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Artificial trans fat, which has been linked to an increased risk of coronary heart disease, will be banned in food supply by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Young actress banned from performing for pole dance
Model and actress Angela Phuong Trinh has been temporarily suspended from performing because she pole danced scantily clad.
Hydrofoils to be banned from September because of accidents
VietNamNet Bridge - After several accidents and incidents related to
hydrofoils in Vietnam, the Ministry of Transport (MOT) will stop the
operation of a hydrofoils with one motor from September 1.
Four Southeast Asian countries may halt dog imports in five years
The four Southeast Asian countries – Laos,
Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia – are considering issuing a 5-year ban on
the transport of dogs for commercial purposes from one country to
another in order to prevent the spread of rabies.
“Online celebrity” banned from nationwide performance
VietNamNet Bridge - On Wednesday the Performing Arts Agency asked the
Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of 63 provinces and cities to
not grant performing licenses to an “online star” known as “Ba Tung”, even at bars.
Ban of filming traffic policemen makes controversy
VietNamNet Bridge - Traffic police will "resolutely clarify" anyone
who films and takes photos of traffic policemen on duty. If the
cameramen are journalists, the police will notify the news agency.
HCM City proposes to ban Shisha
VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City authorities said that Shisha smoking is
many times more harmful than tobacco and it is the cause of serious
diseases while the supply of Shisha is expanding.
Banned movie “Chinatown” launched to the Internet
VietNamNet Bridge - The unfinished version of “Bui Doi Cho Lon” or
“Chinatown”, the movie which was banned from screening in Vietnam,
quickly spread on the Internet on July 5.
Government to consider proposal for non-explosion firecrackers
The Chief of the Government Office said the government will consider the proposal for the use of
entertainment firecrackers in Vietnam. However, the amendment of the
relevant legal documents to pave the way for it not only depends on the
Government.
New smoking law defined
A new law on tobacco harm-reduction that bans
smoking in public places such as schools, hospitals and workplaces took
effect on May 1. But it immediately has been violated publicly.
The use of Pham Duy’s songs in VN still normal
Being empowered to manage the musical heritage of
late composer Pham Duy, his son – Duy Cuong – has confirmed that the
family creates all conditions for Pham Duy’s music to come to the
public.
Six overseas artists forbidden to perform in Vietnam
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism
has instructed to not licence six overseas Vietnamese singers
who participated in the latest DVD produced by the US-based Asia Music
Center to perform in Vietnam.
State cars still flood festivals despite a ban
On February 19, a lot of state cars of many northern
provinces flocked to the
Yen Tu Festival in Quang Ninh. Earlier, Hanoi stated to strictly punish
officials who use pubic cars to go to new-year festivals.
Many overseas Vietnamese artists may be banned from local stage
VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City Department of Culture, Sports and
Tourism is considering the violation against Vietnamese law of the
artists who participated in the music DVD produced by the US-based Asia
Music Center.
Import ban for innards still divides
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has proposed the
Government lift its ban on importing most frozen animal organs as a move
to realize commitments Viet Nam has made in international agreements.
Artists may be banned from stage for scanty dress
For the first time, the sanction of banning artists
from performances has been included in the draft decree on sanctioning
of administrative violations in cultural activities, physical education,
sports and tourism.
