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Over 80 countries increase investments for AIDS in 2006-2011

VietNamNet Bridge - A new report by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) shows that domestic funding for HIV has exceeded international investments.

GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 19/7

Vietnam, Indonesia vow to strengthen ASEAN’s role; NA Chairman receives foreign diplomats; DPRK proposes closer ties with Vietnam

Six killed, over 30 injured in bus blast in Bulgaria: foreign ministry

Six people died and more than 30 were injured in a powerful blast on a tourist bus at Burgas Airport on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast on Wednesday afternoon, the Bulgarian Foreign Ministry said.

Taiwan asked to stop violating Vietnam’s sovereignty

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam has sufficient legal and historical evidence to affirm its sovereignty over the Truong Sa (Spratly) and Hoang Sa (Paracel) Archipelagos.

Japanese technique barriers keep Vietnam’s shrimp away

VietNamNet Bridge – A series of technical barriers have been installed by Japanese management agencies, which has given Vietnamese shrimp exporters a great deal of anxiety.

Telcos keep a covetous eye on S-Fone’s waveband

Some telecom companies are eyeing the S-Fone advantageous frequency band, hoping to take over the waveband once S-Fone “dies.”

Vietnam-Laos relationship is an invaluable asset: Party leader

VietNamNet Bridge – The traditional friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos are an invaluable asset and an important factor behind the success of the revolution in each country.

The forgotten “gold mountain” in Vietnam

Every Vietnamese person discharges one kilo of electronic waste every year. The waste could be a “mountain of gold” if Vietnam can exploit it.

Unemployment spares no one - untrained or experienced workers

Workers all have been looking for jobs in bewilderment, from unskilled workers to those with high education levels, from new university graduates to experienced.

Cancer stalks southern island

VietNamNet Bridge – Thoi Son Island in My Tho City, in the southern province of Tien Giang, has had an increase in cancer patients that is worrying local residents.

Japan restarts second nuclear reactor despite protest

Japan on Wednesday night restarted the No. 4 reactor at the Oi nuclear power plant in Fukui Prefecture, the second such case after Fukushima crisis put all 50 of the nation's reactors offline for regular checkups.

Vietnam Summer Camp 2012: young expats visit Hue

Over 170 expatriate Vietnamese from 25 countries and territories around the world paid a visit to the Hue ancient citadel on July 18.

Scientists successfully convert cord blood cells to neurons: report

Researchers have found a way to convert cord blood cells into neuron-like cells that could shed light on treatment of a wide range of neurological conditions, local media reported on Tuesday.

Vietnamese national football team is old

VietNamNet Bridge – The national football squads of Myanmar, Malaysia and Philippines change annually while the Vietnamese team is still built based on a very old ground.

The US-China trade dispute and the opportunities and challenges for Vietnam

Will the US-China trade dispute, if it happens, bring the opportunities to Vietnam to penetrate the US market, or become a threat to Vietnam’s economic development?

Be true to human nature, value Games: Olympic Flame ceremonies High Priestess

As the Olympic Flame travels across the United Kingdom before it will reach London for the start of the 30th Olympics on July 27, it is interesting to hear what the Greek lady who lit the sacred flame in ancient Olympia on May 10 . . .

Smuggled goods massively transported via HCM City’s airport and seaports

VietNamNet Bridge – Customs officers at the Tan Son Nhat International Airport and Saigon Port in HCM City discovered many smuggling cases of perfume wood, elephant tusks, pangolin scales, diamond, narcotics, etc. in the first half of 2012.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 19/7

Furniture exporters plagued by tightened rules; Banks only cut rates for selected borrowers; Exports face more technical barriers; Project licenses to be revoked on Phu Quoc Island; Insurance corporations banned from banks

ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 18/7

Street Festival Day in Hanoi; 18th century citadel to be restored in central region; City student makes green handbook for housewives; Hanoi through the lens

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 18/7

Bird flu re-emerges in Quang Binh Province; Man steps on beloved turtle statue, causes outcry; Hanoi invests in 37 urban technical infrastructure projects; Crocodile bites park employee’s arm off