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EVN requested to hire foreign contractors to fix leaking dam

The National Verification Department for Construction Works asked the Electricity Group of Vietnam (EVN) to invite competent foreign contractors to deal with the leakage problem at Song Tranh 2 hydropower plant.

Preserved fruits added to China's food blacklist

Preserved fruits have become the latest addition to China's growing list of blacklisted foodstuffs after they were found to be processed in foul factories and contain excessive additives.

City centre car ban proposal raises concerns

VietNamNet Bridge – The Government Office has asked Ha Noi and HCM City authorities to study the feasibility of a proposal on banning private cars from inner cities for five hours each weekday.

Transport minister grilled by NA over traffic fees

National Assembly deputies on Tuesday challenged Minister of Transport Dinh La Thang on his plans to collect various types of fees, saying such plans should by no means be the measures of choice to address traffic woes.

Farmer wins lawsuit against Can Tho authorities

A farmer in Binh Thuy District in the Mekong delta city of Can Tho on April 23 won a lawsuit that favoured him against a decision made by the People’s Committee of Can Tho City.

Figurative Indian paintings go on show

VietNamNet Bridge – Twenty-eight figurative Indian paintings are on display at the Viet Nam Exhibition Centre for Culture and Arts in Ha Noi.

ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 26/4

Ancient Southeast Asian artifacts displayed in HCM City; Da Nang to host music gala; Website follows Vietnamese writers; Hair stylist to give live show; Jazz band offers free street performances; Electronic duo Jeans Team to debut in capital

Blue-ear virus disease may be spreading among pigs

VietNamNet Bridge – There's a high risk of blue-ear disease spreading further among pigs, and localities have been urged to stay alert.

Chinese acquiring Vietnamese businesses, quietly (Part 1)

VietNamNet Bridge – In 2011 alone, there were four big M&A deals in Vietnam committed by Chinese investors, worth 749 million dollars.

Vietnam concerned about dispute over Scarborough Sandbar

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam is deeply concerned about the recent dispute over the Scarborough Sandbar between the Philippines and China, said a spokesman for the Vietnamese Foreign Ministry on April 25.

Duan takes 11th stage in Nha Trang and holds green jersey

VietNamNet Bridge – Le Van Duan of Sai Gon Plant Protection won the eleventh stage of the HCM City Television Cycling Cup yesterday, April 25.

Bayern Munich qualify for Champions League final after penalty shoot-out

Bayern Munich qualified for the final of the Champions League Wednesday night after knocking out Real Madrid in a penalty shoot-out.

PM: Anti-corruption a key task

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has said all ministries, agencies and localities must consider corruption prevention and detection their central, regular and constant task.

Vietnam to host Asian Taekwondo champs

The 2012 Asian Taekwondo Championships will take place in Ho Chi Minh City from May 4 to 11.   

Vietnam treasures ties with Laos

VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnam-Laos relationship is an invaluable asset of the two nations which should be kept, upheld and passed to future generations.

Viet Nam to play Thailand in Asian futsal final

VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam will meet hosts Thailand in the final of the Southeast Asian Futsal Championship tomorrow, April 27, in Bangkok.

The student, who answered back to a teacher, faces heavy punishment

A student was found as not concentrating and talking on mobile phones with friends during the lesson hour. After the lecturer gave a warning to him, the learner quarreled with the lecturer.

‘Ricketsia’ virus identified as cause of bizarre skin disease

The Ministry of Health has so far identified the ‘Ricketsia’ virus as cause of the bizarre skin disease that has afflicted residents in the central province of Quang Ngai, said a health official on April 24.

Renewed iPhone 2G flooding in Vietnam

Several years ago, Vietnam witnessed the tendency of using renewed Black Berry products. And now it is witnessing the movement of hunting for renewed cheap iPhones.

Agricultural production seriously polluting rural areas

Scientists have warned that the production activities have also generated negative impacts on the environment and threatened the sustainable development.