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Food safety fears mount amid China scandal

The newest food scandal in China, in which rat meat was sold as lamb, hit far too close to home for many Vietnamese consumers.

Poor planning leaves Ha Noi stuck in a jam

Recent decisions by Ha Noi leaders to remove new footbridges and upgrade a newly-built flyover have stunned citizens - and made the city's traffic situation a hot topic.

Logical solution to poverty? Teach the poor how to fish...

Spotting a group of young ethnic women relaxing under the shade of their stilt-houses during a recent trip to the northwestern Dien Bien and Son La provinces, we stopped the car to offer some clothes from charity.

Monetary rumours run rife

The rumour about the State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV) considering changing its banknotes came to me early last week.

Tourism push starts at home

The public is keen to find out who will succeed Viet Nam's long-legged tourism ambassador, Ly Nha Ky, next year. Five women have already applied for the position, a fact that certainly has not escaped the attention of the local media, which has a passion for beauties.

Crackdown on extra classes

The recent draft decree on administrative punishment in education compiled by the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) has once again stirred public concern over the situation that children will have to attend many private tutoring classes.

Being green means actions not words

As an environmental journalist, I am struck by how often the people whose job is to advocate for more environmentally conscious practices turn out to be so insensible in their own acts.

A politically neutral army is impossible

Throughout human history and to this day no national army has been an independent social force, neither is it a branch of power. In all nations, the army is closely associated to the ruling political force.

Guns would protect police

I will never condone gun violence. However, I do support a recent proposal that allows law enforcement officers in Viet Nam to shoot particularly aggressive violators. This authority should be limited to police and forest rangers, who currently face many dangers while going about their daily duties.

New fines, taxes to raise revenue?

Maybe it's a coincidence, maybe it's not, but a series of proposals has been outlined over the last week with one thing in common – raising more money from the public.

Consumers speak out on milk scandal

In mid-February, one mother in HaNoi started posting her suspicions about Danlait baby milk in online forums for young parents.

Hightlight

Tax code reforms to decipher dependents

People who are dependent on personal income tax payers will be given their own tax codes to avoid people lodging claims as dependents of more than one taxpayer.

Farmer-firm linkups remain elusive despite Gov't efforts

More than 10 years after the Government unveiled policies to encourage tie-ups between farmers and businesses, the proportion of farm produce sold through such contracts remains modest.

Buddha statues highlight heritage

An exhibition of Buddhist artefacts from the 11th to 20th century opened yesterday at the HCM City-based Xa Loi Pagoda.

Australian book to provide ‘limitless' inspiration

A book by Australian limbless victim Nick Vujicic was launched in Vietnamese yesterday.

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