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SOCIETY IN BRIEF 7/5

Doctor re-attaches man's severed hand; Vietnam Airlines plane experiences tire puncture while landing; Fire destroys ink making factory; Schoolgirl wildly beats policeman

RoK-Vietnam Ministerial Meeting on Environment opens in Hanoi

Vietnam’s environmental protection strategy aims to promote international cooperation to complete the legal system, improve environmental management skills, apply technology and create financial resources for environmental protection.

Vietnamese celebrate Buddha’s birthday (photo)

VietNamNet Bridge - The Vietnam Buddhist Sangha held a grand ceremony at the Quan Su Pagoda in Hanoi on May 5 to celebrate Lord Buddha’s 2556th birthday. Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan attended the event.

Filipino plan may put pressure on Vietnam’s tra fish industry

The Philippines are applying all necessary measures to develop its catfish industry. This means that the country would reduce the tra fish imports from Vietnam and fewer opportunities for Vietnam’s tra fish products.

Delta faces dire climate impacts

VietNamNet Bridge –The Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta needs to take prompt and drastic measures to deal with the steadily worsening problem of landslides and erosion, experts warn.

Central hydro-power projects to be inspected

VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment this year will conduct inspections on hydro-power projects in 22 provinces and cities in the central region of the country.

HAGL lose, Ha Noi coach quits

VietNamNet Bridge – Former champions Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) suffered a humiliating defeat of 0-3 to Sai Gon FC in the V-League's 16th round yesterday on their home turf in Pleiku City.

Vietnamese students win haul of medals at Asian Physics Olympiad

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese students won eight medals at the 13th Asian Physics Olympiad in India last week, an event that drew the participation of pupils from 21 countries.

GM food worm its way penetrating Vietnamese market

Vietnamese state management agencies have admitted that genetically modified products have been present in Vietnam for a long time. Especially, they have been available everywhere in the market, competing with normal censored products.

Top seed Liem loses opening Asian Chess match

VietNamNet Bridge – Seed No 1 Le Quang Liem lost in the opening match of the Asian Continental Chess Championship in HCM City on Saturday.

Policy-makers should pay attention to gender: experts

VietNamNet Bridge – Policies in Viet Nam should ensure women equal access to benefits, said experts at a workshop on gender and social protection held on Friday in Ha Noi.

GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 7/5

President visits Quang Ninh province miners; Party General Secretary continues voter-meeting round; Buddha's birthday celebrated in VN

National Assembly deputy wants to resign

VietNamNet Bridge – Deputy Dang Thi Hoang Yen expressed her “tiredness” in a resignation to the National Assembly Standing Committee on May 4. However, the Committee turned down the resignation the next day.

"Giving a kiss of life" would not be enough to rescue businesses

Responding to the information about the 25 trillion dong bail package initiated by the Ministry of Finance (MOF), economists and businesses say it is not enough to rescue and that the support would not reach out to the neediest subjects.

Lawmakers look to assist veterans

VietNamNet Bridge – National Assembly Standing Committee members have reached agreement on how to provide for persons who have made significant contributions to the revolution.

Primary school organizes strange exams

The second semester exams in sciences, history and geography of the students of the Luong The Vinh Primary School was organized on May 3 and 4 in the… school yard--the thing which was never seen before.

Cam Mountain

Cam Mountain is considered a beautiful silk brocade. It is the highest and most grandiose mountain in the That Son area in An Giang Province. The landscape in this area charms like a painting that fascinates every visitor.

Viet Nam rank second in Taekwondo Championships

VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam earned two gold medals in the ongoing Asian Taekwondo Championships to take a second-place ranking yesterday, May 6, in HCM City.

Hanoi’s billionaires spend money on seaside villas

Billionaires seem to be unhurt by the economic difficulties. They still can spend millions of dollars to buy sea-view villas at the resorts.

European leaders congratulate Hollande over French election victory

European leaders scrambled to congratulate Francois Hollande following the French socialist party leader's victory in the country's presidential runoff on Sunday.