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Poem of Kieu to premiere in Russian

 VietNamNet Bridge – The translation of the 18th century epic poem – Tale of Kieu (Truyen Kieu) – by Nguyen Du (1766-1820) into the Russian language will be completed this summer in honour of what would have been the poet’s 250th birthday.

Social News 15/4

 Hanoi to collect over $13 million of road maintenance fee, Newspapers fined for violating dietary supplement advertising code, NA discusses permits for hospitals and healthcare staff, Compensation for delayed, cancelled flights

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 15/4

 Formosa considering four projects in Quang Binh, Expy projects with POSCO involvement face inspection, US$12 billion FDI to be disbursed this year, HoREA wants maximum budget condo area unchanged, Drought hits pepper yields

In pictures: Hanoi streets carpeted with yellow leaves

 VietNamNet Bridge – Many leaves of dracontomelum trees around Hoan Kiem Lake on Le Thanh Tong Street fell on April 7, creating a yellow carpet on the sidewalks.

France prioritizes visas for Vietnamese tourists

 The French embassy is to sign partnership agreements on May 15 with six of Vietnam’s travel companies in order to help them expedite the granting of visas to their clients.

British University to take shape in Hung Yen

 British University Vietnam (BUV) will take shape in Ecopark township in the northern Hung Yen province’s Van Giang district.

Globaltrans Air to become 4th general aviation service provider in VN

 Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai has authorised the Ministry of Transport (MoT) to grant a business licence to the Globaltrans Air JSC in order to operate as a general aviation service provider.

PNJ enters top 100 Places to Work in Vietnam

Phu Nhuan Jewelry (PNJ) was ranked for the first time on the list of 100 Vietnam Best Places to Work in 2014. Ms. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Minh, PNJ’s HR Director, talks more about the achievement.

Radioactive material rule proposed for revision

 The Vietnam Agency for Radiation and Nuclear Safety has proposed the Ministry of Science and Technology amend Circular 23/2010/TT-BKHCN to strengthen the management of radioactive material in the country.

U.S. regulator warns against use of muscle growth product linked to liver injury

The U.S. Food and Drug administration (FDA) on Monday warned consumers to stop using a dietary supplement for muscle growth linked to serious liver damage. 

Oddly shaped pictures of Saigon

 VietNamNet Bridge – Graphic designer Ho Y has taken very impressive 360o photographs of Saigon.

T1 Terminal to sell through nominations, not by auction

VietNamNet Bridge - Sources say it is highly possible that the T1 Terminal of Noi Bai Airport will sell to nominated investors, not through auctions, though two investors have registered to buy it.

Russian Minister: We do not just want to sell aircraft to Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - Russia is interested in aviation, auto and other industrial sectors in Vietnam and targets to increase bilateral trade to $10 billion in 2020, the Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov said.

Developing East Asia's growth remains robust: World Bank

Economic growth will ease slightly but remain strong throughout developing countries in East Asia and the Pacific this year, with the region benefiting from lower oil prices and a continued economic recovery in developed economies,

Weak advocacy hurting tourism sector

 VietNamNet Bridge – Le Thu Mai was looking for leads for her next vacation at the end of April when she stumbled up on "Vietnam Timeless Charm".

Circus-theatre set to wow Europe

 VietNamNet Bridge – A O Show, a self-described circus-theatre performance that mixes acrobatics and mime, will make several European tours over the next two years and has tied up with a French theatre for the purpose,

Ricci heiress convicted of tax fraud

 The heir to the Nina Ricci perfume and fashion fortune has been convicted of tax fraud by a Paris court after hiding millions in an offshore HSBC account.

Vietnam engages in int'l efforts against cybercrime

 Vietnam is willing to assist international networks in fighting cyber crime, Defence Minister Tran Dai Quang proclaimed at a ministerial meeting held in Singapore on April 13.

Breath test 'could give clues to stomach cancer risk'

A simple breath test could help predict whether people with gut problems are at high risk of developing stomach cancer, an early study shows.

Iranian Ambassador receives peace insignia

 Former ambassador of Iran Seyed Javad Ghavam Shahidi has been awarded the “For Peace and Friendship among Nations” insignia for his contributions to bolstering bilateral ties during his tenure in Vietnam.