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Embezzlement inspection groups to target fourteen provinces

 The Central Steering Committee for Anti-Corruption has decided to arrange seven working groups for inspecting the anti-corruption work in 14 provinces nationwide in 2016, according to document No. 15-TB/BCDTW issued by the committee.

Red water flow appears in Quang Binh sea, foreign experts come to help

A red water flow suddenly appeared near the coast of Nhan Trach commune in Quang Binh on the morning of April 4, worrying local fishermen, said the Party Secretary of Bo Trach district, Phan Van Gon.

Big C Vietnam sold to Thailand, Vietnamese retailers in danger

"Fifty percent of the retail market in Vietnam has fallen into the hands of Thais, and the domestic retail market is already 'dead to the shoulder,'" said Vu Vinh Phu, Chairman of the Hanoi Supermarket Association.

UN Deputy Secretary-General visits Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - UN Deputy Secretary General Jan Eliasson is paying a visit to Vietnam from May 3-6 to engage with senior government and UN officials on some issues.

EU's highest court upholds new restrictive law on cigarettes

 Europe's highest court on Wednesday upheld a tough EU law on standardizing cigarette packaging and banning advertising of e-cigarettes, paving the way for its adoption later this month.

Two Vietnamese female scientists named among 100 scientists of Asia

Asian Scientist Magazine has announced its first ever The Asian Scientist 100, including two female scientists from Vietnam, Tran Ha Lien Phuong from the National University, HCM City, and Dang Thi Oanh of Thai Nguyen University.

Officials swim and eat fish to dispel rumors

VietNamNet Bridge – Confirming that the water in the sea of Da Nang, Ha Tinh and Nghe An is unpolluted, senior officials of the provinces swam and ate fresh seafood during the recent four-day holiday (April 30-May 3).

New cabinet convenes first regular meeting

 PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc is chairing the Government’s regular meeting in April on May 4-5 in Ha Noi.

France helps Hanoi to better manage air quality

 French Ambassador to Vietnam, Jean-Noel Poirier, spoke to Tien Phong Newspaper about Hanoi’s worsening air quality and an agreement on the supplies of French air quality measurement systems to the city.

Canadian wildfire forces evacuation order for entire city

The Canadian province of Alberta raced to evacuate the entire population of Fort McMurray where an uncontrolled wildfire was taking hold in the heart of the country's oil sands region, with dry winds forecast for Wednesday that could fuel the blaze.

After 10 years, each Vietnamese burdened with additional $1,200 public debt

 VietNamNet Bridge - In 2006, each Vietnamese shouldered about VND3.5 million of public debt, and 10 years later the burden has increased to nearly VND30 million.

Circular loosens air travel restrictions on carrying liquids

VietNamNet Bridge – Passengers taking domestic flights in Viet Nam can now carry liquids, aerosols and gels on their flights, the Civil Aviation Authority of Viet Nam (CAAV) announced. 

Female weightlifter to fill fourth Olympic slot

 VietNamNet Bridge – The weightlifting team will see their fourth athlete competing in the Rio de Janeiro Olympics this summer, setting a national record.

Over 1,100 triathletes kids to race in Ironman

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam will send 172 triathletes, the largest team, to race in the VNG Ironman 70.3 Viet Nam in the central city on May 8.

How 'Stop Trump' failed to halt the Republican front-runner

Republican John Hammond III had made no secret of his distaste for Donald Trump and his desire to halt his march to the party's presidential nomination, telling the Indianapolis Star newspaper in March

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 4/5

 Firms adapt to anti-dollar drive, WB aids Vietnam’s transport, flood control efforts, Banks’ equity up, assets down, Vietnam's textile industry looks to 2020 and beyond, Purchasing power increases slightly

Four Asian conglomerates dominate business landscape in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - The four Asian giants predicted to be able to change the face of some industries and economic branches in Vietnam include CJ Group (South Korea), Ayala (the Philippines), SCG (Thailand) and Central Group (Thailand).

Mong Tay Islet – a Maldives paradise in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - Lush green coconut trees, white sand and turquoise sea, a Maldives paradise in Vietnam. That’s the descriptions for Mong Tay island.

Classical Pianist Adam Gyorgy to perform in HCM City

 The Vietnam National Academy of Music has unveiled that it will present Hungarian pianist Adam Gyorgy, one of the world’s finest classical musicians, in concert on May 6 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Local and European artists to get together for jazz concert

 Artists from Italy, Poland and Germany and Vietnam will join forces to stage a jazz concert to mark European Days at the HCMC Opera House at 8 pm on May 11.