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Imported fruit to be quarantined

 VietNamNet Bridge – Starting in September, fresh fruit, plants and plant products will be kept in quarantine before being imported to Viet Nam, according to a new circular launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

A bun of hairs in little girl’s stomach

 VietNamNet Bridge – A bun of hairs which is big as a fist was taken out from the stomach of a 10-year-old girl from the southern province of Soc Trang.

Rural development strategy adjusted

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has completed its proposed amendments to the National Target Programme for Building New Rural Areas for the 2011-15 period,

Climate-change leader praises VN's attitude

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam hopes to receive support from the international community in the fight against climate change, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has said.

Vietnamese exporters pay the penalty for heavy reliance on foreign ships

Up to 90 percent of exports are carried by foreign shipping firms. Therefore, Vietnamese exporters have suffered heavily when the carriers have unanimously raised fees and imposed new unreasonable surcharges.

Vietnam the beautiful wonder of Asia

 VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam is a unique nation that has become synonymous with success, growth and adventure.

Book spotlights best Vietnamese specialities

 VietNamNet Bridge – A directory of Vietnamese specialities will be published in November this year by the Viet Nam Book of Records (Vietbooks) and Vietnam News Agency Publishing House.

Progress falters on waste treatment plan

 VietNamNet Bridge – The master plan on hazardous medical waste treatment approved last year by the government lacks sufficient capital to be carried out effectively, according to experts.

Young man driving motorbike with his foot heavily fined

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hanoi traffic police have found the man who was captured driving a motorbike by one foot while texting on his cell phone in a photo which appeared on the Internet recently.

Delicious street food in Hoi An

Tourists to the ancient town of Hoi An can easily find restaurants majoring in Western and Vietnamese foods. However, to make your trip to the town more interesting, tourists are advised to spend their time tasting some good quality street food.

Century-old trees in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hanoians get the best out of ancient trees, making odd scenes.

Duan wins fifth stage of Mekong cycling tour

 VietNamNet Bridge – Le Van Duan of Eximbank HCM City 1 won the fifth stage of the Cuu Long (Mekong Delta) Cycling Tournament on Friday.

Hanoi after tropical storm Kai-tak

  VietNamNet Bridge - Tropical storm Kai-tak caused torrential rains and strong winds in Hanoi on August 17-18, flooding major roads and bringing down big trees, blocking traffic flows in the centre.

Capital Law scrutinised by Standing Committee

 National Assembly Standing Committee members spent the whole morning yesterday discussing the draft Capital Law.

Chinese air compressors extirpating Vietnamese aquatic creatures

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.

Dire need for stem cells in Vietnam

 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 star Emel Mathlouthi comes to HCM City

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

Travel firms expand networks despite tourist slowdown

 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.

Pet cafes become fashionable in Hanoi

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

Casino debate heats up again at policy makers’ meeting

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.