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Bora Milutinovic back to Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – Serbia’s coach Bora Milutinovic has returned to Vietnam to seek young talents for Qatar’s Aspire Sports Academy under the “Football Dream” programme sponsored by Barcelona club (Spain).

Asean countries join forces to boost vocational education programmes

 VietNamNet Bridge – Three ASEAN countries including Thailand have embarked on a plan to develop a vocational-education programme that will prepare graduates for work in any of their territories.

Over 50kg of ivory seized

 VietNamNet Bridge – Customs officers at Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport have arrested two Vietnamese nationals illegally carrying 50.2kg of ivory and 126 boxes of Marlboro cigarette to Vietnam.

200-year-old cannon found in the waters of Quang Ngai

 VietNamNet Bridge - During construction of a breakwater in Binh Hai commune, Quang Ngai province, a group of young fishermen discovered a bronze cannon and a remains, which is believed to be a sailor of the Nguyen Dynasty.

The uncompromising battle on motorbike market

 VietNamNet Bridge – Yamaha, Suzuki, SYM and Piaggio are always the first manufacturers that introduce new motorbike models, but Honda’s products have been dominating the market.

Third party charger trouble sparks Apple trade-in plan

 Fears of dangerous shocks caused by unsanctioned chargers for Apple gadgets prompted the company to announce a trade-in program.

Nobel laureate Klaus von Klitzing comes to Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – On August 4, Klaus von Klitzing, Nobel Prize-winning scientist in Physics in 1985 visited Binh Dinh Province to take part in ‘Meeting Vietnam’ Program.

Mogul Kien and seven others may be prosecuted on four charges

After nearly one year of investigation, the Ministry of Public Security has completed the investigation conclusions and proposed to prosecute tycoon Nguyen Duc Kien, former Vice Chairman and founder of ACB and seven others on four charges.

First death row inmate executed by lethal injection

This morning, August 6, the first execution by lethal injection was officially implemented in Hanoi. The first death row inmate who was executed by lethal injection is Nguyen Anh Tuan, 27, a native of Me Linh district, Hanoi.

Literature collection published in three languages

 VietNamNet Bridge – Literature collection by VN and Thai writers published in three languages.

“Colors of Homeland” exhibition opens at Arts Museum

 VietNamNet Bridge – The “Colors of Homeland” exhibition by artist Hoang Dinh opened yesterday afternoon at the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum and will last until 18/8.

Record breaker Vien misses out

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese Nguyen Thi Anh Vien was not successful at the Barcelona World Swimming Championships but did manage to set up two new Southeast Asian Games records.

Another powerful storm expected in two days

 VietNamNet Bridge – A tropical depression strengthened into a storm in the East Sea on August 6, and is expected to hit northern and central coastal provinces in 36 hours.

TRAVEL NEWS IN BRIEF

 Vietnam welcomes 4.2 million int’l arrivals; HCM City-based tour to join Danang int’l marathon; Nation’s biggest freshwater fish aquarium comes at Dam Sen Park; Thua Thien-Hue stimulates tourism until year-end

Vietcombank delays international bond issuance plan indefinitely

 VietNamNet Bridge – The plan on issuing $1 billion worth of international bonds Vietcombank announced one year ago has been left open. There are too many happenings for the bank to rethink its plan.

Moms' high-fat, sugary diets up offspring's risk of drug, alcohol abuse: study

 High-fat and high-sugar foods a mother eats during pregnancy are likely to put her baby at risk for drug and alcohol problems later in life, U.S. researchers said Saturday.

The farewell of Vietnamese American Consul General

 VietNamNet Bridge - Mr. Le Thanh An, the U.S. Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City, has ended his 3-year term in Vietnam. Today, August 6, he is leaving Vietnam to return to the United States to receive a new task.

Contaminated Abbott formula milk revoked in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge - Abbott Nutrition Vietnam said that it would revoke Similac GainPlus EyeQ 400g and 900g for children of 1-3 years old in Vietnam, due to suspicion of contamination.

Lai Huong Thao chosen for Miss World 2013

 VietNamNet Bridge – Miss Sports Lai Huong Thao will represent Vietnam at the Miss World 2013 beauty contest held in Indonesia in September. Elite Vietnam is completing procedures to get the Performing Arts Agency’s license for Thao.

Cong Vinh voted the best football player in Southeast Asia

 VietNamNet Bridge – On the day Cong Vinh left Vietnam to Japan, he received good news: ranking first in the poll of the best players in Southeast Asia of Goal.