Brazil produced their best performance of the World Cup so far to crush Chile 3-0 on Monday and set up a mouth-watering quarterfinal against Netherlands. Juan and Luis Fabiano scored before the break and Robinho added a third just before the hour in a superb all-round performance from the five-times world champions. Luis Fabiano’s strike was the pick of the goals, coming after a delightful interchange of passes involving fellow forwards Robinho and Kaka. For the first half-hour, the match was surprisingly even. Chile looked far from overawed and the best of Brazil’s few chances came from a curling Gilberto Silva effort from distance that Claudio Bravo turned round his left-hand post. Kaka, back from suspension after missing the goalless draw against Portugal, was booked for a foul on Arturo Vidal, and Brazil were largely frustrated by a disciplined Chile defense. But after 34 minutes, Brazil broke the deadlock from a set-piece. Maicon sent over a corner from the right and fullback Juan rose at the back post to plant an unstoppable header high into Bravo’s goal. Four minutes later Luis Fabiano added the second, and this time it was vintage Brazil. Robinho cut in from the left flank and fed Kaka, whose delicate pass split Chile’s two central defenders to put Luis Fabiano in on goal. He rounded the keeper and stroked the ball home for his third goal of the tournament. Chile coach Marcelo Bielsa threw caution to the wind, substituting centre back Pablo Contreras at halftime and replacing him with attacking midfielder Rodrigo Tello, but it made little difference. After 59 minutes Ramires surged through the heart of the Chilean midfield and laid a short ball to Robinho, who curled a right-foot shot past Bravo to make it 3-0. Brazil will face Netherlands, 2-1 winners over Slovakia earlier in Durban, on Friday for a place in the last four. Source:REUTERS
Brazil crush Chile 3-0 to reach last eight
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Maritime Bank to fund Binh Duong high-tech park
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The Hanoi-based Maritime Commercial Bank has agreed to lend US$25 million to Ascendas - Protrade Co Ltd to develop a $150 million technology park in Binh Duong Province. The 500-hectare Singapore Ascendas-Protrade Tech Park in Ben Cat District, a 7:3 joint venture between the Singapore-based Ascendas and Binh Duong Province-based Protrade Corp, will house clean industries like precision engineering, electronics, health care and pharmaceuticals, and logistics when complete. The park, work on which began three years ago, is expected to be operational this year. Ascendas, which also has a presence in China, India, and the Republic of Korea, has a minor stake in the Viet Nam-Singapore Industrial Park in Binh Duong. Protrade operates in areas like wood processing, rubber plantations, health care, and real estate. Source:tuoitre
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Power of family and commonality love
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Ms. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Hanh, a propagandist of the anti-HIV/AIDS struggle of the Woman’s Union of Co Giang Ward in District 1, HCMC, who was a harlot 16 years ago, has been successful in overcoming many difficulties and bad situations in order to make a better life for herself. She took the wrong path for several years, until being arrested and ending up in prison. After being released prison, Hanh thought that her life was at an impasse with nowhere to go. But her mother gave her a hand raising her daughter. Members of the Woman’s Union of Co Giang Ward visited Hanh regularly and took her to social works, making an incessant effort to help her overcome the complexes and stigmas associated with prostitution, allowing her to fall in line with the community. “I rebuild my life and my future day by day. Living is still very difficult but I am so joyful to make my mother happy,” Hanh said. She provides free condoms and propagandizes for harlots and people effective methods to lessen the rates sexual transmitted diseases and drug use in parks 23/9 (September 23rd), Le Van Tam, Tao Dan and Le Duan, Nguyen Thi Minh Khai streets, Thi Nghe Bridge and Tu Du Maternity Hospital. She also takes prostitutes to preventive medicine centers for tests. Hanh cannot remember how many women that she has helped out of life on the street. Hanh has transferred her enthusiasm for social work to her daughter and son-in-law. The mother and married couple work in District 1’s Preventive Medicine Centers. Hanh now lives with her son, 10, and paralyzed old mother in District 2. Although her living conditions are difficult, she always feels happy and optimistic. “The work helps me recognize the truth of a significant and strong life. I am proud of telling my contributions to my little son. Love of my mother and sisters of the Woman’s Union of Co Giang Ward made revived me,” Hanh said. Source:saigon-gpdailyMs. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Hanh (L) propagandizes for people effective methods to lessen the rates sexual transmitted diseases and drug use. (Photo : Sggp)
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Vietnam’s Agribank opens Cambodia branch
