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Many Vietnamese girls crazy for Arabian boys

VietNamNet Bridge - The Arabian guys who were expelled from the Riyadh Festival for ... being so handsome have made Vietnamese netizens "crazy".

Thousands swap unsafe helmets for good ones

Nearly 100,000 unsafe motorbike helmets have been swapped for those of standard quality in two exchange campaigns launched by the National Traffic Safety Committee.

Vietnamese celebrities and show-off habit

 VietNamNet Bridge – Big houses, fancy cars, luxury dresses, precious jewelries have become the measure of the “ranking” of Vietnamese celebrities.

Turning straw into fertiliser boosts income

 VietNamNet Bridge – Joint-stock Company managing director Le Van Tri has developed an organic product to process and turn straw into fertiliser, offering a solution to agricultural pollution caused by burning.

The interesting graphics about the difference between Hanoi and Saigon

Recently, a set of graphics called "The Difference between Hanoi and Saigon" by Mr. Le Duy Nhat, 27, has made a big impression with Vietnamese netizens. It was debuted on April 15 but this set of graphics has attracted tens of thousands of views.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 21/4

Trade deficit hits US$547 million in March; Bilateral trade with India up 40.2pct; Challenges for Vietnamese exports; Instalment plans take advantage of Vietnamese consumers; Up-market housing remains empty

Vietnam may hit 2013 growth target

A social survey released by the UNESCAP has revealed that Viet Nam may reach its target for 5.5 per cent growth this year, but only if the country can successfully restore confidence in its stuttering economy.

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 21/4

Mekong Delta to create work for 400,000; Ministry moves to help the disabled; Transfers may help hospital crowding; Delta hospitals get medical equipment for neonatal care; Residents granted passes to park

France introduces woven products in Hue

France will exhibit its woven products during the Hue Traditional Craft Festival from April 27 to May 1, the French embassy announced on April 18.

Ministry feels headache at budget revenue shortfall

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Finance is facing a hard problem as the danger of central State budget collection shortfall has turned visible whereas local business community is calling for a cut in corporate income tax.

ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 20/4

Farmers, fishers reflected in oil; Art show to be held at Goethe Institute; Vietnam Ethnic Groups Cultural Day opens; Italian exhibition highlights Vietnamese culture

Delta ecosystems under threat

 VietNamNet Bridge – Uncontrolled exploitation of natural resources has weakened or completely destroyed many of the Cuu Long Delta's ecosystems, experts said at an annual forum last Friday.

Boston marathon bombs suspect captured

The teenage suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings is in custody after being found hiding in a boat in a suburban homeowner's backyard.

China quake: Dozens die and hundreds hurt in Sichuan

Dozens of people have been killed and hundreds injured in a powerful earthquake in rural areas of China's south-western province of Sichuan.

14 bodies recovered after Texas blast

Two days after a massive fertilizer plant fire and explosion leveled parts of their town and killed 14 people, began moving into recovery mode Friday after investigators announced they had nearly finished search and rescue efforts.

Bird flu puts spotlight on age-old traditions in China

China has one of the oldest food cultures in the world and, like that acme of Western food culture French cuisine, the food needs to be fresh.

Official: Venezuela will audit 100% of election results

Venezuela's top election official said Thursday that authorities will complete a 100% audit of votes cast in Sunday's presidential election.

80 percent of Vietnamese still support eating dog meat

VietNamNet Bridge - The majority of Vietnamese people still support eating dog meat because this is a nutritious traditional food in the country.

A strong Vietnam after war

VietNamNet Bridge - "Vietnam at Peace" is the set of documentary photos of Vietnam after the Vietnam War, the period of rebuilding the country.

SPORT NEWS

VN to compete in regional U19 football competition; Last Vietnamese players out of Asian badminton tourney; Hai starts third stint as coach of Binh Duong; Duan claims second stage win