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HCM City and Hanoi continue to study change of working hours

VietNamNet Bridge – The Government has asked the two largest cities in Vietnam to continue studies on the change of working and school hours to reduce traffic congestion, without affect local people’s daily life.

Minimized Hanoi in 3D space

VietNamNet Bridge - Artist Vu Kim Thu has opened her new exhibition titled “Space Minimization” in the lobby of the French Cultural Center, 24 Trang Tien, Hanoi.

Test shows 70% of helmets sold in Hanoi are substandard

 VietNamNet Bridge – Around 70% of helmets being sold in Hanoi do not meet safety standards, said the Market Surveillance Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Ha Noi's very first leaf painting exhibition to open

An art exhibition featuring paintings created from natural leaves will open to public in Ha Noi on March 7.  Titled Dance of Leaves, the exhibition showcases 20 unique artworks by artist Le Dac Trung.

Japanese dolls in capital display

A “Japanese Traditional Dolls” exhibition will be held in Hanoi this month aiming to mark the Japan-Vietnam Friendship Year and International Women’s Day in style.

Struggling to eat safely to avoid the “death”

While many people have unhygienic, anti-science and insatiable eating habits, some others try to maintain the clean, scientific eating habits and are struggling to find ways to eat foods that contain no chemicals.

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 1/3

Ha Noi hopes to improve street lighting system; HCM City's public transport system set for expansion; Labelling, trademarks key to ensuring safe poultry; Workers' difficulties need attention

Capital city's eccentricities charm French photographer

 VietNamNet Bridge – There’s always a smile on Lolo Zazar’s face. He loves being happy and seeing smiles on other people’s faces.

Consumers speak out on milk scandal

 VietNamNet Bridge – When the Danlait milk scandal was broken by weary mothers, it barely came as a surprise.

Committee on constitutional amendments meets in Ha Noi

 VietNamNet Bridge – Headed by National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung, the committee on drafting amendments to the 1992 Constitution held a meeting with key Ha Noi leaders yesterday.

EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 1-15 (daily updated)

 Updated information about cultural events in big cities of Vietnam.

SOIL & “PIMP” SESSIONS to jazz up Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Japan Foundation and CAMA Vietnam will host a jazz concert by SOIL & “PIMP” SESSIONS at the Van Ho Exhibition Center in Hanoi on March 2.

Finding the hometown

 This is a new land. Here sameness takes me home. Here smiles crease faces; there I walk along the alleys meeting familiar sights. I feel cosily warm, even in the middle of Hanoi humidity.

Aboriginal dancers to perform

 VietNamNet Bridge – Leading Australian indigenous dance theatre group Bangarra will bring their spiritual performance to the Hanoi Opera House on March 2.

Being touched by visitors, ancient doctoral steles worn out

"Being touched by hands with sweat for many consecutive years, many doctoral steles in the Temple of Literature are worn out. For example, a stele that was made in 1452 now has no words left," says Dr. Nguyen Minh Tuong, Institute of History.

Hanoi’s young men join the army

VietNamNet Bridge – On the morning of February 25, hundreds of young men in Hanoi said goodbye to their friends and relatives to join the army.

Hanoi’s legendary turtle may be national treasure

VietNamNet Bridge - Associate Professor Ha Dinh Duc has proposed the Hanoi authorities to ask for the government’s recognition of the Hoan Kiem Lake turtle as the national treasure.

Doctoral laureate steles to be recognized by UNESCO

Eighty-two doctoral laureate steles under the early Le, Mac and late Le dynasties (1442-1779) in Hanoi’s Van Mieu will get UNESCO’s Global Memory of the World Programme’s certificate.

Japan foundation hosts mime performances

 VietNamNet Bridge – Japanese mime actor Iimuro Naoki will embark on a tour of Viet Nam in March.

Unbelievable robberies of iPad, iPhone

In a short time, several bold robberies of iPad and iPhone happened in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, making people worried. Some robbers equipped themselves with weapons and committed to kill victims.