Vietnam Airlines tightens security for flights to Europe

 The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines is working hard to increase security for flights to Europe, which will take place as scheduled, amid a series of bomb attacks in Brussels airport and metro station.

No Vietnamese victims in bomb attacks in Brussels

 No Vietnamese were injured or killed in a series of bomb attacks in Brussels on March 22, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to Belgium Vuong Thua Phong.

Strategy dialogue fosters Vietnam-Russia military ties

 The second defence strategy dialogue at the deputy ministerial level between Vietnam and Russia has helped reinforce bilateral trust in military and defence cooperation.

Better military supplies needed for special task forces: President

 President Truong Tan Sang has requested the Ministry of National Defence’s department of military supplies enhance its performance in serving the special task forces which are safeguarding the country’s sacred sovereignty.

Honoring 10 outstanding young faces of Vietnam

The Vietnam Outstanding Young Face Award is a great source of encouragement to help young talents position themselves and continue to strive to shine and motivate other young people in the country.

VN web domain usage promoted

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Viet Nam Internet Network Information Centre and HCM City’s Information and Telecommunication Department signed a co-operation agreement yesterday

Capital to celebrate Sport Day with exhibitions, free activities

 VietNamNet Bridge – A range of activities will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Viet Nam Sport Day (March 27) over the course of four days in Ha Noi.

Vietnamese National Assembly to approve TPP in July

The Government has assigned the Ministry of Industry and Trade and Ministry of Justice to prepare a report on the Trans-Pacific Partnership to submit to the National Assembly for approval at the NA session in mid-2016.

Hoi An’s An Bang beach voted one of 25 most beautiful beaches in Asia

 VietNamNet Bridge - The world’s largest travel website TripAdvisor has announced the list of 25 best beaches worldwide voted by travelers. Vietnam’s An Bang Beach ranked 16th.

Singapore government increases stake in Vietnam’s Masan Group

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Finance of Singapore has reported that it has increased ownership of the Singaporean Government in the Masan Group of Vietnam (MSN) to 5.08%.

HCM City fines violators who urinate in public areas

 VietNamNet Bridge – The authorities of District 1, HCM City, have kicked off a campaign to detect and punish those who urinatein public sites in the downtown area.

The 10 shortest streets in Saigon

 VietNamNet Bridge - According to the measurements of a man named Tran Dang Dang Khoa, Do Van Suu is the shortest road in Saigon, with a length of 45m.

Vietnam aviation market may suffer losses in the medium term

 VietNamNet Bridge - According to the Center of Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA), the domestic aviation market of Vietnam will suffer losses in the medium term, when the average fares fall because of competition.

Chu Dang Ya extinct volcano in Vietnam's central highlands

 Chu Dang Ya extinct volcano is around 30km from Gia Lai City and 20km from Bien Ho famous tourism site.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 23/3

 ACV to upgrade Hue airport, Counterfeit money on rise, Quality inspections tightened for steel imports, Vietnam printing company seals 2-million-EUR contract in Sudan, Pyramid schemes under spotlight, Foreign shops driving rent up

Electric motorbikes require registration: Deputy PM

 VietNamNet Bridge – The registration of electric motorbikes will become mandatory, as per the deputy prime minister’s new regulation that will take effect on July 1.

Limited edition dictionaries to be auctioned in HCM City

 VietNamNet Bridge – Three out of six exclusive editions of dictionaries published by MCBooks JSC will be auctioned for charity this Sunday in HCM City.

Fifth person dies in Guinea Ebola flare-up

 A fifth person has died of Ebola in southeast Guinea since March 17, a health official told Reuters on Tuesday, raising concerns that a recent flare-up of the deadly virus could spread.

Water in daily life of Vietnamese people

 March 22 is the United Nations World Water Day. The Vietnamese government is focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating the sustainable management of freshwater resources. Some photos feature Vietnamese people and fresh water:

Brazil says confirmed and suspected microcephaly cases rise to 5,200

 The number of confirmed and suspected cases of microcephaly in Brazil associated with the Zika virus rose to 5,200 in the week through March 19, from 5,131 a week earlier, the health ministry said on Tuesday.

Authorities support Samsung’s $300 million R&D centre proposal

The Ministry of Planning and Investment and other relevant ministries and the authorities of Hanoi have basically agreed to Samsung Vietnam's asking for incentives for developing its $300 million R&D centre in Hanoi.

Ly Hoang Nam wins main round of Kofu Int’l Open

Ly Hoang Nam has defeated Yu Cheng-yu of Chinese Taipei in a head to head match in the main round of the Kofu International Open Tennis men’s singles in Japan.

Vietnam advance at New Zealand Badminton Open

 Vietnamese athletes will head to the next rounds of the SKYCITY New Zealand Open badminton tournament in Auckland City.

Hanoi in world's top 10 destinations, TripAdvisor

 "The Travelers' Choice Destination awards recognize the world's most beloved travel spots, based on feedback and booking interest from the TripAdvisor community," said Barbara Messing, chief marketing officer for TripAdvisor.

2016 digital marketing trends

VietNamNet Bridge - Real estate and cigarette distribution are business fields which seem to have no relation with e-commerce. However, digital marketing is now being seriously considered.