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Demanding money with menaces, luring travelers to low quality tours

Travel firms prove to be very professional in soothing travelers with sweet words. That explains why many people fell into the firms’ traps, and they only realized that they were swindled after experiencing terrible trips.

Misses Vietnam "allergic" to Miss World?

 VietNamNet Bridge – So far, the Miss Vietnam in three consecutive times have opted out of the beauty world arena.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 23/5

 Restructured Viettel to concentrate on core business; SME owners determined to succeed; Moody's rating for VietinBank ‘stable'; Vinacomin clarifies tax confusion

Having to pay higher wages, businesses trim workers’ allowances

VietNamNet Bridge – Business owners have been told to increase the workers’ wages in accordance with the roadmap set up by the management agencies. Meanwhile, their wage funds have become scantier in the economic crisis.

Power cut in Southern Vietnam caused by a crane

 VietNamNet Bridge – A crane hit the 500 KV transmission line, causing the power outages in all 22 southern provinces this afternoon. The southern region is expected to have power back tonight, an official said.

Quang Binh fishermen rescue one-ton whale

 VietNamNet Bridge - Fishermen and relevant agencies of the central province of Quang Binh successfully rescued a whale of more than one ton that was caught in a net today, May 22.

First Vietnamese action fantasy enjoys Cannes festival teaser

VietNamNet Bridge – A five-minute promo of the Vietnamese action fantasy Lua Phat has been presented to film distributors and international journalists at the Film Market of the 2013 Cannes International Film Festival.

Vietnamese poet Nguyen Du to be recognised as man of culture

The UNESCO Executive Board will send the file of Nguyen Du (1765-1820), a great Vietnamese poet renowned for his literary masterpieces ‘Truyen Kieu’ to the UNESCO’s Great Council for his recognition as 'Man of Culture of the World'.

Cartoon funnies paint a picture

 VietNamNet Bridge – Sixty oil on canvas and water colours by late cartoonist Choe, or Nguyen Hai Chi, are on display at the Tu Do Gallery in HCM City.

Landmark US immigration bill passes key hurdle

 The sweeping overhaul of the US immigration system took a major step towards viability when the Senate Judiciary Committee voted 13-5 to approve a landmark bill offering a path to citizenship for millions.

Fans in frenzy to see inspirational Vujicic

 VietNamNet Bridge – Dreams of meeting limbless Australian writer Nick Vujicic will come true for many Vietnamese today, May 22, when he arrives to address an expected 70,000 people in total.

NA discusses cap on advertising, VAT reduction

VietNamNet Bridge – Delegates at the ongoing fifth session of the 13th National Assembly on May 21 debated on the draft amendments of business income tax and Value Added Tax (VAT),

Vietnam wins gold at Asia-Pacific Informatics Olympiad

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese students have won one gold medal, one silver and three bronzes at the 2013 Asia-Pacific Informatics Olympiad, the Ministry of Education and Training announced on May 21.

Teen directors who take Vietnamese movies to the world

Coming to cinema as a pleasant experience, teen directors like Phan Huyen My, Minh Phuong or Le Hoang have reaped a lot of successes with their "babies," which are excellent documentaries or short films.

Vietnam scientist honored in the US

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Hawaii State House of Representatives has awarded a certificate for a Vietnamese scientist for his contributions in the field of environmental science and climate change.

Expired vaccines given to children

 VietNamNet Bridge – At least three children have been vaccinated against measles, rubella and mumps with expired Trivivac vaccines in central Phu Yen Province's Tuy Hoa City.

Office rents down, businesses come back to central areas

VietNamNet Bridge – The office rents have decreased by a half if compared with six years ago.

Power outages throughout Southern Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge - At 1.30pm this afternoon, May 22, a sudden power outage occurred in 22 southern provinces of Vietnam.

$100,000 reward for Vietnam’s taekwondo talents

With the support from the Republic of Korea, the women’s national taekwondo team of Vietnam will be trained and guided by excellent experts to aim to Olympic medals in 2016.

Grandmaster Liem placed second in continental event

 VietNamNet Bridge – Grandmaster Le Quang Liem won yesterday, May 21, to end the day in second place at the Asian Continental Chess Championships in the Philippines.