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Brazil presidential candidate Campos dies in air crash

 The Brazilian presidential candidate Eduardo Campos, 49, has died in a plane crash, party members and local officials say.

Asian Peace and Reconciliation Council President visits Vietnam

 The Asian Peace and Reconciliation Council (APRC) wants to cooperate with Vietnam to ensure peace in the region, said APRC President Surakiart Sathirathai.

Director describes possible earthquake, tsunami scenarios

 VietNamNet Bridge - Dr. Nguyen Hong Phuong, deputy director of the Earthquake Report and Tsunami Warning Center, an arm of the Geophysics Institute, talks about possible earthquake and tsunami scenarios in Vietnam.

Vietnam condemns burning national flag in Cambodia

 Vietnam vehemently opposes Khmer Kampuchea Krom extremists for organizing illegal demonstrations and burning Vietnamese flag in Phnom Penh on August 12, said Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Hai Binh.

Tech firms urge Ministry of Education to use electronic school reports

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) has not approved the use of electronic school reports even though many of them are being marketed in the “smart education era”.

Special fairs on the Ha Giang Stone Plateau

The fairs in Ha Giang are not only a place to barter and sell goods but also sites where visitors can experience the colorful culture of many ethnic groups. Visitors can participate in the upland fair in the districts Yen Minh, Dong Van and Meo Vac.

Quang Nam suffers effects of illegal gold exploitation

VietNamNet Bridge – Illegal gold mining has plagued Tam Lanh Commune in the central province of Quang Nam for many years, affecting local resident's living conditions, while also threatening the environment.

Too much exercise may be bad for heart: study

Exercise is good for your health, but a new study out Tuesday found "clear evidence" of an increase in cardiovascular deaths in heart attack survivors who exercise too much.

Pictures: Saigon’s unique trees

 VietNamNet Bridge – After over 300 years of history, Ho Chi Minh City has preserved many ancient trees as the living proof of the primeval forest in the past.

VN’s new regulations on import of used machines and equipment

The Ministry of Science and Technology has promulgated Circular 20 to ensure the quality, safety, energy efficiency and environmental protection of used machines, and equipment and technology chains imported into Vietnam.

International music festival to be held in Viet Nam

 VietNamNet Bridge – A music festival that began in Russia in 1993 will be held in Ha Noi and northern coastal city of Quang Ninh between October 8 and 12.

Photos: Hai Phong ancient fig trees in ripe fruit season

 VietNamNet Bridge - Every August, the centuries-old fig trees on Ngoc Mountain, in Ngoc Xuyen ward of Do Son tow, Hai Phong city enter the ripening fruit season, casting a fragrant smell.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 14/8

 Casino ban may be lifted for Vietnamese citizens; Savills Vietnam: M&A activity in property recovers; Canadian gold miner denies tax allegations; MoF pulls u-turn on fizzy beverage tax position; Agri sector taps vast potential

Foreign investors allowed to open dong accounts

 Foreign direct investment (FDI) enterprises and foreign investors can now open direct investment capital accounts in Vietnamese dong from September 25, besides accounts in foreign currencies.

Ministry to allow Vietnamese to go to casinos

 VietNamNet Bridge – A 21-year-old Vietnamese would be old enough to play at domestic casinos, under a draft decree on casino management from the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

French papers offer glimpse into past

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese researchers and authorities are planning to seek UNESCO "material heritage" recognition for a group of documents from the former French government in Southern Vietnam.

Vietnamese athletes ready for Youth Olympic Games

 VietNamNet Bridge – Twenty-nine members of the Vietnam sports contingent will arrive in Nanjing, China on August 13 for the second Summer Youth Olympic Games (YOG), taking place from August 16-28.

Vietnam has too few culture and arts colleges, universities

 VietNamNet Bridge – Although the total number of licensed universities has far exceeded the targeted number, Vietnam still needs more training faculties in the arts and culture.

Metro Cash & Carry’s wholesale model unsuited for Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – The failure of Metro Cash & Carry, a wholesale brand that achieved resounding success in many countries, except Vietnam, shows that this was not a distribution model suited to Vietnam.

1m-wide alleys in Hanoi’s Old Quarter

 VietNamNet Bridge - In Hanoi, there are alleys that under 1 meter wide that are home to dozens of  households.