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High unemployment rate blamed on unreasonable training

The increasingly high unemployment rate has been attributed to the low quality, un-programed and uncontrolled training.

Multi-million dollar villas left fallow in Hanoi

A lot of luxurious villas worth millions of dollars in Hanoi, which have been left deserted, have reluctantly become the places for street noodle shops or car cleaning workshops.

WHO experts assess vaccine quality in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge – The World Health Organisation has dispatched experts to Vietnam to investigate the alleged serious side-effects of Quinvaxem—a 5-in-1 vaccine for children—following some suspected deaths in the country.

Vietnam’s 3G service fee 40 times cheaper than in Europe

The number of 3G subscribers and the average used traffic per subscribers have increased rapidly, which has made the initially designed 3G service packages become unreasonable.

Picasso’s works to go to auction for Vietnamese children

VietNamNet Bridge – Two works of the well-known Spanish painter Picasso will come under the hammer during the Impressionist and Modern Art Sale in Paris on June 6 to raise funds for disadvantaged children in Vietnam.

Foreign firms disallowed to buy coffee from farmers

Tussles between local and foreign coffee exporters in the past three to four years will come to an end on June 7 when foreign entities are banned from directly purchasing coffee from farmers and establishing coffee buying networks,

Overcharging foreign travelers tarnish Vietnam’s image

A lot of swindle cases in which foreign travelers were the victims were discovered in Hanoi and some tourist sites just within a short time.

Sleep problems linked to prostate cancer risk

 Men who have sleep problems, including difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep, have up to a twofold increased risk for prostate cancer, according to a new study published Tuesday

Swallow bird flu under control

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam has reported no more swallows (salanganes) have been found infected with avian flu H5N1 virus in the past three weeks.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 9/5

Steel imports top US$2 billion; Second commodity exchange opens; Import tax on used cars to increase; Power assured during dry season; Masan eyes 30-70% profit growth

Famous singer wrecks forested land to build luxury home

 VietNamNet Bridge – The families of famous pop singer My Linh and artist Thanh Chuong have breached the law by building houses in forested land in Hanoi’s Soc Son District, inspectors said.

Biodiversity pact signed with S Africa

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam and South Africa signed an action plan on Monday to implement a Memorandum of Understanding on biodiversity conservation and protection in South Africa's capital Pretoria.

Vietnam proposes initiatives at ADMM-7 in Brunei

VietNamNet Bridge – A Vietnamese high-ranking delegation led by Defence Minister General Phung Quang Thanh has made significant contributions to the 7th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting in Brunei from May 6-8.

Robocon Vietnam 2013 enters final round

VietNamNet Bridge – Thirty-two strong teams are brainstorming their best tactics to build a “Green planet” at the final round of the 2013 Robocon Vietnam which is underway in central Da Nang City.

Mining industry needs increased transparency

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam should implement the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) to fight corruption in the mining industry, currently representing over 10% of the nation’s GDP.

General Vo Nguyen Giap’s health is very good

 VietNamNet Bridge – The legendary general’s health is very good, said Lieutenant General Pham Hong Cu, former Vice Chairman of the General Political Department of the People's Army of Vietnam on May 7.

Cambodian buses in Saigon to be strictly controlled

 VietNamNet Bridge - Allowed entering Vietnam, many Cambodian buses offer free services for Vietnamese to gamble in Cambodia, said a HCM City police official.

Vietnam’s farm produce meets big barriers in export markets

Bad news has come in thick and fast to Vietnamese farmers and farm produce exporters.

Tom Cruise returns for "Mission: Impossible 5"

 Actor Tom Cruise is set to produce "Mission: Impossible 5" and reprise his long-running role as daredevil special agent Ethan Hunt in one of Hollywood's most profitable films,

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 8/5

 Deputy PM meets with AIDS co-ordinator; Bamboo shoots with no certificates detected; Labour exchange deal with Saudis firm; Road accident kills 3, injures 8 in Lao Cai