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Vietnam turns its wind power dream into reality

On May 29, the Bac Lieu wind power plant began providing electricity to the national grid from the 10 turbines with the total capacity of 16 MW. The Vietnamese wind power dream has become realistic.

GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 5/6

 President Sang praises police chiefs, officers; Vietnam–EU strategic dialogue facility launched; Denmark, Vietnam aim for sustainable partnership; Viet Nam strengthens security co-operation with Mozambique

Congressman's efforts can bring "world heritage" recognition to Cat Tien?

It is highly possible that the Cat Tien National Park would not be recognized by UNESCO as the world’s natural heritage because of the problems in the wildlife protection that occurred recently.

Philology exam question raises controversy

VietNamNet Bridge – One of the philology exam questions requested students to comment about the brave action of Nguyen Van Nam, who rescued five children in Nghe An province in May.

PM Dung’s keynote speech at Shangri-La Dialogue praised

VietNamNet Bridge – Many countries, organisations and scholars from across the world have spoken highly of Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung’s keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the 12th Shangri-La Dialogue.

Heatwaves toast north and centre

 VietNamNet Bridge – As a scorching heat wave dries up reservoirs, farmers can do nothing but wait, said Nguyen Thi Nam Linh, a farmer in Quang Nam Province's Dien Ban District.

The businessmen with “Nguyen” last name are the most successful

Nearly 200 businessmen with the “Nguyen” last name are now the presidents of listed companies. The businessmen with “Tran”, “Le”, “Pham”, “Do”, “Vu”, “Bui” take turns heading other enterprises.

A wonderful tour of Tuyen Lam Lake

VietNamNet Bridge – You can feel the first cool air of Dalat when reaching Prenn Pass. Just past Datanla Waterfall, our bus makes a left and goes into a pine forest before an immense lake called Tuyen Lam looms.

Gov't: Public debt remains at safe level

 VietNamNet Bridge – As of December 31, 2013, public debt, Government debt and foreign debt was 55.4%; 43.1% and 42%, respectively, remaining in safe waters, according to Deputy PM Vu Van Ninh.

Tay Ho flea market to reopen in June

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Tay Ho Flea Market, which offers a variety of old and brand new junks that you may hardly find in any normal market, will be held on June 8.

Global employment not returns to pre-crisis level: ILO

 The global employment has not returned to pre-crisis level and the performances are uneven among different countries and regions, said an annual report issued by the International Labor Organization (ILO) on Monday.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 5/6

  VAFI calls for tax on trading of gold bars; Excess cement prompts production check; Survey condemns quality of companies' financial reports; VN Airlines announces new S Korea route

Vietnamese teacher joins Honeywell space program

 VietNamNet Bridge – Honeywell has announced that 210 teachers from around the world will take part in a unique learning program – at a space academy in the U.S.

Vietnam wishes for increased tax transparency

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam is one of the leading countries with a massive of 94 per cent of businesses looking to increase tax transparency.

Hiring a smoker costs US firms $6,000 a head

 An employee who smokes costs his or her employer nearly $6,000 (4,500 euros) more per year than a non-smoker, according to a study of the United States published on Monday in the journal Tobacco Control.

Obsolete railway stations in Hanoi

VietNamNet Bridge - With just 200 passengers, that number of people is enough to make the Long Bien Railway Station cramped and overcrowded whenever a train comes.

Musician fined for illegally issuing CD

 Hanoi municipal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has decided to fine musician Ngoc Dai VND30 million (USD1,430) for illegally issuing and distributing CD.

Train pushes man down into Saigon River

VietNamNet Bridge – On the morning of June 3, a man was hit by a train on Binh Loi Bridge, HCM City, and fell down to the Saigon River.

Vietnam must evolve to lure big business

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam should improve its business environment and accelerate economic reforms to avoid lagging behind other southeast Asian countries.

Nha Trang: Three mortar shells explode in the sand

 VietNamNet Bridge - Deafening explosions emitted from a sand-bank in the city of Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa province at noon on June 3. Sappers blocked the scene and discovered additional 11 shells.