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MONRE: environment sacrificed for economic development

Plant protection chemicals have been killing the agriculture production, while industrial gains have been paid by the polluted land, water, air and human diseases.

Vietnamese spend billions of dollars on gambling overseas

VietNamNet Bridge – As the domestic casinos bar their doors to Vietnamese, they have been going to Cambodia to gamble.

ANU develops online quick test to assess Alzheimer's risk

 A free 10-minute online test developed by researchers at the Australian National University (ANU) is helping people assess their risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, the university said on Friday.

Ha Noi T&T go through AFC group stage

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam's Ha Noi T&T booked their place in the second round of qualifying for the 2014 AFC Champions League on Wednesday with a 3-0 win over Indian Pune FC.

Doc Island – home to wild flowers

 VietNamNet Bridge – We came to the Mekong Delta Town of Ha Tien on a sunny day with an attractive itinerary to Doc Island on Hai Tac Archipelago.

Genetically-modified purple tomatoes heading for shops

 The prospect of genetically modified purple tomatoes reaching the shelves has come a step closer.

Hunter of Vietnamese delicacies

 In the Vietnamese cuisine circle, Chiem Thanh Long, Director of Binh Quoi Tourist Village, is known as the hunter of Vietnamese delicacies.

Vietnam loses 1.3% of GDP for poor hygiene

 VietNamNet Bridge - According to the World Bank (WB), Vietnam loses about $780 million per year (equivalent to 1.3% GDP) due to poor sanitation.

Pho Thach Fishing Wharf

 Pho Thach Fishing Wharf is located in Duc Pho District, Quang Ngai Province. It is the place where nearly 1,500 fishing boats with a total capacity of 260,000 CV come to anchor after fishing trips in Truong Sa and Hoang Sa Archipelagoes.

Vietnamese catfish

 To get more information about the raising and processing of Tra in the Cuu Long River Delta, we made a trip to the provinces of Tien Giang, Vinh Long, Can Tho, Dong Thap, An Giang, Soc Trang, Kien Giang and Ca Mau.

Common family activities during Tet

 In Viet Nam, Tet is a special event in a way it brings together all family members to enjoy a wide range of celebratory activities. Below are the top five most preferable Tet activities Vietnamese people often do with family.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 1/2

 Russia suspends Vietnamese Tra fish imports; VietJetAir to finalise US$6.1 bln deal with Airbus; PM approves equitisation scheme of Vinamotor; Seafood exports likely to exceed US$6.7 billion in 2014

Rice areas to cultivate other crops

 VietNamNet Bridge – Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Cao Duc Phat spoke with Thoi bao Kinh Te Viet Nam (Viet Nam Economic Times) about changes in agriculture and rural development in 2014.

Con Co Reserve – basis for marine resources

 The establishment of Con Co Island Marine Reserve is a basis for central Quang Tri province to manage its marine resources and environment in a collective, unified and effective way.

Restoring ancient houses proves challenging

 VietNamNet Bridge – Throughout Viet Nam, residents of ancient houses are watching them disintegrate due to a lack of funds for repairs. Can the ongoing efforts to restore these old homes succeed?

EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY (daily updated)

 Updated information about cultural events in big cities of Vietnam.

The man who welcomes the future

Nguyen Viet Tien is Deputy Minister of Health and Director of the National Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He is well-known for having performed many complicated obstetric surgeries, saving the lives of thousands of mothers and children.

Google sells Motorola Mobility unit to Lenovo for $3bn

 Google has sold struggling US mobile phone company Motorola Mobility to Chinese computer maker Lenovo for $2.91bn (£1.8bn), in a surprise move.

Tourists flock to verdant Tay Nguyen region

  Visit the Central Highlands as provinces there celebrate their NationalTourism Year, and you'll find a peaceful landscape of rolling mountains and magnificent waterfalls.

Hanoians saddle up for Year of the Horse

 City dwellers in various career fields, from a middle-school student to a famous film director, describe their recent successes in work and life as well as their hopes and plans for the coming year.