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The Bank of Agriculture and Rural Development of Vietnam (Agribank) opened its first branch in Cambodia on June 28. Addressing the inauguration ceremony of the Agribank-Cambodia branch, Chairman of Agribank’s Management Board Nguyen The Binh emphasized the role and responsibility of Vietnam’s big financial institution in promoting trade with neighboring Cambodia which is considered a rich potential market. Agribank opened its representative office in Phnom Penh since 2005 and has signed cooperation agreements with many Cambodian partners and supplied the border trade payment service. The bank pledged to provide a modern banking service and payment system for 14 million Cambodian people and facilitated Vietnamese businesses and investors’ activities in the country, Binh said. For her part, Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Men Sam On emphasized that the opening of Agribank’s branch in Cambodia has proved the further development of the two countries’ economic and trade ties and reflected Cambodia’s sound policy on foreign investment attraction and foreign investors’ increasing confidence in the country’s investment environment. Also on the occasion, Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam Nguyen Van Giau presented 100,000 USD donated by Agribank to Deputy PM Men Sam On to support the country’s social activities. Established in 1988, Agribank has a total asset of almost 26 billion USD and more than 2,300 branches and Internet transaction offices. It has established relationship with more than 1,000 foreign banks in 96 countries and territories.(Files) Agribank staff at a transaction office in Vietnam
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Stomach problems linked to unhealthy, modern lifestyles: doctor
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A health seminar on stomach conditions opened in Ho Chi Minh City on June 24, with doctors extolling the virtues of healthy eating and living, and arguing that unhealthy emotional and mental habits were to blame for many of our gastrointestinal ailments. The seminar marked the half-way milestone of a comprehensive publicity campaign launched by United Pharma Vietnam’s Kremil-S, a brand of peptic ulcer medicine, spread awareness about stomach health among the public and pharmacists in order to help them recognize early symptoms of stomach diseases and know what should be done to prevent and treat the illnesses. ‘Stomach Conditions Associated with Today’s Lifestyles’ was jointly held by United Pharma Vietnam (UPI) and Ho Chi Minh City University Medical Center (UMC) at Kim Do Hotel in District 1. Doctors from UMC have been providing expert consultancy to the project, which has launched severa mutli-media programs, including the ‘Your Doctor’ radio talk show (aired on Binh Duong Radio every Tuesday and Saturday at 2pm) and a series of syndicated ‘Health Guru’ articles in newspapers. Dr. Bui Huu Hoang, Ph.D, Head of UMC’s Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, spoke at the seminar to sheds some light on key aspects of stomach problems known to be linked to modern unhealthy lifestyles. He also analyzed the potential risks and complications involved and discussed preventive measures and treatments. Dr. Hoang said some 50% of over-50-year-old ulcer patients in developed countries are infected with Helicobater pylori bacteria (HP). The global contraction rate rises by 10% a year. HP is the cause of up to 80% of confirmed ulcer cases in developed world while the figure among Vietnamese adults has reached over 70%, said Dr. Hoang. “One of the key targeted groups of the project is pharmacist audience as these people work closely with patients and are supposed to give out a great deal of advice on OTC medication. So once they are well outfitted with important knowledge, they will be able to help their customers reduce contraction risks and stay fit in peptic terms” said Ms. Thieu Thi Vy Vy, UPI’s Marketing Head of Illness Channel. The doctor listed a number of factors that contribut to stomach problems: stress, eating disorders, smoking, alcoholic consumption. But Hoang also said stomach problems had to do with our mental and emotional health as well. He said the best way to keep stomach issues at bay was to lead an optimistic life, full of small but healthy everyday practices. He also said concerned people should stay away from unclean eateries. One of the main causes of peptic ulcers is hyperadicity, in which the stomach contains an abnormally high amount of acids, resulting in mucosal damage and ulcerations, said Dr. Hoang. Unhealthy lifestyles and conditions such as obesity, smoking, diets containing too much spicy, oily, or sour food, the abuse of alcoholic drinks and coffee, are often responsible for this, according to the doctor.. To learn more about stomach afflictions, send an emais to chuyengiadaday@yahoo.com or call the toll-free hotline - 1900 57 15 18 (extension 5). Experts on the line can give advice as to how to prevent and treat many stomach ailments. Source:saigon-gpdailyMany people participate in the seminar about unhealthy emotional and mental habits are blame for gastro-intestinal ailments on June 24
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Cooling off in a cave to avoid heat
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Locals living around the area of Cam Thuy Stream in Thanh Hoa Province find a cavern a great place to take a siesta as the hot weather continues to hit the area.
