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VNG boosts online game exports to China, Japan

HCMC – VNG, an Internet company based in HCMC, has said it will focus on boosting online game exports to China and Japan this year as a strong rise in online game users in the two countries is forecast.

Local race walker’s unbelievable achievement

Da Nang race walker Nguyen Thi Thanh Phuc told Tuoi Tre that she still couldn’t believe she had won a ticket to the 2012 London Olympic Games

Vietnamese walker makes it to London Games

21-year-old female race walker Nguyen Thi Thanh Phuc, from Da Nang City, has become the first Vietnamese track and field athlete to qualify for the London 2012 Olympics

Hanoi T&T keep the lead; Hoang Anh move to fourth

HCMC – Hanoi T&T still remain on top after eight rounds of the Super League – Eximbank 2012 competition with on Sunday’s 2-1 victory over Vicem Haiphong, while Hoang Anh Gia Lai move to fourth position as they overcame XM The Vissai Ninh Binh at Pleiku City.

Olympic Committee called on to act for AO victims

Secretary of the Britain-Vietnam Friendship Society Len Aldis has sent an open letter to the committee members of the London Olympic and Paralympic Games, reminding them of what Dow Chemical, which is to be a sponsor of the Games, has done to Vietnamese people with the use of toxic chemical Agent Orange.

Adidas, Nike, Puma workers abused in Bangladesh: report

Bangladeshi workers producing sportswear for Puma, Nike and Adidas are being physically abused, a British newspaper claimed on Sunday

London plans daily meetings to combat Olympics betting cheats

Gambling authorities, police, government and Olympic officials are to hold daily meetings at the London Games to monitor betting patterns for any suspicious activities linked to athletes' performances.

Chess star to play multiple games with fans

Vietnamese chess star Le Quang Liem will play multiple games with 20 amateur players who are his fans this Wednesday in HCMC

Olympic flag flying in HCM City

The British Consulate-General in Ho Chi Minh City held a hoisting ceremony of the Flag of the Host Country of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games on February 11 to mark the 200-day countdown to the 2012 London Paralympic Games.

Hanoi T&T secure top spot, Saigon second

HCMC – Last year’s runners-up Hanoi T&T defeated Kienlongbank KG 2-1 at Hang Day Stadium on Sunday to secure top position, while Saigon FC climbed to second after crushing Haiphong 4-0 in the fourth matchday of the Super League-Eximbank on Saturday.

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Pollution levels raise public concern

Bikers put on masks to prevent dust and exhaust in Ha Noi. Photo Truong Mire HCM CITY — Individuals Viet Nam have rising concerns concerning the results of the atmosphere on their own health insurance and wellness, market research launched lately by researching the market firm Cimigo finds.Pollution has citizens in Ha Noi and HCM City particularly worried."70-five percent of individuals interviewed describe their physical atmosphere his or her

Lao premier receives visit from scientific delegation

VIENTIANE — Lao Pm Thongsin Thammavong received a delegation in the Viet Nam Academy of Science, brought by its leader Chau Van Minh, in Vientiane yesterday.In the reception, Minh reported to his host around the outcomes of talks using the Lao Academy of Science with other Lao ministries and industries.He stated the 2 sides acknowledged the key role of science while national construction and development and decided on the implementation of bilateral contracts.The academy leader confirmed he'd do his utmost