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Hanoi to host cyber security solution contest

 A cyber security solutions contest for public administrative management will take place in Hanoi from September 22-25.

Airport security staff admits to slapping Chinese passenger

VietNamNet Bridge – A security officer who was in charge of screening luggage at Cam Ranh international airport in Khanh Hoa province admitted that he slapped the back of a Chinese tourist during a chaotic incident at the airport.

US Assistant Secretary travels to Laos, Vietnam, and Malaysia

 US Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Russel will travel to Vientiane and Luang Prabang, Laos; Hanoi, Vietnam; and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from May 6 – 12.

Prince had painkiller Percocet in his system: reports

 Music superstar Prince's autopsy found the painkiller Percocet in his system, the Minneapolis Star Tribune and KSTP-TV reported on Thursday, citing sources close to the investigation.

Vietnamese movie wins Toronto International Film Festival Award

Vietnamese movie "Toi Thay Hoa Vang Tren Co Xanh" (I See Yellow Flowers on the Green Grass” has won in the Best Feature Film category of the Young People’s Jury Award – part of the annual TIFF Kids International Film Festival in Toronto, Canada.

Hue among contenders for list of "green" cities

VietNamNet Bridge – Hue and 45 other cities around the world have been listed in the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)’s We Love Cities, a global social media campaign for sustainability, for voting since April 26.  

Canadian wildfire edges south, leaves thousands stranded

 The 88,000 residents who fled a wildfire that has ravaged the Canadian oil town of Fort McMurray in Alberta will not be able to return home anytime soon, officials warned on Thursday,

NA’s deputies to set up debt clock to remind people of public debt

VietNamNet Bridge - A public debt clock is a symbol which reminds the government, state agencies and public of the VND29 million worth of public debt now put on the shoulders of every Vietnamese.

Brazil judge approves Samarco dam burst settlement with government

 A Brazilian judge on Thursday ratified the settlement Samarco and its owners, BHP Billiton (BLT.L) and Vale SA (VALE5.SA), signed with Brazil's government in March to cover damages for a deadly dam spill last year,

Hoi An ancient town in 360-degree panorama pictures

In a beautiful serene location nestled on the banks of the Thu Bon River, Hoi An offers tourists a relaxed atmosphere with low, tile-roofed houses and narrow streets. Let’s check out the amazing Hoi An through 360-degree panoramic photos.

Vietnamese model fined $1,000 for illegally competing at Asia's Next Top Model

The Department of Culture and Sports of HCM City has banned model Ngo Quynh Mai from performances and imposed $1,000 fine for her participation in the Asia's Next Top Model competition without a license.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 6/5

 Vingroup reports doubled sales and tripled profits, Australia initiates AD investigation on Vietnam’s quicklime, Sacombank links up with Japan banks, Purchasing power increases slightly, Vietnamese market sees oversupply of Australian cattle

Vietstar Airlines yet to meet capital requirement

 The Ministry of Finance said there is no sufficient evidence to confirm Vietstar Airlines Multirole Corporation has met capital requirements to get an air transport license.

Ministry deems water samples from central coastal region safe

 VietNamNet Bridge – All the water samples taken from seaside resorts in the four central costal provinces hard hit by mass fish deaths recently are within the safe levels, according to a recent report.

Minh, Trang secure Olympic passes

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Tien Minh has made history, becoming the first to represent Viet Nam three times in a row in the Olympics’ badminton event.

Badminton ace makes history with third Olympic place of career

 Premier badminton player Nguyen Tien Minh has made history as Vietnam’s first ever three-time Olympian after officially booking a slot in the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 

Hoang Anh Gia Lai player warned over bad behaviour in V. League

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Van Toan of Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) received a warning from the Viet Nam Football Federation (VFF), instead of a suspension, for his bad behaviour during a game.

Education qualifications pose burning question

 A Facebook user has stirred debate about the rampant use of fake education certification in Vietnam after burning his two exam certificates.

Vietnamese goods face anti-dumping measures

The Australian Anti-Dumping Commission (ADC) has initiated an anti-dumping investigation on quicklime imported from Vietnam and two other countries, the Vietnam Competition Authority announced on May 4.

2016 Vietnam Robocon final round to gather 32 teams

  The final round of the 2016 Vietnam Robocon Competition will take place in the northern province of Ninh Binh from May 9-14, gathering 32 teams from around the country.