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Referees banned from V.League

 VietNamNet Bridge – Football referee Ha Anh Chien and referee assistant Tran Duy Khanh have been banned till the end of the V.League’s first leg following serious mistakes that made headlines for days.

Art Vietnam Gallery to celebrate life through art

 VietNamNet Bridge – In a world reeling with political fractures, environmental disasters, spiritual confusion, and economic and familial breakdown, art holds its unique place, Suzanne Lecht, owner of Art Vietnam Gallery, said.

Israeli cuisine showcased in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – Renowned Chef Ruthie Rousso, known as Ambassador of Israeli gastronomy, showcased a variety of Israeli food, ingredients and cooking techniques to the public of Ha Noi yesterday.

APA sports event opens in HCM City

 The ASEAN Ports Association (APA)’s 12th Sports Meet kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City on May 10.

33,600 Vietnamese labourers work abroad in first four months of 2016

  As many as 33,600 Vietnamese labourers worked abroad in the first four months of this year, accounting for 33.69 percent of the target for 2016, according to the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs.

Local tourism authorities urged to ensure food safety for visitors

 The Vietnam Administration of Tourism (VNAT) has asked tourism management agencies in central localities to monitor the use of sea fish with at restaurants to ensure food hygiene for tourists.

3-star hotels become more popular among investors

VietNamNet Bridge - Though competition in the 3-star hotel market segment has increased, many hotels are seeing worse business performance because of increased supply. Developing 3-star hotels remains a very profitable business.

Trove of Marilyn Monroe's personal belongings to go up for auction

 A collection of personal items including handwritten notes and jewelry that belonged to film star Marilyn Monroe will go up for auction in November at Julien's Auctions.

The coffee shop inside Hue Royal Citadel

 VietNamNet Bridge - Sitting in the Tu Phuong Vo Su cafe, visitors can look into the Imperial City and the residential areas inside the citadel over a moat.

Woody Allen tops bill at star-studded Cannes festival

 The 69th Cannes Film Festival has what it takes to be a vintage edition, with Woody Allen leading a pack of celebrated filmmakers presenting their movies to the French Riviera crowds.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 11/5

Orange, tangerine, grapefruit best selling in Mekong delta, High risk provisions and costs hit bank profits, Bank employees get raises in Q1, Shinhan Bank Vietnam appoints new General Director, Vinamilk to offer bonus shares on 40th anniversary

VN President vows to be tough on corruption

 President Tran Dai Quang, who is contesting a National Assembly seat, told voters at a meeting in HCM City yesterday that fighting corruption would remain a focus for the country.

Vietnam vows to facilitate FDI firms’ operation

The Vietnamese Government and State agencies aim to create favorable conditions for foreign investors, including those from the Republic of Korea to operate in Vietnam, said Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Quoc Khanh.

Fokienia forest in Quang Nam recognised as heritage tree

 The Vietnam Association for Conservation of Nature and Environment (VACNE) on May 10 recognised a population of 725 perennial fokienia trees in the central province of Quang Nam as heritage trees of Vietnam. 

Vietnamese female advancement ranked 5th in Asia-Pacific

 MasterCard ranked Vietnam fifth in its Women’s Advancement Index for Asia-Pacific, with a score of 64.2/100.

UN official shares peacekeeping experience in Vietnam

 Former UN Under-Secretary General for the Department of Field Support Ameerah Hap shared her experience with the Vietnam Peacekeeping Center during her visit to Vietnam.

HCM City to relaunch dedicated street crime team

 Ho Chi Minh City party chief Dinh La Thang has requested the municipal police to re-establish a taskforce which specialises in hunting robbers.

Malaysia, China agree to settle East Sea issues through DOC

  Malaysia and China have agreed to address East Sea-related issues through the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC) while speeding up the formation of a Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC).

Vietnam's top tennis player advances to second round at Indian Futures

 Ly Hoang Nam entered the second round of the India F3 Futures tennis tournament yesterday.

Vietnamese designer to showcase latest collection in the US

 Popular designer Adrian Anh Tuan will debut his latest collection titled The Superstar in HCM City, Hanoi and California, the United States, soon.