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Proposal to fill up large lake holds no water

 VietNamNet Bridge – For the last two days, an unusual phrase has become a buzzword in the capital city: “Filling Thanh Cong Lake.”

United Airlines faces mounting pressure over hospitalized passenger

 United Airlines and its chief executive faced mounting pressure on Tuesday from a worldwide backlash over its treatment of a passenger who was dragged from his seat on a plane on Sunday

Toyota robot to keep elderly mobile, one step at a time

Toyota Motor Corp said it will commercialize rehabilitation robots later this year when it makes its robotic walk assist system available for rent, joining Honda Motor Co in marketing mobility devices for Japan's ageing population.

The ruins of ancient Hoa Phong Tower on the shore of Hoan Kiem Lake

 VietNamNet Bridge - The Hoa Phong tower is located on Dinh Tien Hoang Street, Hoan Kiem district in front of the Central Post Office, on the shore of Hoan Kiem Lake. 

Social News 12/4

 HCM City, Japan’s Aichi prefecture boost cooperation, Lung blood clots can be lethal, but awareness is low, Training course in Germany open for Vietnamese nurses, Lao students in Thai Nguyen celebrate traditional festival

Sluggish Q1 puts 2017 growth target beyond reach: report

 With first quarter growth in 2017 the lowest in the last three years at 5.1 per cent, the targeted GDP growth of 6.7 per cent this year will be a tough task, a new report says.

Deputy Health Minister pioneers new infertility treatment

A new surgical technique developed by renowned obstetric surgeon Nguyen Viet Tien, also Deputy Health Minister, could replace the IVF (in-vitro fertilization) method for thousands of infertile women.

Methanol poisoning up in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – The number of methanol poisoning cases has surged over the past three months compared with previous years, 

Army secure top ranking at shooting cup

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Army team won the National Shooting Cup yesterday in Ha Noi, having secured 18 gold medals.

Bestselling writer of children’s books releases new collection

 VietNamNet Bridge – Young female writer Duong Thuy’s book collection for children debuted in HCM City on Sunday before 100 young readers and their parents.   

HCM City plans to open more book streets

 To meet the high demand of readers, the HCMC Department of Information and Communications is planning to open more book streets, with each able to cater to citizens of two or three districts.

ADB urges Vietnam to cut budget deficit

Vietnam will have to reduce its budget deficit in an “ambitious” way to stabilize the economy, says the Asia Development Outlook report released in Hanoi on April 10 by the Asian Development Bank.

Saigon Philharmonic Orchestra concert set for April 13

The Saigon Philharmonic Orchestra will stage a concert on April 13 at the HCMC Conservatory of Music in HCMC’s District 1. 

The pioneer of Vietnam’s vaccine production

At the age of 88, twice a week on his wheelchair, Prof. Dr. Hoang Thuy Nguyen still goes to work at the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology (NIHE). 

Total Chinese FDI exceeds $11bn

 China had 1,616 active foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in Vietnam with total capital of $11.19 billion as at March 20, according to the Foreign Investment Agency (FIA) at the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

HSBC: Low Q1 growth no cause for concern

 In its latest report on Vietnam economic outlook, HSBC believes the low GDP growth during the first quarter of this year is only a minor setback and that the manufacturing sector has the potential to lift growth in the coming quarters.

American brightens up Hanoi alleyway

 Scott Matt from the US has been repainting an alleyway in the Old Quarter of Hanoi and hopes he can paint all alleyways in the city.

Man on United Airlines flight identified as Vietnamese-American doctor with troubled past: Reports

 The man who was dragged off an United Airlines flight has been identified by various media as 69-year-old Vietnamese-American grandfather, Dr David Dao.

Beautiful underwater paths in Vietnam

 Walking on underwater sea paths visitors would experience the breathtaking scenery of the immense blue sea and sky.

CNN: Beyond pho, five of Hanoi's top noodle dishes

 CNN Travel has recently posted an article on their website in which it suggested five of Hanoi’s top noodle dishes beyond Pho.