Hanoi changes bus routes to help decrease congestion

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ha Noi Transport Department started transferring 313 buses from the city's most crowded station, My Dinh, to other stations on Tuesday to reduce overloading.

Deputies propose to change National Anthem's lyrics

"The National Anthem has a glorious melody which goes to the heart of people but the lyrics read as ‘The path to glory is built by the bodies of our foes.’ It should be changed to suit the new development period," a congressman suggested.

Vietnam takes the lead in ASEAN for storm forecasts: Minister

According to the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, the quality of forecasting dangerous meteorological phenomena of Vietnam is equal to that of the Philippines and better than other countries in Southeast Asia.

Show reflects successes of Bangladesh women

VietNamNet Bridge – "Female artists in Bangladesh today are no longer confined to their homes. They enjoy an equal position with male colleagues," said Kanak Chanpa Chakma,

The urban children “caged” in “glass houses”

Instead of relaxing and playing to enjoy the summer holiday, the children in urban areas have to stay indoors all day, go together with the parents to the office or go to the countryside to stay with grandparents.

Vietnam is one of the key dog meat markets in Southeast Asia

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Asia Canine Protection Alliance (ACPA) is calling for an end to dog meat trade in some Southeast Asian countries, including Vietnam.

Suspected of being Chinese produce, Vietnamese fruits unsalable

Being watchful over Chinese toxic goods, Vietnamese consumers have turned their back to many kinds of farm produce. As a result, real Vietnamese farm produce have been unsalable.

GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 6/6

 PM leaves for World Economic Forum on East Asia; Canadian Deputy FM stresses growing ties with VN; Vietnamese leaders condole over deadly fire in China

Strategic trust in VN-China defence ties needed

 VietNamNet Bridge – Building strategic trust in defence ties between Vietnam and China will help nurture strategic trust between their parties, states, and people, Deputy Defence Minister Nguyen Chi Vinh has said.

J-League to screen on cable TV

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Japanese football tournament, J-League, will be broadcast live on Viet Nam Cable Television (VTVcab) from the beginning of July.

Over 3,000 people died from traffic accidents in four months: Minister

According to Minister of Transportation Dinh La Thang, in the first four months of 2013, traffic accidents claimed the lives of 3,364 people, an increase of 0.35 percent over the same period of last year.

High technology lends a hand to money laundring crimes

The Internet has been exploited by crimes to wash dirty money. The Vietnamese police have discovered and taken investigations against the behaviors. However, the current legal loopholes make it difficult to charge the money laundry on the crimes.

Chess grandmaster drops in world rankings

 VietNamNet Bridge – Top Vietnamese chess player Le Quang Liem, with 2712 Elo points, slid down one notch to 30th position in the latest FIDE world rankings released for June.

Vietnam issues CO2 emission credits

VietNamNet Bridge – For the first time, Vietnam has issued 510,952 emission credits for the project on the Vietnam livestock biogas program.

Tourism is a key economic sector of the Red River Delta: Government

The Prime Minister has approved a master plan for socio-economic development of the Red River Delta to 2020, including 11 provinces and centrally-run cities such as Hanoi, Hai Phong, Quang Ninh, Ninh Binh, Nam Dinh ...

North–South guitar exchange to introduce guitar talents

 VietNamNet Bridge – The 10th North - South Guitar Exchange is the show of the two talented guitarists from Hanoi and HCM City – Tuan Khang and Kim Chung.

Land-use rights processing to be sped up: Minister

VietNamNet Bridge – Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Nguyen Minh Quang has instructed localities to keep land-use fees as low possible and speed up the processing of land-use rights certificate.

Foreign investors acquire home appliance distribution centers

Home appliance centers have become the “deadly ground” of many investors. However, domestic investors still have poured money into the sector, while foreigners have spent big money to acquire unprofitable chains.

Petrol stations deemed to be unsafe following Ha Noi blaze

 VietNamNet Bridge – Many petrol stations in Ha Noi are said to be violating safety regulations and more than 500 will be checked for fire-prevention measures.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 6/6

 Crackdown on fertiliser traders; Investors shift focus to high-dividend stocks; Steelmakers call for action on anti-dumping; European firms gain confidence in market; Ministry tables mineral tax hike

Vietnam in the Asia Pacific Mathematics Olympiad top 10

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese students have been listed among the Asia Pacific Mathematics Olympiad for Primary Schools’ (APMOPS) top ten, held recently in Singapore.

Cash-strapped ethanol plant looks for help

 VietNamNet Bridge – Cash-strapped ethanol producer Dong Xanh is seeking potential partners to revive the facility’s operations.

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 5/6

 Hanoi hosts seminar on LBGT in Vietnam; Fewer buses for My Dinh Station; Vietnam, France strengthen scientific cooperation; Fugitives caught in Son La Province

Coping with climate change

 VietNamNet Bridge – Regional co-operation is needed to cope with climate change in Southeast Asia, speakers said yesterday, June 4, at a symposium held in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta city of Can Tho.

Football friendly: Vietnam 2-2 Kashima Antlers

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s under-23 team shared the spoils with Japan’s Kashima Antlers in Hanoi’s My Dinh Stadium on June 4, with their friendly match ending 2-2.