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Duc Hung to showcase his nicest ao dai in the US

  VietNamNet Bridge – Inspired by colorful flags at Vietnam’s traditional festivals, Hanoi’s well-known fashion designer Duc Hung made a special collection of ao dai for his show in the US on September 15.

Weak bridges hinder local economic development

 VietNamNet Bridge – Weak bridges over the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta River are not only causing difficulties for the transportation of goods but are also hindering the development of the region's economy.

Small airlines look to wing it to bigger market shares

 Smaller players are looking for a bigger bite of the aviation market. Air Mekong envisaged bringing modern Airbus A320 aircraft into service soon to earn a bigger slice of the aviation market pie.

'Nano pit' technique to extend life of hip replacements

 A Scottish team of biologists, nanoengineers and surgeons has come up with a new technique which could mean hip replacements that last a lifetime.

Fish at sunset on Phu Quoc

 VietNamNet Bridge – It's a bonus for tourists going to Phu Quoc Island to experience spectacular sunsets and what better way to do it than on a fishing tour?

Overproduction prompts Vietnam to consider exporting urea

Vietnam, the country which once relied completely on urea imports, has turned into the country suffering the overproduction, which has forced it to think of exporting the products.

Registration, key to fewer accidents

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Transport Ministry recently approved a nationwide project to tighten the registration of road and water vehicles in an effort to reduce accidents.

Ecotourism development destroys forests on Phu Quoc Island

The forests on Phu Quoc Island, including the forests within ecotourism projects, have been destroyed severely just because local people expect to get the compensation from the State.

Secrets of ancient charnel-houses

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Co Tu people in the central province of Quang Nam consider life and death as the same, so tombs of the death are decorated with lively wood statues and utensils of the living.

Vietnamese girl travels to 25 countries with US$700

  VietNamNet Bridge – With only $700 in her pocket, Khanh Huyen traveled to 25 countries in Asia and Africa. In two years of travelling, the Hanoi girls learned how to cook many dishes, row, hike, act in films and write.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 2/9

 Dairies battle for market share; Mini-marts sprout up in HCM City; Downturn shrinks ICT event;  Ethical firms to be honoured;  Tra fish exports likely to rise in third quarter;  Thai retailer eyes Viet Nam market

Tiny snake species in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – At the first look, people may think that they are earthworms, until they stick out their typical-snake tongues.

Overloaded schools remain a concern

 VietNamNet Bridge – As Viet Nam gears up for the new school year on Wednesday, a shortage of classrooms and the over-collection of tuition and other fees are worrying educators.

Life at devastated apartment block amid Saigon

  VietNamNet Bridge – 120 households at the apartment block No. 727 Tran Hung Dao road, District 5, HCM City are living in fear because their houses can collapse anytime.

Vietnam ranks the third in South East Asia in Internet development

Experts believe that Vietnam is in no way inferior to developed countries in term of Internet service development.

Journey to Ta Phin Village

 VietNamNet Bridge – On the way to Sapa Town in the northwest province of Lao Cai, Ta Phin Village located about four kilometers off the center of town is awaiting your presence.

Vietnamese top sprinter breaks leg in accident

 Vietnam's top female sprinter Truong Thanh Hang had her right leg broken in a motorcycle accident during a regular practice along with her fellow athletes on a wide road along the seashore of Da Nang central city on Friday.

Changeable policies make foreign investors puzzled

The inconsistent and changeable investment policies have been making foreign investors hesitate to invest in Vietnam.

5 dead, 5 missing after flash flood

 At least five people were killed and five others remain missing after a flash flood triggered by torrential rains swept through northern mountainous Lao Cai Province's Nam Luc Commune on August 31.

Powerlifter Hong finishes fourth in women's 40kg category

Of the three Vietnamese athletes competing at the Paralympics in London yesterday, power-lifter Nguyen Thi Hong finished with the best result – fourth in the women's under 40kg event.