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Radioiodine trace level poses no risk
28/03/2011 05:00
The Ministry of Science and Technology has said that a trace of radioactive iodine-131 was detected in Vietnam ’s air, but the amount is low and does not pose a threat to human health. The ministry’s working...
Nha Trang prepares for Earth Hour
26/03/2011 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge – Young people in the coastal city of Nha Trang ride bicycles and collect waste on the beach to support the Earth Hour 2011. In addition, 20 sets of lamps using wind and solar energy are also installed in the city. In HCM City, over...
41 killed, 48 injured in Myanmar quake so far: state TV
25/03/2011 05:00
A total of 41 people have so far been killed with 48 injured in a strong quake that struck Myanmar’ s northeastern Shan state Thursday night, the state TV reported in a breaking news Friday. A total of 244 houses, 14...
London Mayor’s wife visits Saigonese orphans
25/03/2011 05:00
The Mayor of London’s wife, Barbara Bear, paid a visit to the Christina Nobel Center for disadvantaged children in HCM City in the morning of March 24. Bear came to Vietnam on a business trip with her husband. On this occasion, she visited many places in...
Vietnamese fans go crazy with Backstreet Boys
25/03/2011 05:00
Thousands of people sang and danced with the four members of the Backstreet Boys in a rare show that met international standards at the Military Zone 7 stadium in HCM City on March 24 evening. The show, titled This Is Us, started their Vietnam tour...
Miss Fashion 2011 goes to Dak Lak girl
25/03/2011 05:00
Thuy Trang, 19, from the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak beat more than 600 contestants nationwide to win Miss Fashion 2011 in her home province last week. The first-runner-up was Vu Thi Oanh from the central coastal city of Nha Trang while the...
Scholars receive cultural awards
25/03/2011 05:00
Six Vietnamese and international scholars were honoured with the Phan Chau Trinh Cultural Award for outstanding achievements in their areas of work at a ceremony held in HCM City on Thursday. The award marked the 85th death anniversary of Phan Chau Trinh, one...