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Tennis talent may be disciplined for not joining the national team

 VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam's top junior tennis player Ly Hoang Nam was not permitted by its managing agency to join the national team at the Davis Cup and the Vietnam Tennis Federation has threatened to impose severe penalties on him.

The unique cemetery for eunuchs in Hue

 VietNamNet Bridge - Approximately 7 km to the southwest of Hue City, Tu Hieu Pagoda is known today as the resting place of the Nguyen Dynasty’s eunuchs.

Sea Lake, a pearl in Pleiku

 Visiting Tay Nguyen (the Central Highlands), most visitors want to enjoy the beauty of Bien Ho (Sea Lake), which is considered a “pearl” in the Pleiku Plateau, Gia Lai Province.

Close-up to traditional lantern making in Hoi An

 VietNamNet Bridge – Lanterns appeared in Hoi An ancient town around the end of the 16th century. Today, this product has become a unique souvenir of Hoi An.

China refuses Thai rice, bringing opportunities to Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – China, has decided to cancel the contract on importing 1.2 million tons of rice from Thailand. Vietnamese hope they can be the alternative suppliers.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 12/2

 VND to be added to Big Mac Index; Da Nang revokes licenses of mineral companies; Thailand’s leading retailer says to open store in Vietnam; Low demand pushes down goods prices; Thaco’s engine plant project behind schedule

Gillard takes new role with global education campaign

Julia Gillard, former prime minister of Australia, has revealed her new role as chairwoman of a major international education campaign.

Art & Entertainment News Headlines 11/2

 Horror flick shows on Valentine's Day; Spring book fest targets young readers; Nguyen Hue Flower Street 2015 may be moved; Jerome Reuter makes Asian debut at Yoko Bar;

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 11/2

 Rice exports slump to record low in January; VND30 trillion for Danang-Quang Ngai Expressway; E-commerce trading fails to take off in local farming sector; Vietnam needs to restructure tra fish sector

Social News Headlines 11/2

US provides US$800,000 for epidemics prevention; Minor earthquake hits Son La province; Highway coach collision injures seven; Bird flu outbreak reported in Nam Dinh; No major labour market fluctuations

Hong Hanh presents true Vietnamese ‘soul' in Japan

 VietNamNet Bridge – Veteran singer Hong Hanh will perform popular songs of the late renowned composer, Trinh Cong Son, tonight (Feb 11) in Wakayama, Japan.

Political News Headlines 11/2

 Education fund head meets Deputy PM; Deputy PM co-chairs Vietnam-Cambodia committee meeting; President hails PVN staff; Deputy PM visits plant in progress

U.S. FDA warns against using rice linked to student illnesses

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday warned food service companies and consumers not to use certain lots of Uncle Ben's infused rice that are linked to "a cluster of illnesses" among students in Texas.

HCM City to choose government officials through contests

 VietNamNet Bridge - HCM City People's Committee has approved a plan on organizing contests to select heads and vice heads of departments of the municipal and district-level agencies in order to choose qualified officials.

Vietnam calls for private investment for waste water treatment

Vietnam has been advised to call for capital from different investment sources to develop waste water treatment projects, or the state will have to pay $780 million a year to cover the economic losses caused by the poor hygiene.

Foreign tourists and Hoi An’s farmers compete in vegetable growing contest

 VietNamNet Bridge - Foreign visitors in farmer clothes participated in a vegetable growing competition in Tra Que village in Hoi An town, Quang Nam province in the Cau Bong traditional festival.

Ha Long Bay in Top 10 Valentine’s Day Retreats

 VietNamNet Bridge - Ha Long Bay - the most famous tourist attraction in northern Vietnam - is selected one of the top 10 Valentine's Day Retreats by the National Geographic's travel site.

HAGL’s Doan Nguyen Duc to be Vietnam Football Federation’s Vice Chair

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnam Football Federation’s (VFF) Congress is not held yet, but its new chair, vice chair and secretary general have been defined.

Second round of Geneva II talks over Syria kicks off, rift remains

 Syrian government and opposition delegates resume the second round of talks Monday morning.

Safety measures stepped up on inland boat tours

 VietNamNet Bridge – Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai asked authorised agencies to inspect all inland waterway tourist vessels en route to HCM City and southern Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province to ensure safety for passengers.