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Paunchy traffic policemen not allowed working on the road

VietNamNet Bridge – Hanoi’s traffic police officers who have a pot-belly, undersized and speak improperly will be arranged to do paperwork, not having contact with people.

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 1/3

Ha Noi hopes to improve street lighting system; HCM City's public transport system set for expansion; Labelling, trademarks key to ensuring safe poultry; Workers' difficulties need attention

GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 1/3

Serbia, Vietnam boost all-round cooperation; Deputy Defense Minister receives German Ambassador; Coordination needed to make master plan go; Judicial experts clarify constitution amendments

Government convenes February meeting

The Government on February 28 convened its regular monthly meeting in Hanoi to review this month’s socio-economic issues and work out measures to effectively implement Resolutions on the 2013 socio-economic development.

Imported sunflower seeds to be tested for dangerous additives

 VietNamNet Bridge – After Chinese e-newspapers revealed that dried sunflower seeds produced in Zhejiang Province contained dangerous levels of aluminium and talcum powder,

Banks allergic to credit quota mechanism

In 2012, the maximum credit growth rate was decided by the State Bank which granted “quota” to every commercial bank. Will the quota scheme be applied in 2013?

SMEs reap fruits from e-commerce

Experts have pointed out that more and more small and medium enterprises (SMEs) utilize e-commerce in doing business. They have also noted the increasingly high popularity of the e-marketplace.

Over 360 mln people live with hearing loss: WHO

 More than 360 million people in the world are suffering from hearing loss, a report released by the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated on Wednesday.

Young doctors to be sent to poor districts

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hundreds of young doctors will be working in remote, mountainous, island and border areas, focusing especially in the country’s 62 poor districts.

Capital city's eccentricities charm French photographer

 VietNamNet Bridge – There’s always a smile on Lolo Zazar’s face. He loves being happy and seeing smiles on other people’s faces.

Vietnam to host 19th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Retreat

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam will host the 19th ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) Retreat and related meetings from March 6-9 in Hanoi.

Top three Vietnam Idol 2012 contestants to perform in Europe

 VietNamNet Bridge – The top three contestants from Vietnam Idol 2012, Ya Suy, Hoang Quyen and Bao Tram, will tour a number of European countries from March 9-16

Rie Furuse back on Park Lounge stage

 VietNamNet Bridge – Rie Furuse will return as resident entertainer in the Park Lounge of the Park Hyatt Hotel Saigon during March and April.

Villas arise, forests disappear

Tens of hectares of the forests in Ba Vi district in Hanoi have been eliminated to give place to luxurious villas.

Students “air their grievances” on social network

“Confession” not only is the place where students show their feelings and admit their faults, but also the space where they can talk about the problems they meet every day.

The street of 50 nations in Saigon

In Tan Phong Ward, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City, there is a small town where it is the home to residents of 50 countries of the five continents. People call it the "multinational street."

Misty Yen Tu is magical experience

VietNamNet Bridge – Yen Tu Mountain’s beauty is in the harmony between imposing mounts and ancient pagodas and temples lurking under pine forests and bamboo clusters, making tourists relax after trekking sloping roads.

Starbucks doesn’t see Trung Nguyen a rival

While some businessmen call Dang Le Nguyen Vu, the owner of Trung Nguyen coffee brand a “Vietnamese pride”, others say Vu should prove his ability by his business results, not by boasting.

GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 28/2

  Workers' difficulties need attention; Prime Minister meets with Swedish Minister for Justice; PM says no to retail petrol price rise; Commander of Brunei Armed Forces visits Vietnam

Red-headed cranes return to Kien Giang

 VietNamNet Bridge – More than 30 red-headed cranes, scientifically known as Grus antigone, has returned to Binh An Commune, Kien Luong District of the southern Kien Giang Province since the middle of this February.