Scientists have warned that Chinese air compressors and the Chinese fishing techniques transferred to Vietnamese fishermen may eradicate aquatic creatures in the Vietnamese territorial waters.

 Stem cell transplant in Vietnam has saved thousands of lives, especially those with blood-related diseases, but despite its great potential and vast demand, the supply of stem cells is still relatively low.

 Tunisian sensation Emel Mathlouthi will perform her unique sound at Idecaf in the city at 8 p.m. on September 6.

 Many tour operators have still expanded their networks nationwide, especially in HCMC, in spite of the fact that the ongoing economic hardship has resulted in a slowdown in the number of tourists, especially the inbound segment.

 A number of coffee shops have combined serving caffeinated beverages with the handling of a several species of exotic domesticated animals.

The government has confirmed it has received the report from MPI on the casino development plan. Meanwhile, MOF has completed the drafting of the decree on the management over the electronic games for prizes specifically reserved for foreigners. 

 VietNamNet Bridge – China is not afraid to use force to tackle disputes with its neighbors. In the East Sea, China used force three times to occupy new islands.

 Exports face numerous challenges; US$1.8 billion to shorten Hanoi-Ho Chi Minh City railway; Vinacas says to import 200,000 tons of raw cashew; Local exporters in trouble on China’s import limits; Refinery incentives hinder fuel import tax cuts

The Government’s much-touted rice stockpiling plan has yet to meet the objective of helping farmers gain higher profit as assistance as part of the plan has gone to intermediary traders rather than farmers.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Being assigned to manage nearly 200 hectares of forest of a resettlement project, three officials of Ea H’leo district of Dak Lak province had to serve as a warning for loose management.

 A restaurant on Nam Trang Street in Hanoi is displaying various items from the years after the American War, attracting many customers.

 World music night ‘Nguon coi’ (Origin) will feature talents such as Dhafer Youssef from Tunisia, Vietnamese-French star Nguyen Le and Moroccan-German artist Rhani Krija at Hanoi Opera House at 8 p.m. on September 1.

VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnam Report Company on August 13 released the Policy Debate No. 2, a regular research survey, which shows that Vietnamese businessmen still keep pessimistic about the economy performance in 2013.

 Da Nang pushes Bangkok air route; Travel firms aim to lure Thai tourists; National Day tours cheaper than normal; Discounts hope to lure travellers

Chinese goods have been boycotted all over the world for their dumping prices and toxic contents, which experts believe, brings the golden opportunity to Vietnamese producers to boost sales.

Joining the Vietnamese market tens of years ago as the network infrastructure item suppliers to mobile service providers, but Huawei and ZTE still cannot cement their firm positions on the market.

Local education departments officially refuse to recruit in-service training graduates. As such, the education sector refuses the products it generates itself.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Just 4 per cent of cases involving the illegal use of pavements and roads for doing business and parking vehicles in HCM City are punished, according to inspectors with the Ministry of Transport.

The ancient capital city of Hue has been warned that it may not have a sustainable tourism development if it continues wasting Hue’s nature and characteristics.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A total of 132 ancient and priceless documents belonging to the Nguyen Dynasty, dating back hundreds of years and written on ‘Do’ paper, are being displayed in Hanoi.