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Int’l tennis tourneys to kick off in Can Tho and HCMC

 The U18 International Tennis Federation (ITF) Group 5 tournaments are set to get underway in Can Tho and Ho Chi Minh City from July 5-13 and July 12-20 respectively.

Crisis meeting as Ebola death toll rises in West Africa

 The World Health Organization (WHO) is hosting an emergency meeting in Ghana on Wednesday on the deadly Ebola outbreak in West Africa.

Chennai building collapse toll passes 40

 The death toll in a building collapse in the Indian city of Chennai has passed 40 as rescue workers continue to find more bodies in the wreckage.

Enlightened manufacturers “discover” the elderly market

 VietNamNet Bridge – Elderly consumers in Vietnam offer manufacturers a potentially large market, currently at 5.6 million customers and growing. But, until now, that market has been largely ignored.

Land Law, other rules take effect

 VietNamNet Bridge – A range of policies took effect yesterday (July 1) including the revised Land Law, a decree on methods to evaluate land prices, and a decree to monitor multi-level marketing.

France's ex-President Sarkozy put under investigation

 E x-French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been placed under formal investigation over alleged influence peddling.

To get the royal treatment, speak a little English

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese have recently voiced complaints about discriminatory treatment by service providers, claiming that foreign travelers tend to receive preferential attention.

The Facebook effect: Corrosive to students’ morality?

 VietNamNet Bridge – Facebook is spoiling the character and ethics of today’s young people, according to many Vietnamese educators. It has become a forum for students to speak ill of teachers and friends, or to escape their inhibitions.

Remove stinking chicken farm: residents

 VietNamNet Bridge – Environment pollution caused by a chicken farm in Thu Thua District of the southern province of Long An, has affected the health and lives of numerous households for many years.

Police struggle to identify substandard helmets

 VietNamNet Bridge – Yesterday was the first day for traffic police to start fining motorcyclists wearing sub-standard helmets as part of a National Traffic Safety Committee campaign.

Chess for Girls comes to VN

 VietNamNet Bridge – The second event of the "Chess for Girls Asia" series will take place in HCM City on July 2-7.

11 movies slated for theaters in July

 VietNamNet Bridge - The blockbuster "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes", "Hercules" and horror movie "Take Souls" are the noteworthy movies that will be released in Vietnam this month.

One-fifth of university graduates unemployed

More than 162,000 people who are university graduates or post graduates were jobless in the second quarter of 2014, nearly two times higher than the general unemployment rate and higher than that of the fourth quarter of 2013.

Overview of the 2014’s top 50 effective businesses

 VietNamNet Bridge – The list of Vietnam’s 50 most effective businesses for 2014 is now out, and perhaps its most outstanding revelation is the decline in the number of state-owned enterprises in its ranks.

Belgium backs peaceful settlement of East Sea issue

 President of the Belgian Chamber of Representatives André Flahaut voiced his support for the peaceful settlement of East Sea issues at a recent reception for Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Chairman Le Hoang Quan in Brussels.

Chinese vessels continue hindering Vietnamese fishing boats

 China on July 1 dispatched 34 fishing vessels backed by two coast guard ships to hamper Vietnamese fishing boats from approaching the area where the oil rig Haiyang Shiyou-981 is illegally standing.

Political News Headlines 2/7

US military official welcomed in Vietnam; Keep up pressure on China: President; Government meeting wraps up; Russia cooperates with Vietnam on criminal transfer;

Hoang Lien National Park

 According to the opinions of experts and those who have visited Hoang Lien National Park, the area boasts three of "the best in Vietnam", including the highest mountain peak, the most grandiose pass and the biggest treasure of the forest's resources.

Piano legend Richard Clayderman to swoon Hanoi audiences

 VietNamNet Bridge – World-renowned French pianist Richard Clayderman will soon mesmerize Hanoi audiences with a performance at the National Convention Centre on August 22.

Legal proceedings started for mobile spying case

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Hanoi police on June 28 started legal proceedings against Viet Hong Company for selling spy software, affecting more than 14,000 mobile subscribers.