuon Hang Ga are just a few of the well-known dishes in Hanoi’s Old Quarter district.

Social News 28/4

 American doctors to visit Hue for health check-ups, Advancing weather forecasted nationwide during upcoming holiday, Vehicles to be banned from more streets, New dyke fights high tides in HCM City, Authorities seize poultry smuggled from China

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 28/4

 Turkey ranks second among foreign investors in Vietnam, Farm exports generate US$9.13 billion in revenue, Thai Binh Trading Corp invests US$23 million in Cuba, Market players race for bigger share in truck market

26th ASEAN Summit opens in Malaysia

 PM Nguyen Tan Dung on April 27 attended the 26th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Supermodels join Quang Binh festival

 Mrs Asia USA Sonya Suong Dang along with supermodels Ngoc Tinh and Pham Huong on April 26 joined in a street festival at Dong Hoi City in Quang Binh province.

Image: The foreign currency market at Vietnam-China border

 VietNamNet Bridge - For years, the foreign currency exchange market in Mong Cai border area of Quang Ninh province has been a bustling one with hundreds of exchange points.

Vietnam's elephants on brink of extinction

 VietNamNet Bridge – Experts and conservationists are calling for increased funding and efforts to save the dwindling number of elephants in Viet Nam.

Investors race to pour money into airports

VietNamNet Bridge - No matter how tight the control the state would keep over airports, the development of civil airports will always a lucrative business field.