Tra Vinh official arrested for bribery

VietNamNet Bridge – Police in the southern province of Tra Vinh have arrested chief inspector of the provincial agriculture and rural development department for allegedly accepting bribes from two local fertiliser production companies.

Da Nang police swoop on gambling ring

Police officers in central Da Nang City's Thanh Khe District broke up a sophisticated illegal gambling ring, with authorities detaining 30 gamblers and seizing 14 gambling machines, 900 coins, 13 motorbikes, 16 mobile phones and cash

Citizens submit opinions on amended constitution

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Justice reported on Friday that opinions and feedback on draft amendments to the 1992 Constitution had been collected from 18 million people across 63 provinces and cities.

Death toll from tornado hitting U.S. Oklahoma city rises to 37

 At least 37 people were killed and many others were wounded when a storm with a massive tornado struck an area outside the U.S. city of Oklahoma on Monday afternoon, officials said.

The service for the “associations of learn-shy students”

It’s easier nowadays to find the people who provide the service of learning and attending exams for others. The service providers, service fees and contact addresses can be found on many websites.

Pine forests disappear, Da Lat gets ragged

VietNamNet Bridge – The pine forests in both the inner city and suburbs of the famous tourism land of Da Lat have been killed because people need land areas for their houses.

UN congratulates gay rights progress in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam has made great progress in recent months towards eliminating stigma and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, the United Nations has said.

State’s “super-corporation” also bears competition pressure

If another state’s capital management company which would compete with the existing State Capital Investment Corporation (SCIC) is set up as suggested, SCIC would no longer obtain advantage.

Co Thach seven-color stone bank

 VietNamNet Bridge – Visiting Bình Thuan province, you should visit Co Thach tourist area, which is famous for the Hang temple, wild nature and the seven-color stone bank.

ADSL services less attractive amid new technologies

Big ADSL service providers, namely VNPT, Viettel and FPT have offered big preferences to new subscribers registering services in May 2013.

Gay marriage vote poses problems for UK's Cameron

 British Prime Minister David Cameron faces further dissent from within the ranks of his Conservative Party as a bill to legalise gay marriage returns to Parliament Monday.

VN's gold policy aims at market or price stabilization?

VietNamNet Bridge - The central bank’s inconsistent statements about the goals of the gold market management policy have made people feel dizzy.

Starbucks revenues in Vietnam exceed target

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Starbucks Corporation, one of the world’s leading coffee brands, has claimed initial success in Vietnam.

Vietnam to produce anti-H1N1 vaccine in late 2014

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Institute for Vaccines and Medical Biologicals under the Health Ministry is stepping up preparations for production of a vaccine against H1N1 flu virus in late 2014 or early 2015.

Cleaning up the capital city

VietNamNet Bridge – The capital city plans to construct 39 waste treatment plants for urban areas with an expected capacity of 1.8 million cubic metres per day by 2030, stretching to nearly 2.5 million cubic metres per day by 2050.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 21/5

 Interest rates unlikely to drop further; Coffee growers receive preferential credit loans; Thirty-nine projects lose licences; Central coast eyes huge tourist wave

Sai Gon coach banned for abusing match official

 VietNamNet Bridge – Coach Tran Tien Dai of Xuan Thanh Sai Gon (XTSG) was banned four matches and fined VND10 millions (US$480) because of bad behaviour.

Saigon Heat disqualified from 2013 ABL Champs

 VietNamNet Bridge – Despite beating Malaysia Dragons 89-78, Vietnam’s Saigon Heat basketball team was disqualified from the ASEAN Basketball League Championship in Ho Chi Minh City on May 19.

Dearth of society investment hurts economy

 VietNamNet Bridge – The consequences of sharply declining investment within society have come into sharp focus.

Vietnamese model on the cover of Canadian fashion magazine

VietNamNet Bridge – Tuyet Lan – the runner-up of the Vietnam's Next Top Model - is the first Asian face on the cover of Pulp - the famous fashion magazine in Canada.

Overseas conductor Phi performs in charity show

 VietNamNet Bridge – Conductor Le Phi Phi will perform in two concerts to raise fund for the Light Your Hope Scholarship Foundation, starting tonight, May 20, at the HCM City Opera House.

Brilliance saves point for Long An

 VietNamNet Bridge – Franco Cleiton scored one and set up another to salvage a point for Dong Tam Long An after trailing 2-0 in the V-League yesterday, May 19.

Three Vietnamese listed in top 30 Asian record holders

 VietNamNet Bridge – Three Vietnamese people have been named in the list of 30 top record holders in Asia in 2013, according to the Vietnam Record Organisation.

Vietnam wins regional rowing champs

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam came out a triumphant first at the Southeast Asian Rowing Championships which wrapped up on Sunday in Malaysia.

Le Quang Liem seeded No. 1 at Asian Champs

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s top chess player Le Quang Liem has won two first victories at the Asian Chess Championships being held in the Philippines.