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Public transport development policies approved

 VietNamNet Bridge – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has issued policies on encouraging bus companies to develop public transport bus services, including infrastructure development, investment in buses

Exhibition features Hanoi’s Old Quarter from 11th century

 Photos on the development of Hanoi’s Old Quarter from the 11th century until now are being displayed around Hoan Kiem Lake (Lake of the Restored Sword) in an exhibition with the theme “Ke Cho - Old Quarter”.

Art & Entertainment News 6/5

 Quang Ngai opens photography camp, Venezuelan TV screens film on Vietnam today, Fundraising for “Lang” house restoration launched, European Days to be marked in Vietnam, New book tells story of General Giap

Project Runway Vietnam begins third season

 The preliminary round of reality television programme, Project Runway Vietnam, will be held in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in mid-May.

Miss Asian America 2014 struts US catwalk for charity

Vietnamese origin Jennifer Chung or Miss Asian America 2014, has showcased new designs of Le Thanh Hoa and Thuy Nguyen in a fashion show to raise money for charity.

Single dad's milk quest wins hearts

 A newly published book, entitled Ba Muon Nuoi Con Bang Sua Me (Dad Wants to Raise Baby with Breast Milk), has been winning people's hearts with its moving story.

Coal-run thermal power plants and the “grey sludge threat”

VietNamNet Bridge - Scientists have issued warnings about the “grey sludge threat” at coal-run thermal power plants which could cause an environmental disaster.

Vietnam architect’s work showcased at Milan Expo

 Vietnam pavilion has impressed a number of visitors at Milan Expo 2015 thanks to bamboo structures designed by renowned Vietnamese architect, Vo Trong Nghia.

Hanoi residents face water shortages in hot season

 Households in inner Hanoi districts will face water shortages as the prolonged hot season approaches, an official has said.

Government News 6/5

Prime Minister Dung receives RoK Trade Minister, Vietnam, Belize boost bilateral relations, Party Central Committee continues future personnel discussion, East Sea situation discussed at US workshop

President’s Russia visit to enhance bilateral ties

 President Truong Tan Sang’s upcoming visit to Russia to attend the 70th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War aims at consolidating and enhancing the two countries’ friendship and multi-faceted cooperation.

Tech advances the key to integration

 VietNamNet Bridge – Phung Duc Tien from the National Assembly’s Committee for Science, Technology and Environment talked with Thoi Bao Kinh Te about the need to use more technology in business.

Vietnam needs US$2 billion to modernise ships

 Viet Nam will need at least US$2 billion until 2020 to modernise its fleet of vessels, Deputy Head of Viet Nam Maritime Administration Bui Thien Thu has said.

Nga Nam floating market in Soc Trang

 Nga Nam floating market, about 60 km from Soc Trang city, is one of the most bustling markets in the Mekong Delta.

Paediatrician's Facebook offers free counselling

 VietNamNet Bridge – After hours of working his shift at HCM City Paediatrics Hospital No.1, Dr Truong Huu Khanh spends his free time advising parents about their children's health on his Facebook page.

Asia's new factory: Is it good or bad for Vietnam?

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam has become a significant site for factories of Samsung, Intel, Microsoft (Nokia) and others. Should it go in this direction and become the workshop of the region and the world?

Vietnam real estate continues attracting foreign capital

 Last year, foreign direct investment (FDI) in real estate accounted for 40% of Vietnam’s total foreign investment.

Many educators and state officials found using counterfeit degrees

VietNamNet Bridge - Many general school teachers and university lecturers were recently found as not having  education degrees required for their jobs, while they have been working on posts for many years.

Five highlights of Toyota V-League 1-2015 Round 12

 VietNamNet Bridge – Sanna Khanh Hoa’s 1-0 victory over the much higher-rated Becamex Binh Duong on May 2 was one of the biggest talking points of the 2015 V-League Round 12.

National theatre to stage Hamlet

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Shakespeare classic Hamlet, will return to the stage in Viet Nam early this June. It is the first play in a long line of world classics to be performed by the Viet Nam National Drama Theatre.