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Traffic accidents caused by potholes raise public concern

 VietNamNet Bridge – A series of recent traffic accidents in central Vietnam have been blamed on potholes and road mismanagement recently, raising public concerns over traffic safety and the responsibility of agencies.

No new cases of H5N1 bird flu in humans reported since 2014

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam had reported no new human cases of avian influenza A/H5N1 and the country had successfully controlled outbreaks of the H5N1 strain over the past five years,

Food safety in doubt even with QR labels

 VietNamNet Bridge – It is not difficult to find meat, vegetables and fruits sold at supermarkets with quick response (QR) codes which help customers trace the origins and quality of their products.

HCM City appropriates controversial land plot

 VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City People’s Committee has decided to repossess a 5,000sq.m. plot of land on Le Duan Street in District 1 saying it was sold in violation of Land Law provisions.

HCM City hospital pilots motorcycle ambulance service

 VietNamNet Bridge – At noon on December 3, Sai Gon General Hospital in HCM City’s District 1 received a call for a motorcycle ambulance from a man in District 7. His wife needed emergency treatment.

Singing competition in search of new stars

 VietNamNet Bridge – Sao Mai (Morning Star) singing contest is calling for registrations from Vietnamese people and foreigners who are interested in singing, 

HCM City plans to have more parking areas

 VietNamNet Bridge – The People’s Committee of HCM City has directed the city Department of Planning and Architecture to give advice on new parking areas in the city.

President’s order on nine new laws announced

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Presidential Office held a press conference in Hanoi yesterday to announce the President’s order to promulgate nine laws which were adopted at the sixth session of the 14th National Assembly.

NA to consider adopting six bills at seventh session

 VietNamNet Bridge – The National Assembly will consider the adoption of six bills at its seventh session to be opened on May 20, 2019.

Vietnam, India seek ways to promote cultural communication

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Embassy of Vietnam in India held a conference on cultural communication between the two countries in New Delhi on December 10.

Vietnamese female director honoured at Singapore film festival

 VietNamNet Bridge – Director Pham Thu Hang has been honoured with the Best Director Award at the 29th Singapore International Film Festival for her documentary film “Mua Cat Vong” (The Future Cries Beneath Our Soil).

Drugs take hold in impoverished village

 VietNamNet Bridge – Dua Village is home to only 83 households, but nearly 30 residents have been sentenced to jail for drug trafficking, and more than 20 are registered drug addicts.

Breast Cancer Network founder promotes early detection

Nguyen Thuy Tien, 30, is co-founder and executive director of the Breast Cancer Network Vietnam, a pioneering organisation that supports breast cancer patients and promotes early detection of cancer through regular screening. 

Diseases can be rare but love shouldn’t be

 VietNamNet Bridge – When the eight-month-old daughter of Le Thi Mai Huong kept vomiting and crying, she brought her to hospital with the hope of getting a diagnosis and treatment.

Vietnam futsal to compete at Asia U20 event

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam won a berth in the final round of the Asian Football Confederation U20 Futsal Championship which will be held in Iran.

VN students to shine at ASEAN University Games

 VietNamNet Bridge – The 19th ASEAN University Games officially opened on December 10 in Naypyidaw, Myanmar.

Heavy rains cause serious flooding in central region

Heavy rains over the weekend caused serious flooding across the central region with one person reportedly missing in Quang Nam Province after being swept away.

Charity for a warmer and happier Christmas

The Family Medical Practice clinic (FMP), one of the first foreign owned and operated multidisciplinary medical providers in Vietnam since 1994, will bring support and charitable assistance to 40 disabled children, orphans 

Ex-SBV deputy governor gets probation

 The HCM City People’s Supreme Court yesterday handed down a three-year suspended sentence with five-year probation sentence, for Dang Thanh Binh, former deputy governor of the State Bank of Viet Nam,

Fishermen set themselves up in business on Phu Quoc Island

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Tan Vien, 64, prepares for his daily cuttlefish fishing expedition at 5pm.