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Unlicensed chemical factories found polluting in Hai Duong

 VietNamNet Bridge – Two chemical producing factories in the northern province of Hai Duong have been operating without licenses, causing environmental damage to the farming district of Kinh Mon.

Visiting the historic guerilla base of Minh Dam

VietNamNet Bridge – Located on Chau Long-Chau Vien Mountain, not too far from the well-known five-star beach resort of Anoasis, is Minh Dam which was a guerilla base during wartime (1933-1975).

Japandroids come to city next month

 VietNamNet Bridge – Canadian two-piece Japandroids are coming to HCMC as part of their world tour, which is great news for city rock fans starved of first-class operators, according to organizers.

The parasites on beggars

 VietNamNet Bridge – There are many people who are parasites on the elderly, disabled and child beggars. The parasites live in spacious homes while beggars are plundered and even beaten, starved...

Top 10 richest people on VN stock market in H1

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Top 10 richest people on the stock market of Vietnam in the first half of 2013 has a new face: Mr. Le Phuoc Vu - Hoa Sen Group Chairman.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 28/7

 Drop in purchasing power in last three months; HCM City plans to build first BRT route by 2017; New foreign technologies to be displayed in HCM City; Handicraft exports to hit new record

Weapons smugglers get 21 years

VietNamNet Bridge – The People's Court of northern Ha Giang Province on Wednesday, July 24, sentenced nine men to a total of 21 years' imprisonment for illegally storing, transporting and trafficking weapons.

Viet Nam runs $200m trade surplus in July

 VietNamNet Bridge – The trade balance returned to a surplus for the month of July, reaching US$200 million, the General Statistics Office (GSO) said in its recent report.

AFC representatives to arrive in VN in September

VietNamNet Bridge – Asian Football Confederation representatives will visit Viet Nam from September 11-14 to carry out checks on stadiums and complete necessary procedures before signing a contract

Then singing - vitality of ethnic people

VietNamNet Bridge – Hat Then, a distinctive musical genre and a special combination of the spiritual and cultural life of Tay, Nung and Thai ethnic groups in Vietnam, has drawn the attention of many collectors and researchers over the past decade.

TRAVEL NEWS IN BRIEF 27/7

  Khanh Hoa-a favourite destination for Russian tourists;  Madagui resort offers promotions;  Hue makes it easier to enjoy history; Hydropower plant attracts tourists

M&A continues high growth after booming

The value of M&A deals in 2013 is forecast to be at some $4 billion, lower than the record level made in 2012. However, experts believe the M&A market would continue rising with the average growth rate of 25-30 percent per annum.

Asian Youth Orchestra hits Hanoi next month

VietNamNet Bridge – Hong Kong-based Asian Youth Orchestra will have a joint performance with British cello soloist Steven Isserlis conducted by James Judd and Richard Pontzious at 8 p.m. on August 10 and 11 at Hanoi Opera House.

MOT allows enterprises to bleed river-bed dry?

 VietNamNet Bridge – The illegal sand exploitation on the Dong Nai and Saigon Rivers has caused headaches to the Binh Duong, Dong Nai provincial and HCM City authorities.

Sea doctor keeps Truong Sa vessels ship-shape

 VietNamNet Bridge – When their ships suffer damage during a voyage, the Vietnamese fishermen of Da Tay Island go looking for one man.

Car imports come mostly from ASEAN and ASEAN’s partners

 VietNamNet Bridge – Analysts have noted the car imports to Vietnam recently are mostly luxurious models and they are from ASEAN countries.

Vietnamese circus a success overseas, flounders at home

 VietNamNet Bridge – Lang Toi Circus, a highly-regarded performance troupe which has played many foreign stages, faces difficulties in attracting audiences at home.  

New regulations on asset and income transparency

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Government has promulgated a new decree on asset and income transparency, targeting nine groups of applicable subjects.  

Ministry gets tough on basic hygiene violators

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Health Ministry has requested all provinces and cities to strengthen food safety and hygiene inspections to deal with the increase of food poisoning cases across the country.

Vietnam to compete in Asian Youth Games 2013

 VietNamNet Bridge – More than 100 Vietnamese athletes will participate in the 2013 Asian Youth Games in China from August 16-24.