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Over 2,400 websites of VN organizations and enterprises attacked

 VietNamNet Bridge – At least 2,460 websites of agencies and enterprises in Vietnam have been attacked this year, said Ngo Tuan Anh, vice president in charge of network security of Vietnam’s leading IT firm BKAV.

Tom Hardy 'totally ready' for next Mad Max film

Tom Hardy has revealed he is "totally ready" to reprise the role of Mad Max in the next film in a planned trilogy. 

The world’s largest ancient wooden boat in Halong

 VietNamNet Bridge – A dug-out canoe of the Van Lang culture (over 2,000 years ago) is owned by the former director of the Museum of Quang Ninh Province, Tran Trong Ha. Experts say this is the oldest and biggest intact dug-out canoe in the world.

ESCAP: Weaknesses in infrastructure & skilled labor shortages are key concerns in SEA

Developing economies in the Asia-Pacific region continue to fare well in comparison to the rest of the world, but structural weaknesses constrain growth prospects, the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific said.

How much should SBV have to pay to revive banks bought at zero dong?

VietNamNet Bridge - OceanBank was forced to sell to the State Bank for zero dong to implement the so-called “neo-bankruptcy” deal. What will the State Bank do with it? 

VN thrash Italy in badminton match

 Viet Nam defeated Italy 5-0 in the second round of the Badminton World Federation Sudirman Cup yesterday (May 13) in China.

Athletes gear up for Le Fruit Triathlon

  Seen as one of the country’s longest-standing multi-sport events, Le Fruit Off-Road Triathlon will return in its 14th version at Ho Tram Beach in the southern coast province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau on May 30.

Hanoi, HCM among top 5 cities for a low budget vacation

VietNamNet Bridge – Dr Prem, a renowned travel and tourism guide website, has named Vietnam’s capital of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City among top 5 cities for a low budget vacation in 2015.

'Miracle baby' for Nepal earthquake victim

A pregnant woman who dug herself out of the rubble after the Nepal earthquake has given birth to a healthy boy. 

Vietnam’s town with 1,200 blind people: Onion is the culprit?

 VietNamNet Bridge - In Vinh Chau town, Soc Trang province many onion-farming family have blind people. Some family has up to 2-3 blind members. Most families with blind people work with red onion all the year.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 14/5

Foreigners grab bigger stakes in HHS, PVGas appoints new general director, Finance Ministry proposes inspection of essential commodity prices, T&T wants to invest in Ha Noi Railway Station, Thailand’s plastic leading producer opens branch in Vietnam

Derailed Philadelphia Amtrak train 'was speeding'

An Amtrak train that derailed in Philadelphia, killing at least seven people, was travelling at twice the speed limit, say safety experts.

Project awakens Vietnam’s beauty

Project awakens Vietnam’s beauty, Cafe chain staff wins barista competition, Khau Vai Love Market to attract visitors to Ha Giang, Wood chips turned into jewelry, Scholars discuss religious culture role in sustainable development

Vietnamese woman recognized as the world’s oldest

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Thi Tru, 122 years old, a resident of Da Phuoc Commune, Binh Chanh District in Ho Chi Minh City on May 13 received the World's Oldest Person certificate of the Hong Kong-based World Records Association.

Katy Perry comes to inspire local youth

  American pop singer Katy Perry, the UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, on May 12 showed up at the Forbes Under 30 Summit at the Gem Center in HCMC’s District 1 as a speaker to inspire local youth on pursuing their dreams and building their future.

Deputy PM introduces VN’s tourism to ABC News

 Deputy PM Vu Duc Dam on May 13 joined a live interview with the ABC News for its "Good Morning America" to introduce Viet Nam’s tourism.

Over 30,000 signed commitments not to use rhino horns

 A signing programme aimed towards ending the use of rhino horns has achieved positive results after a month since it was launched with over 30,000 signatures collected.

Swimming promises to be Vietnam’s ‘gold mine’ at 28th SEA Games

 Vietnam will send a 13-member swimming team, including eight athletes, to the 28th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, to be held in Singapore next month, targeting to win at least ten gold medals. 

Exchange rate adjustment raises concerns about public debt

VietNamNet Bridge - The latest dong one-percent devaluation on May 7, though described as “unavoidable”, has raised controversy, because this will lead to a heavier public debt burden.

NA okays procuracy changes in principle

 The National Assembly Standing Committee yesterday gave qualified approval to several reform proposals made by the nation's top prosecutorial agency, the Viet Nam Supreme People's Procuracy.