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Health ministry sets limit to melamine in food

Melamine tests are conducted at a Hanoi-based laboratory. The Ministry of Health will appoint three agencies to act as arbitrators in case of controversial melamine test results. The maximum allowable amount of “unavoidable contamination” of industrial chemical melamine in food for human consumption will be 2.5 milligrams... Read more

PM sets coal target for northern province

Quang Ninh Province’s coal industry will be a key driver of the province’s economy during the global economic crisis, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung said at the weekend. During a visit to the northern province on Saturday, Dung said the coal industry should sell 35-36 million tons of coal by 2009 and... Read more

Giant telephone sets national record

VietNamNet Bridge - A telephone 3.2m high, weighing 302kg, was recorded as a Vietnamese record this morning. VietNamNet Bridge - A mobile phone 3.2m high, weighing 302kg, was recorded as a Vietnamese record this morning. This giant hand phone, which looks like a Nokia, works like a normal one. It was produced by the Thanh Xuan Vocational Training Centre... Read more

Viettel sets up edu-network for HCM City

VietNamNet Bridge - The Army Telecom Corporation (Viettel) and the HCM City authorities on Monday started setting up Internet connection to schools in the city. VietNamNet Bridge - The Army Telecom Corporation (Viettel) and the HCM City authorities on Monday started setting up Internet connection to schools in the city. Viettel will provide broadband Internet... Read more

Bush sets tone for G-20 Summit

U.S. President W. Bush set tone for the upcoming Group-20 Summit Thursday in New York saying that the summit will focus on “understanding the causes of the global crisis and developing principles for reforming our financial and regulatory systems.” Group of Seven central bank governors pose for a group photo after their meeting at the Treasury Department... Read more

HCM City sets up medicine price control body

VietNamNet Bridge - HCM City authorities on Tuesday formed a working group to control pharmaceutical prices in the city. A drugstore in HCM City.VietNamNet Bridge - HCM City authorities on Tuesday formed a working group to control pharmaceutical prices in the city.The 18-member body is chaired by Chief Inspector of the HCM City Department of Health, Nguyen Minh... Read more

Kien Giang sets down criteria for authentic Phu Quoc fish sauce

VietNamNet Bridge – The People’s Committee of Kien Giang Province has issued new regulations to certify the quality and origin of the renowned Phu Quoc fish sauce in order to preserve and promote traditional products and avoid imitations. Fish sauce manufacturing in Phu Quoc is a traditional vocation that has sustained residents for more than 200... Read more

Health ministry sets tough new standards for driving

VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Health (MoH) has released a new set of health standards setting rules for vehicle users nationwide. All drivers would be weighed and measured when their licences expire in order to get a new one. (Photo: VNN)The Decree 33/2008 says that those who are under 1.45m tall and weighing under 40kg will no longer be allowed to... Read more

Cuban band Warapo sets pulses racing in HCM City

VietNamNet Bridge – A Latin fusion band highly popular in Cuba will have HCM City music lovers stepping it up as it takes the stage today at the historic Caravell Hotel. Warapo will perform at the hotel’s Saigon Saigon Bar. Latin lovers: Cuba band Warapo is set to rock HCM City with their particular style of Latin-fusion music.An eclectic mix of fusion,... Read more

Kien Giang sets up Phu Quoc’s infrastructure developer

VietNamNet Bridge – Kien Giang Province’s government has agreed in principle to the establishment of a company mandated to develop infrastructure facilities for the tourist island of Phu Quoc, said an official in charge of investment in the district off the southern province. From now to 2010, Phu Quoc will develop main roads and water and electricity... Read more

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