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Leaders send condolences over death of Cambodian King Father

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s top leaders on October 15 sent condolences to Cambodian leaders over the death of Cambodian King Father Norodom Sihanouk.

Special-use forests in Vietnam getting poorer

A lot of special-use forests in Vietnam have been eliminated to give place to business projects.

Historical relic site on Vietnam inaugurated in France

VietNamNet Bridge – House No. 49 located in Cambaceres Street in Paris suburb, which accommodated officials from the Provisional Revolutionary Government of South Vietnam during negotiations for the signing of the Paris Accords

Commitments on IP protection to have big impacts on businesses

The fulfillment of the commitments regarding the intellectual property (IP) protection is believed to install a firm technical barrier to Vietnamese, which is believed to change the whole business environment in Vietnam.

State Bank mulls over hike in gold imports

Should the central bank decide to import gold? The question is an urgent one as credit institutions will not be allowed to mobilise gold after November 25, the deadline set by Government Circular 12/2012/TT-NHNN.

Security company uncovers mobile phone scam

VietNamNet Bridge – The Bkav network security company announced that it has successfully blocked bogus incoming calls from satellite telephones.

Too many English curriculums make parents puzzled

VietNamNet Bridge – Primary schools all provide intensive English lessons to their students. However, different schools are following different English curriculums, thus making parents puzzled.

“Extraordinary man” Nguyen Ngoc Ky becomes an idol

VietNamNet Bridge - In the minds of millions of students and dozens of generations, Nguyen Ngoc Ky is an extraordinary example of the will and strength, and an image of a "hero" of today and the future.

Hanoi in the most beautiful season

VietNamNet Bridge - Hanoi is in its most beautiful seasons of the year – the autumn, which is always romantic, poetic and captivating.

Fest celebrates Cham culture

 VietNamNet Bridge – A special sports, culture and tourism festival featuring members of the Cham ethnic group was kicked off last night in the central province of Ninh Thuan.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 16/10

 BIDV to list shares within next three months; New food joint venture goes up in Vietnam; Phu Quoc fish sauce protected in EU market; VFA revises floor prices for export rice; Samsung to build new mobile phone factory in Vietnam

Lawmakers call for review of proposed dams

National Assembly deputies from southern Dong Nai Province have called for a renewed Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) report prepared for two controversial power plants intended to be built in the southern province.

Phong Nha caves home to rare fish species

 VietNamNet Bridge – Fourteen species of rare fish have been discovered in caves in the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, in the central province of Quang Binh.

Restoration work highlights value of unique Cham towers

 VietNamNet Bridge – Two ancient Cham towers in southern Ninh Thuan Province have been restored at a total cost of more than VND27 million (US$1.3 million) from the State budget.

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 15/10

 Danang supports Int’l Day for Disaster Reduction; Ministry to issue list of safe anchorage sites; EMW hands over kindergarten to Phu Tho; Dozens of crocodiles at large in Ca Mau

Unsafe tourist boats to be suspended

 VietNamNet Bridge – After several accidents occurred with tourist boats, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has asked local governments to suspend the operation of unsafe vessels.

Hanoi: Motorcycles fall massively because of oil on street

VietNamNet Bridge – A large amount of oil spilled on Ho Tung Mau Street, Hanoi, making dozens of motorcycles slip and fall on the street this morning, October 15.

BOT projects fall behind schedule

The Ha Noi People's Committee has decided to halt 24 infrastructure projects being constructed under the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) and Build-Transfer (BT) models after reviewing all developments of this kind in the city since last May.

ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 15/10

  Brilliant young musicians perform in regional orchestra; IDECAF children's shows prove popular; Khmers prepare for annual ox races at traditional pagoda; VN Economic Times to print Japanese edition of the Guide

Ancient trees go to cities in masses

Travelers along the National Highway 1A, especially the sections passing the provinces of An Giang, Can Tho and Vinh Long, are amazed seeing wild ancient trees sold along the road, pricing from a few dozens to a few hundreds of million dong.