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Vietnamese woman to be a judge of Mrs. USA pageant

 VietNamNet Bridge – The First Mrs. World, Dr. Doan Thi Kim Hong will be a judge of the Mrs. USA 2013 beauty contest for the second time.

Rare ginger flowers discovered in Khanh Hoa

 VietNamNet Bridge - Scientists have found more Vietnam’s endemic ginger species at the Hon Ba Nature Reserve in the central province of Khanh Hoa.

The 50 Vietnamese most effective businesses in 2013

The No. 1 position in the top 50 belongs to a gas production, transport and distribution firm – CNG. Meanwhile, Vinamilk, the dairy producer, where the State holds the controlling stakes, has been marching towards on its way.

Central bank policies aim to revive economy

 VietNamNet Bridge – Late June, the State Bank of Viet Nam took two important decisions aimed at stirring up the economy market and improving aggregate demand.

Asiana pilot 'couldn't see runway' before US crash

 The flight crew of the Asiana Airlines Boeing 777 that crashed at San Francisco Airport couldn't see the runway just seconds before the accident, given how far the plane was out of position, US investigators said.

Food safety probe uncovers violations

 VietNamNet Bridge – More than 1,100 businesses out of 7,000 that produce and trade in agricultural products were found to have broken food safety regulations during the first half of the year.

GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 10/7

NA Standing Committee meets for 19th session; Seminar discusses State agencies’ role in corruption fight; Foreign Minister visits India for 15th JCM

S Korean filmmakers help children realise movie-making dreams

 VietNamNet Bridge – South Korean director Kim Ji-hoon and actress Han Ga-in will come to Viet Nam to work as special mentors at the Toto Filmmaking Class programme.

Vietnamese aristocratic students go to schools by cars

 VietNamNet Bridge – The scenes of Vietnamese students, aged 18-20, drive cars to school, have been seen more regularly. They belong to the new class of students – the aristocratic students.

June diplomacy in spotlight

VietNamNet Bridge – The highlights of diplomatic work in June include the acceleration of regional integration, establishment of strategic partnership with Thailand and Indonesia, and enhancement of the relations with China.

Vietnam prepares to go digital

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Information and Communications says it will issue a set of digital TV standards in preparation for the digitalisation of TV broadcasting in Viet Nam.

Escape the hustle of Ha Noi at scenic Ba Vi National Park

VietNamNet Bridge – As a nature lover, I take a trip to Ba Vi National Park almost once every two months. I am lured not only by the convenient road leading to the nearest "green world" to the capital,

Amsterdam film festival funds landmark Vietnamese documentary

VietNamNet Bridge – Work on a Vietnamese documentary about the possible legalisation of same-sex marriage in Viet Nam has received funding from Amsterdam's International Documentary Festival (IDFA).

Windows 8.1 to be finished by August

 Microsoft expects to finish Windows 8.1 by the end of August, the company executive said here on Monday at its Worldwide Partner Conference.

Liquid milk brings lucrative profits to dairy producers

 VietNamNet Bridge – The turnover from liquid milk products in 2012 reached VND15.5 trillion, which was 10 times higher than the revenue from powder milk.

Dying village: Groping on the path of integration

The President of Vietnam Craft Villages Association said the sense of artisans is limited and they do not have a global vision, while the artisans complained that they were not supported by the state so they could do business only on emotions.

Irrigation works cause crop losses

 VietNamNet Bridge – Sluggish progress on two irrigation projects in southern Kien Giang Province have caused major crop losses in Binh Son Commune of Hon Dat District.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 10/7

 Southern sales ignite property market; Vietnamese businesses seeks stronger foothold in Lao market; Ministry projects cross-sector growth; MobiFone offers discounts for roaming fees; Information disclosure set to go digital

Two students swept away in heavy rain in Saigon

 VietNamNet Bridge – Returning to the dormitory of HCM City National University under heavy rains, two female students were swept away while crossing a stream. The accident occurred in the afternoon of July 8.

Binh Dinh seeks the source of oil spills

The oil spills on the coast of Quy Nhon city has caused serious damage to the environment and fishermen. To quickly find the cause and prevent further damage, the local government has used divers.