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Heart failure victims require depression counseling

 People with heart failure must be screened for signs of depression and offered counselling, scientists say.

Writing ageless songs of love and peace

Trinh Cong Son, composer of several anti-war songs popular during the American War, has been immortalised by his fans at home and abroad through regular concerts of songs that continue to captivate and capture the hearts of millions. 

Vietnam needs $30 bln for climate change response

 Vietnam needs a total of 30 billion USD for climate change response through green growth, said a report released at a meeting in Hanoi on May 21.

Photos: A traditional fish-pot making village in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – Weaving fish-pots is the traditional job of people in Thu Sy commune, Tien Lu district, in Hung Yen province. In Thu Sy, from the elderly to children, anyone can make this product.

Experts attack road subsidence

 VietNamNet Bridge – A team of experts and professors from the University of Transport and Communications (UTC) recently submitted an analysis of the recent shifting that appeared on the country's highways.

Vinalines plans to take daring steps to get off the hook

VietNamNet Bridge - The Vietnam National Shipping Lines (Vinalines) and the Ministry of Transport (MOT) hope the plan to reduce the state’s ownership ratio in the big shipping firm to 36 percent will help restructure the business. 

HCM City plays dwell on post-war battles

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City theatres are offering a variety of new and interesting shows on soldiers to suit audiences looking for serious topics.

Clothing firms face thorough checks

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hundreds of garment and textile enterprises across 12 provinces and cities will be thoroughly inspected by the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs and experts from the International Labour Organisation.

Hot weather lifts Ben Tre salt yield by 30%

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ben Tre Province, one of the largest salt producers in the Cuu Long Delta, has harvested 30 per cent more salt this season because of the prolonged hot weather and high salinity level of sea water.

Ancient town to launch tourism promotions

 VietNamNet Bridge – The ancient city of Hoi An has launched a variety of tourism promotions between May and August, officials at the city's Culture and Sport Centre said.

Images: Company that produces caterpillar fungi

 VietNamNet Bridge - After more than eight years of study, Tran Huy Khoa has successfully produced dong trung ha thao (caterpillar fungus or Ophiocordyceps sinensis) in Vietnam.

Municipal Theater in Ho Chi Minh City

VietNamNet Bridge – Ho Chi Minh City is home to several buildings with a French architectural style. The Municipal Theater is one of them. Closely associated with the city’s history, the Municipal Theater is undoubtedly the emblem of HCM City.

Economic restructuring ‘too slow'

 VietNamNet Bridge – Although economic restructuring has been recognised as a vital task, the process remains slow and requires greater efforts for a more comprehensive outcome, according to experts.

UN Chief expresses concern over East Sea disputes

 VietNamNet Bridge – UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has reiterated his agency’s willingness to support the promotion of dispute resolution between parties concerned through peaceful means at a May 23 meeting

Many small enterprises hit the wall

 VietNamNet Bridge – For the first four months of this year, 3,249 small enterprises have closed their business, and 19,000 others temporarily stopped operations,

‘Revise Accounting Law' says Minister

VietNamNet Bridge – Reporting to the 13th National Assembly on Friday, Finance Minister Dinh Tien Dung stressed the need to revise the Accounting Law to build a complete legal framework that would hold relevant bodies responsible for abiding

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 24/5

 Bad debts decline at Sacombank, FLC makes bid to buy hospital stake, Banks use profits for risk provision, CPI keeps rising throughout Vietnam, Five-star hotel inaugurated in HCM City, Vietnam Airlines moves to join SkyTeam alliance

War tunnels attract new-style artist

 VietNamNet Bridge – A local artist will soon bring a new image and art exhibition to the Vinh Moc guerrilla war tunnel system in the central province of Quang Tri.

Eurovision Song Contest: Sweden's Mans Zelmerlow wins

 Swedish singer Mans Zelmerlow has triumphed at this year's Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, beating Russia's Polina Gagarina.

Viet Nam, UN to strengthen ties and promote UN charter

 VietNamNet Bridge – State President Truong Tan Sang and the United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon discussed measures to promote multi-dimensional co-operation between Viet Nam and the UN in Ha Noi on Friday.