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All Vietnamese student contestants awarded at Int’l Biology Olympiad

 All four Vietnamese students won prizes, including one silver and two bronze medals and one consolation prize, at the 26th International Biology Olympiad (IBO) in Aarhus City, Denmark.

National Committee for APEC 2017 debuts

 Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung attended the debut of the National Committee for activities of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in 2017 (APEC 2017) in Hanoi on July 21.

Japan-VN film to screen in Japan this September

 VietNamNet Bridge – A joint Japan-Viet Nam film project has been completed and will be screened in September in Japan, one of the film's directors Tat Binh said.

Breach in water pipeline affects 70,000 households in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – The sole pipeline carrying fresh water from the Da River to the capital city of Ha Noi broke again at around noon on Tuesday.

HN officials face the axe over tree-felling operation

 VietNamNet Bridge – Disciplinary action was initiated against 11 high-ranking Ha Noi officials, who were involved in the capital's tree-felling fiasco in March, the city's People Committee said in a report on Monday.

Vietnam’s land and people through Indian journalists’ eyes

Sipping beer on pavement, watching water puppet shows, hiring a kayak and exploring Ha Long Bay, boarding a north-south train, dodging motorbikes and crossing lush green parks in HCMC are enjoyable experiences two Indian journalists.

2,500 people to join procession to celebrates 70th National Day

 Around 2,500 artists and people will attend a mass procession to celebrate the 70 th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and the 70th National Day (September 2), announced the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on July 21.

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Vietnamese gov’t facilitates anti-corruption work with Singapore, US Second Lady visits HCM City, Deputy PM, UK ambassador talk climate change response, PM greets Vietnam’s Honorary Consul General in RoK

How did Vietnam’s textiles and garments conquer the US market?

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam had to proceed down a thorny path and overcome many difficulties to cement its firm position in the US textiles and garments market.

VN President receives former Soviet Union astronaut

 President Truong Tan Sang on July 21 met with astronaut of the former Soviet Union Viktor Vasilyevich Gorbatko, who together with Vietnamese astronaut Pham Tuan made a successful flight into space 35 years ago.

Hosting of APEC 2017 helps VN in international integration

Hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in 2017 is a step to concretise Vietnam’s extensive international integration policy, Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh told the press on July 21.

Dong Thap cuisine: a real treat of Mekong Delta

 VietNamNet Bridge – Dong Thap Province, around 170 kilometers from HCMC, lies by the Tien River in the Mekong Delta and has various attractive destinations for tourists such as Tram Chim National Park, Gao Giong Eco-Tourism Park,

Students need better critical thinking skills, educators say

VietNamNet Bridge - One of the biggest weaknesses of Vietnamese students are weak critical thinking skills.

Pioneering e-registration

VietNamNet Bridge – After a test run of more than seven years, the e-regulations system has shown the Vietnamese government’s strong commitment to support the investor community, particularly those about to set up business in Vietnam.

Poor sleeping patterns link to cancer

 Irregular sleeping patterns have been "unequivocally" shown to lead to cancer in tests on mice, a study suggests.

Will the Vietnamese stock market continue to lure foreign investors?

VietNamNet Bridge - The rising Vietnamese stock market is now attractive in foreign investors’ eyes amid the turmoil of the Chinese and European markets. But this does not mean that a price boom will occur, experts say.

Investors and securities firms struggle with tax

 VietNamNet Bridge – Investors and securities firms are struggling with two taxes the Government imposes on their bonus shares, Dau tu chung khoan (Securities Investment) newspaper reported earlier last week.

Only one craft village in Hanoi treats waste

Hanoi has 1,350 craft villages, all of which create pollution, but there is only one professional waste treatment company.

U.S. dancer helps enthusiast discover themselves via moves

VietNamNet Bridge – After the success of last year’s Shhhh, Just Dance!, U.S. choreographer and solo dancer Emily Navarra will continue instructing dance enthusiasts to experience themselves via choreographic movements

Minimum wage to rise next year

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vu Tien Loc, chairman of the Viet Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry, spoke to Thoi Bao Kinh Te (Vietnam Economic Times) about plans to increase the minimum wage in 2016.