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Broadband will help create a “miracle on the Red River”
04/04/2011 05:00
Foreign experts have urged Vietnam to build and carry out a national strategy on broadband development, stressing that it will be the key to help Vietnam become an information technology (IT) power in the world. Several days ago Vietnam...
Hoan Kiem turtle fished out for treatment
04/04/2011 05:00
Some 50 people, including marine commandos were involved in the catch of Hoan Kiem turtle on April 3. After several hours, the legendary turtle was towed to the Rua (turtle) isle in the middle of the lake for treatment of its wounds. The mission started in...
U.S. researchers link antidepressants with thicker arteries
04/04/2011 05:00
People taking antidepressants may be more likely to develop thicker arteries which may raise the risk of heart disease and stroke, a new study suggests. Depression can heighten the risk for heart disease, but the effect...
Japan”s efforts to soak up contaminated water still unsuccessful
03/04/2011 05:00
Japan’s Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency said Sunday that efforts to stem the flow of radioactive water leaking from the troubled No. 2 reactor building of the stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean have as yet been...
“Be Strong, Japan!” touches the audience’s heart
03/04/2011 05:00
Both artists and audience were very moved in the “Be Strong, Japan” show, organized by VietNamNet Newspaper at the Hanoi Drama Theatre on March 31. The show attracted the top singers and models of Vietnam and four beauty queens. The show director is...
Legendary turtle sunbathes
02/04/2011 05:00
After the recent cold spells, the sacred turtle living in Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem Lake went ashore to sunbathe on March 31, drawing attention from people around. The turtle is suffering from a lot of wounds from fish hooks and pollution-related...
Mekong Delta on red alert for forest fires
02/04/2011 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge - Authorities in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta are strengthening measures to prevent fires in thousands of ha of forests that have dried up. Bay Nui (Seven Mountains) in An Giang Province, for instance, has 9,600 ha of forests, with many of...