Unlike city people, farmers in Cam Thuy cannot afford the luxury of spending a day in a hotel or retreating to a recreation resort so to escape the prolonged heat over the past few weeks, they go to a cave. The shortage of electricity that they had to suffer has only made the heat worse. However, living close to mother nature has proved to have a certain advantage for the locals here.
Everyday, after lunch, dozens of people come to one of the caves located in the area to rest, take a nap and let the children play. They bring in with them sleeping mats, canvases, hammocks and even blankets. Pham Van Chat, a local who enjoys the cave shared, "The weather has been too hot, and with no electricity to run the fans, I couldn't stand it at home. Now, everyday, I come to the cave after lunch to sleep for a while. It's incredibly nice and cool in here."
Despite the fact that outside the cave, the temperature rises up to 400C, it is so cool inside the cave that many people have to cover themselves with a thin blanket.
Following each other inside the cave for a nap.
Brought inside the cave, a bench can be turned into a bed.
Sleeping in all kinds of positions.
People cover themselves with a thin blanket inside the cave, despite the 400C temperature outside.
Not only adults, but children also come here to sleep,
...rest and play.
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Tourists enjoy purity, pristine beauty of Quan Lan Beach
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The pristine beauty of Quan Lan Beach has yet to be spoiled and is a mecca for tourists. The deep blue waters, strong waves and white sandy beaches span over several kilometres. Wild, green pines flank the beach, which adds charm to the pristine location.
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| Rockin': The beautiful landscape of Bai Tu Long Bay as seen from Quan Lan Island. — File Photos |
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| All to yourself: Tourists are able to enjoy a pristine atmosphere that has yet to be overdeveloped at Quan Lan Beach. |
The beach is on Quan Lan in Bai Tu Long Bay, which is 55km away from Ha Long City.
Stilted guest houses hide under the lush foliage of casuarinas. A brick-paved road leads tourists from their bungalows to Quan Lan Beach.
Among the network of inhabited islands, the beautiful isle of Quan Lan still remains largely unexplored. The undeveloped island and its gorgeous white sand beaches have been tagged by major investments that are aiming to expand its shaky tourist infrastructure.
The sand on Quan Lan Beach is stranger than the sand on other beaches I have visited. It's white, tiny, pure and smooth. The transparent water allows my eyes to gaze at the bottom of the sea where I can watch fish swim around colourful coral.
Visitors can stay in bungalows on the beach or with locals in a quiet village. In the future, tourists are bound to discover the gorgeous shores of this island paradise, and its unsullied beaches are likely not to stay isolated for too much longer.
Since the 11th century, Quan Lan had been a centre along the commercial route. In the 12th century, Quan Lan was the first trading port of Viet Nam built under Ly dynasty.
In 1149, King Ly Anh Tong took this place to set up Van Don town and Van Don trading port in order to speed up commercial relationships between Viet Nam and South East Asian countries. Relics of former trading port have been discovered with traces of ancient architecture, well, and grazed terra-cotta of meters thick to prove that this place used to be a crowded urban.
During the fifth and sixth lunar months, the area annually celebrates religious ceremonies to remember the area's former king, and residents also hold boat rowing festivals.
In 1288, the beach was also the site of the well-known defeat of invading Mongol troops, who were destroyed by General Tran Khanh Du's army. Tourists in Quan Lan can visit a temple dedicated to the General, where they can learn about the history of the region and the achievements of the commander. The temple's roof is hidden under pine canopies. Approximately 100 steps lead to the temple's entrance that is halfway up a mountain.
Because Quan Lan is a strategically important seaport, the French built a lighthouse on its shores in the 19th century in order to protect the beach and to signal to passing merchant ships.
For tourists resting on the beach in evening, the illuminations from the lighthouse look like a twinkling star.
The dearth of post-midnight electricity makes night life a wee bit difficult to sustain in this town. During the evening hours, locals and a few tourists stroll along the village's main street, where sugarcane juice vendors and a few cafes stay open. The only sounds that dare to disturb the island are the melodic vibrations of karaoke bursting from living rooms and local cafes.
Sa sung (kind of sea worm) is a speciality of the region. It's used in cooking soup, which helps provide a wonderful taste and adds nutritional sustenance to dishes. Fishing for sa sung with the locals is a popular activity for tourists.
"While men in the village go fishing in the sea, we catch sa sung and sell them to tourists and businesses on the main land as our secondary job," says a local woman.
There are no five-star hotels at Quan Lan Beach, but tourists are able to enjoy a pristine atmosphere that has yet to be overdeveloped.
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