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Microsoft to stop producing Windows versions

 Windows 10 is going to be the last major revision of the operating system.

Banks make huge profits, but won’t pay dividends

VietNamNet Bridge - Many banks have announced they will not pay 2014’s dividends to shareholders, even though they have declared trillions of dong in profit. This has raised doubts about the status of the banks’ health.  

Social News 11/5

 Beetle plague eats up local homes, Whirlwind wrecks houses, Ha Noi taxi fares may rise, Ninh Thuan farmers protest salt works, Armed thieves arrested for trying to steal endangered timber, El Nino may create severe heatwaves

Liberia declared Ebola-free after weeks of no cases

 The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Liberia free of the Ebola virus, confirming that the country has had no new cases in 42 days.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 11/5

ADB agrees to issue infrastructure loans, Supermarkets to replace US chicken products, Sugar industry in balance struggle, Amata plans US$1.6 billion industrial complex in Quang Ninh, Vietnam agriculture exports face uphill struggle

Transport projects reviewed for overspending

 The responsibilities of entities and individuals involved in projects which have exceeded their planned investment capital will be clarified following a recent instruction from the Government.

Typhoon Noul hits the Philippines forcing evacuations

 A powerful typhoon has hit the north-east Philippines, in Cagayan province, killing two people and cutting electricity supplies to many parts of the region.

Sports News 11/5

 Gymnast Thanh wins gold at world cup; Viet Nam to leave for SEA Games; Triet wins first stage of cycling tour

Amata plans US$1.6 billion industrial complex in Quang Ninh

 Amata VN PCL, a unit of Thailand's biggest industrial estate developer, Amata Corp PCL, has announced plans to invest in an industrial park in the northern city of Quang Ninh.

Art & Entertainment News 11/5

 Flamboyant Flower Festival 2015 opens in Hai Phong, Ha Long Carnival 2015 kicks off, Vietnamese culture highlighted in the US, Vietnamese poet auctions collection for Nepal, Conservationists discuss Hue carvings

Scientists find new species of spiders in Quang Binh

The Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in central Quang Binh Province has reported three new species of eyeless spider in the park.

HDBank signs agreement for strategic partnership with S Korea's HanaBank

 HDBank signed an agreement for strategic co-operation with South Korea's HanaBank last Friday.

Taxi firms plan to lift rates

 Transport operators, especially taxi companies, want to lift their rates following the increase in fuel prices last week.

Gymnast Thanh wins gold at world cup

 Phan Thi Ha Thanh won a gold medal in the World Cup in Varna, Bulgaria, in the women's beam on May 10.

Vietnam claim fourth place at AFF Women's Championship

VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam finished fourth at the ASEAN Football Federation Women's Championship after losing to the Under-20 team of Australia 4-3 during the fourth-place playoff match in HCM City yesterday.

Hanoi authorities designate green space for new car park

VietNamNet Bridge – Despite strong public pressure, the Ha Noi's People's Committee has approved a plan to build an underground parking lot of nearly 17,000sq.m in Thong Nhat Park.  

U23s held to goalless draw against South Korea

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam U23 were held to a scoreless draw by the South Korean U23 team in a friendly played on Saturday at the Ha Noi-based My Dinh National Stadium.

Mai Kieu Lien to receive Nikkei Asia Prizes

 Chairwoman and CEO of Vietnam Dairy Products (Vinamilk) Mai Kieu Lien will receive the Nikkei Asia Prizes for economic and business innovation.

Government approves plan to adopt 4G

 The Government has approved a telecom development master plan that says preparations to introduce 4G technology will begin this year.

Vietnam brings home two golds from Asian Physics Olympiad

 Vietnam bagged two gold medals at the 2015 Asian Physics Olympiad (APhO) held in China, announced the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) on May 9.