Vietnamese AO victim introduces her autobiography in France

 Tran To Nga, a Vietnamese Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin victim living in France, introduced her autobiography on the occasion of the Vietnam Day event held in Valenton city, Val de Marne province of France, on March 25.

Asia-Pacific cooperative ministers’ conference to run in Hanoi

 The Vietnam Cooperative Alliance (VCA) will host the 10th Asia-Pacific Ministers’ Conference in Hanoi from April 17 to 21.

World Bank releases report on food safety in Vietnam

 Food safety is becoming a great concern for the public, according to a report released by the World Bank in Vietnam during a seminar in Hanoi on March 27. 

VN asks for quickly finding culprit in death of Vietnamese girl in Japan

 The Vietnamese embassy in Japan has immediately taken citizen protection measures upon learning that a Vietnamese third-grade girl, Le Thi Nhat Linh, was found dead in Abiko city, the Japanese prefecture of Chiba. 

CPV’s support for left-wing movement reaffirmed at Mexico seminar

 A senior official of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) has reiterated the CPV’s support for the left-wing movement which fights for peace, prosperity and equality in the world.

Hanoi shares administrative reform experience with Vientiane

 Hanoi officials shared experience in administrative reforms with officials of Laos’s Vientiane capital city at a discussion on March 27.

Cambodian military delegation welcomed in Hanoi

 Vietnam always respects and will make every effort to maintain and develop the traditional friendship, comprehensive and long-term cooperation with the Cambodian Government and Royal Armed Forces. 

Party chief hosts Governor of Vientiane

 Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong underscored the importance of Vietnam-Laos traditional friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation during his reception for Governor of Laos’ Vientiane capital.

Deputy FM greets Philippine, Chinese guests

 Vietnam’s Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung and his Philippine counterpart, Jesus Yabes, have affirmed to continue promoting the Strategic Partnership between the two countries in the coming time.

Young NA deputies talk with Francophone counterparts

 Chairman of the Group of Young National Assembly Deputies Le Quoc Phong has expressed his wish to continue exchange and experience sharing with the Parliamentary Assembly of the Francophone (APF) to raise mutual understanding.

PM hails Hanoi – Vientiane cooperation

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has hailed the cooperation between Hanoi and the Lao capital city of Vientiane and expected the two cities to continue their exchanges and support.

PM: Vietnam hopes for more investment from Singaporean firm

 Vietnam will create favourable conditions for investors, including Singapore’s CapitaLand Group, to operate successfully in Vietnam, said  Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc told visiting President and CEO of CapitaLand Lim Ming Yan. 

Schools neglect teaching students about sex education

VietNamNet Bridge - Only after a mother in HCMC denounced a man for having engaged in sexual activities with her 6-year-old daughter did parents and schools begin to worry about the need for sex education classes.

Office-tels yet to receive legal recognition

VietNamNet Bridge - The number of officetels has been increasing in Vietnam in the last three years, but the model has not been legally recognized.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 27/3

 Vinacomin must shape up: Deputy PM, Vietnam’s import tracking raises concern amid Brazil meat scandal, Noodle firm earnings plunge, Exporters savour confectioneries, Tra fish exports to Brazil up 17.2%

Social News 27/3

 Vietnam, RoK share experience in national reform, development, Save the Children aids Tien Giang in response to disasters, Data problems hinder IT application in health insurance, Dialysis treatment extends patients’ lives

PM okays $4.4 billion package for high-tech agriculture

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has signed a resolution providing a credit package worth VND100 trillion to invest in the development of high-tech agriculture at lower than market rates.

Govt wants taxes on pick-up trucks hiked to match cars

The Government has instructed the Ministry of Finance to consider changes to special consumption taxes on imported pick-up trucks to level the field for cars.

Missing 9-year-old Vietnamese girl in Japan found dead

 VietNamNet Bridge – Japanese police have confirmed the death of a Vietnamese girl in Akibo, Chiba Prefecture, who was reported missing last Friday,

CNN releases My Hanoi Trailer

 VietNamNet Bridge – CNN has recently released a trailer featuring the beauty of Ha Noi, Viet Nam’s ancient capital.

Vietnamese archers take home bronze medal

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam added a bronze medal to its kitty at the Asian Archery Cup, which wrapped up on Sunday in Bangkok, Thailand.

Female director films romantic comedy about Saigon in the 60s

Movie star, director and producer Ngo Thanh Van is working on a new film, Co Ba Sai Gon (Miss Sai Gon), after more than four months of filming a project in Hollywood.

FPT’s biggest overseas IT project launched

The Integrated VAT Administration System (IVAS) implemented by FPT Information System (FPT IS) for the National Board of Revenue, Bangladesh (NBR) was officially put into its scheduled operation 

Bike patrols help curb social evils and crimes

It was at around 7am that Pham Xuan Thuy was riding a bicycle around Khuong Mai Ward in Ha Noi’s Thanh Xuan District. The 64-year-old man was not on a bike tour but on duty to protect social order and security

Logistics firms told to cut costs

 VietNamNet Bridge – Cutting transportation costs will be vital to enhancing the competitiveness of the logistics industry,