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SOCIETY IN BRIEF 25/9

 Workshop discusses disasters; Hanoi to host national conference on domestic violence; VN-Korean AO victims on epic bike trip; Watch for deadly amoeba; Children need support, social policies to develop

ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 25/9

Rung returns with eternal beauty of Eva; French, VN art exhibition aims to light up Paris; Ancient hoes unearthed in Dong Van plateau; Hue's Am Hon Shrine set for historic monument status

Boss Hien’s ownership of two FCs inspected

The chief inspector of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said inspectors are verifying the ownership of the SHB Da Nang and Ha Noi T & T football clubs and the role of Mr. Do Quang Hien in these clubs.

The giant museum and the story of faith

What can persuade the public to believe that the VND11 trillion ($550 million) to build the National Museum of History is reasonable and what can ensure that when it is completed, the museum will be more attractive than other museums?

Viet Nam chairs WHO meeting

VietNamNet Bridge – Measures to prevent the spread of non-communicable diseases were the focus of health ministers from 37 nations at the 63rd session of the WHO regional committee for the Western Pacific in Ha Noi yesterday.

More than 5 million iPhone 5 sold in first three days: Apple

 Apple announced on Monday that it sold more than five million units of its latest smartphone product, the iPhone 5, in just three days after last Friday's launch, but the number still missed some analysts' estimates.

HCM City court jails anti-state propagandists

VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City People's Court yesterday, Sept 24, sentenced three people to between four and 12 years in prison for carrying out "propaganda against the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam." 

Commune police admit to shooting three women

The Chair of the office of Vinh Long Province People’s Committee admitted to VietNamNet that three women in My Hoa commune were shot with rubber bullets by local policemen on September 20.

New regulations place restrictions on bank listings

Banks wanting to list shares on the nation's stock exchange will be required to satisfy tighter requirements on bank management, under Circular No 26/2012/TT-NHNN just issued by the State Bank of Viet Nam.

Viet Nam Olympic Committee elects new chief

VietNamNet Bridge – The Viet Nam Olympic Committee (VOC) has selected the man to take it forward over the next five years as the body set its sights on a Vietnamese gold medal at the 2016 Olympic Games. 

Eco experts back ‘green economy'

VietNamNet Bridge – The rapid industrialisation and economic development of Viet Nam over the last 25 years has created a negative impact on the environment according to Nguyen The Chinh, 

Duty-free sales at airports to resume

 VietNamNet Bridge – Deputy Prime Minister Vu Van Ninh has instructed the Ministry of Finance to review the implementation of the country's regulations on sales of duty free goods.

66 months in jai for policemen claiming bribes from truck driver

  VietNamNet Bridge – On September 21, Thanh Hoa Province People's Court brought to trial three defendants, including two former traffic policemen, for claiming bribes from truck drivers.

Back to the old Mid-Autumn Festival at Ethnology Museum

  VietNamNet Bridge – As many as 25 folk games are introduced in the Mid-Autumn Festival with Folk Toys at the Museum of Ethnology Vietnam from September 22 to 30.

Police summon young man who drives motorcycle by foot

  VietNamNet Bridge – The authorities have identified and summoned the person who was the "main character" in the clip featuring a man who drove motorcycle by one foot, carrying his girlfriend behind.

Norway legend leads VNSO

 VietNamNet Bridge – A night of classical and modern pieces will feature the Viet Nam National Symphony and Orchestra (VNSO) playing under the baton of Norwegian conductor Terje Mikkelsen tonight, Sept 25.

Overseas auctions of Vietnam's antiques: good and bad

  VietNamNet Bridge – Antiques collected from wrecks in the sea of Vietnam have been auctioned overseas for several times. Along with profit, Vietnamese specialists also learned expensive experience.

Bang Kieu is licensed to perform in Vietnam

  VietNamNet Bridge – The Performing Arts Agency has allowed Bang Kieu, a famous singer of the overseas Vietnamese community, to perform in Vietnam from October to December, 2012.

VTV pays nearly $1 million for AFF Cup 2012 TV rights

VietNamNet Bridge – The value of this contract is much lower than the number of $1.4 million that the local media mentioned in these days.

IMF chief urges reform action to address global uncertainty

 Prior to the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and its sister agency the World Bank scheduled for next month, IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde on Monday called on global policymakers to deliver