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GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 21/9

 Japanese experience on constitution shared; Vietnam, New Zealand see to naval cooperation; EU delegation visit Dak Lak; Vietnamese National Assembly deputies visit Laos; Defence minister greets Cuban guest

Foreign Minister holds talks with German counterpart

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and his German counterpart, Guido Westerwelle discussed measures to boost bilateral ties in the future during their talks in Berlin on September 20.

IPhone5 hits shelves in Japan

 The latest version of Apple Inc.'s landmark iPhone serial hit the Japanese market on Friday, where domestic phone carriers are set to cash in on the widely popular gadget.

Vietnam-UN relations develop well: FM

Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh has written an article on the outstanding developments in Vietnam-UN relations and Vietnam’s efforts to make active and responsible contributions to the UN activities. 

Boy who died of brain-eating amoeba 'might be infected from the air'

Dr. Phan Van Hieu, director of the Ho Chi Minh City Centre of Forensic Medicine, said the Saigon boy who recently died of brain-eating amoeba, had no contact with rivers and lakes, so he might be infected with the parasite from the air.

Vietnam to face Myanmar again in AFF Cup final

Thrashing Laos 7-0 in the semifinals on the afternoon of September 20 in the Thong Nhat Stadium HCM City, the women’s national football team of Vietnam will compete for the championship of the Southeast Asian Cup 2012.

Vietnamese people rush to have indoor plants to get rid of toxic gas

A lot of Vietnamese people, especially officer workers, have been putting flowerpots in their rooms or at the offices which they believe can help dispose of toxic gas.

Vietnam's largest technology fair opens in HCM City

  VietNamNet Bridge - Last night (September 20) the Vietnam international technology and equipment market 2012 (Techmart) opened with more than 500 stalls. This is the largest Techmart ever.

Sesame, rice bran oil lowers blood pressure, improves cholesterol: study

 People who cooked with a blend of sesame and rice bran oils saw a significant drop in blood pressure and improved cholesterol levels,

Decoding crimes behind color lights

When two girls finished their sexy dances on the platform, a middle-aged man was so excited, so he stepped up on the platform to hold the pillar and dance rabidly. Below, a group of young boys snickered. Hatred began.

With no libraries, university students like “frog in a well”

University lecturers do not go to libraries, because they know that they cannot find anything useful there for their scientific research works. Meanwhile, students say they would rather seek materials from secondhand book shops.

More foreign importers seek Vietnamese goods on online trading floors

Vietnamese exporters now have golden opportunities to boost exports via online trading floors, since foreign importers now tend to make deals directly with prestigious producers, without intermediaries.

HCM City to build more cement roads

  VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City plans to build a series of cement concrete roads, in order to make use of the local sources of cement and the lifespan of roads will be higher than the asphalt roads.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 21/9

 Tra farmers await $440m;  Will Vietnam benefit from joining ASEAN Rice Exporters Alliance?; Opportunities for wood processing; FTA beneficial for both Vietnam and EU, say economists; Hanoi’s September CPI increases by 2.47 percent

New TV series honours young hero volunteers

 VietNamNet Bridge – The first episode of a television series on the life of members of the Youth Volunteer Force (YVF), which played an important role in the Anti-American War, was screened yesterday on HCM City Television.

Domestic airlines increase aircraft leasing

 VietNamNet Bridge – Domestic airlines are renting aircraft instead of buying them to keep up with aviation market development.

Hanoi’s traditional toys for Full Moon Festival

  VietNamNet Bridge – Colorful and brilliant star-shaped lanterns and the bustling sounds from drums have been very familiar in the childhood memories for most people in Hanoi.

Norway helps curb pollution, eco monitoring

 VietNamNet Bridge – Norway will share advanced technology for environmental monitoring and responding to oil spills with Viet Nam, said Norwegian Ambassador Stale Torstein Risa at an international workshop in Ha Noi today.

ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 20/9

  Craft village fair to open later this month; Bitexco Financial Tower holds lantern design contest; Belgian region helps restore Hue ancient house; Publishing sector’s 60th anniversary celebrated

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 20/9

 New safety requirements for foodstuff manufacturing; Fulbright –ASEAN scholarships for Vietnam students; Man prosecuted for falsifying 12 visas; Agribank funds social development projects in Ha Giang