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HCM City to clarify $2.8 million bribery allegations

 VietNamNet Bridge - HCM City spokesman – Mr. Vo Van Luan - confirmed yesterday that the city would clarify the allegations that investors bribed some officials in Hanoi $2.8 million to get the Sing-Viet new urban area project in HCM City.

Singer My Tam wins Southeast Asian Outstanding Artist Trophy

 VietNamNet Bridge – Pop star My Tam early this week received the trophy for Southeast Asian Outstanding Artist of the MTV Channel in HCM City.

Sports News Headlines 28/3

 U19 Vietnam 4-2 Montverde Academy; Anh Vien wins another gold medal in the US; Dutch Lady helps develop young talent basketball players; U19 Vietnam loses to U21 Lierse SK; Hosts' hopes rest on three survivors

Spanish coach leads Vietnam’s futsal team

 VietNamNet Bridge - On the morning of March 27, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) held a ceremony introducing the new head coach of the national futsal team of Vietnam – Mr. Bruno Garcia, from Spain.

US mudslide locals describe moment town was hit

 Robin Youngblood will never forget the moment the mudslide hit. She was at home and had just been listening to a visitor remark on the serenity of the surrounding landscape, when they were interrupted by a mighty roar.

Vietnam runner-up at Mister Global 2014 Pageant

 Vietnamese model Nguyen Huu Vi was named third runner-up at the Mister Global 2014 pageant. He also received the Mister Photogenic award.

Brushing teeth, little girl swallows the tooth-brush

 VietNamNet Bridge – A 12 -year-old girl talked to her mother while brushing her teeth, the tooth-brush of nearly 20cm long crept into the stomach.

Ministry of Transport sets up a hotline to receive bribery information

 VietNamNet Bridge - In addition to the establishment of an inspection team to verify the bribery allegations, the Ministry of Transport has set up a hotline for receiving information concerning this case.

One pilot, four flight attendants suspended for investigation of stolen goods transportation

 VietNamNet Bridge – One pilot and four attendants of Vietnam Airlines will have to go to Japan to serve in the investigation of stolen goods transportation.

Vietnam, Cuba hold high-level talks

 VietNamNet Bridge – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung and President of the Council of Ministers of Cuba Raul Castro Ruz have reached consensus on orientations to deepen bilateral ties in the future.

Political News Headlines 28/3

 Viet Nam looking to tap Spain partnership potential: President; PM Dung meets with Cuban NA President; US unveils five-year strategy; MRC to focus on cross-border co-operation

Experts seek ways to end smoking in Europe

 European experts gave their warnings to insisting smokers in Europe at a conference here on Wednesday, as European countries are taking necessary rules and regulations to prevent the use of tobacco products.

Vietnam warned about the “erodent investment wave” from China

 VietNamNet Bridge – China has never been listed among the biggest foreign investors in Vietnam. However, it has always been a special noteworthy investor.

The “wind power movement” receives serious setback

 VietNamNet Bridge – Only three out of the total 48 registered wind power projects have become operational so far. There has been not the slightest commotion about the others.

Vietnam actively promotes tourism in 2014

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) has planned a series of activities at home and abroad to promote Vietnamese tourism in 2014.

National census to be held in April

 VietNamNet Bridge – The General Statistics Office (GSO) will hold a mid-decade population and housing census throughout the nation beginning in April.

Young readers drawn to foreign novels

 VietNamNet Bridge – Bach Viet Publishing House in HCM City has bought the rights to translate and publish American author Dan Brown's Inferno, which was recently released in bookstores under the Vietnamese title Hoa Nguc.

Circular clarifies working conditions and permit requirements for foreigners

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Labour, War Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) issued a circular (No. 03/2014/TT-BLDTBXH dated 20 January 2014) containing implementation guidelines for a Government Decree (No. 102/2013/ND-CP)

EVN to replant 9,660 hectares of forest in hydropower projects

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) will have to replant around 9,660 hectares of forest to compensate for the areas of forest it has chopped down to make room for its hydropower plants.

Night cruises, rock fishing provide scenic escape along Da Nang coast

 VietNamNet Bridge – Cruising along the Han River at night or fishing on the rocks of Ngoc Islet off Hai Van Pass are becoming popular forms of summer entertainment in Da Nang.