3,000 tonne building to be moved 70m

 A 3,000 tonne building in this Central Highland province has been moved 10m away from its original position by an engineer from Ha Noi.

Vietnamese in Germany protest China’s militarization in East Sea

 Hundreds of overseas Vietnamese in Frankfurt am Main and its neighbouring regions on February 28 staged a demonstration at the Chinese Consulate-General in Germany to protest China’s military actions in the East Sea, which have escalated tension.

German party parliamentarians welcomed

  Politburo member and Vietnam Fatherland Front President Nguyen Thien Nhan met with Thomas Oppermann, Chairman of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) parliamentary group, in Hanoi on February 29.

China treasures ties with Vietnam: top leader

  China attaches importance to its relations with Vietnam and is consistent in developing the ties sustainably, said Chinese Party General Secretary and President Xi Jinping.

German State keen on cooperating with Vietnam

 The German State of Hessen has paid heed to enforcing ties with Vietnam, particularly in education, said Professor Gambiz Ghawami, a local representative, during his meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc in Hanoi on February 29.

Cabinet meeting: GDP growth rate projected at 7% in 2016

 Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung suggested Cabinet members raise the national GDP growth rate target from 6.7% to 7% in 2016.

Phan Dinh Trac chairs Party’s Commission for Internal Affairs

 Phan Dinh Trac, a member of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee (CPVCC), was named head of the CPVCC’s Commission for Internal Affairs under a decision by the Politburo.

Smart travelling: is it hard?

 Discerning tourists never plan a trip without thinking through what they are going to do when they get there.  Sounds obvious, right?  Leisure activities.  Location.  Service standards. Charges.

Da Nang's Nature Reserve marred by logging

 VietNamNet Bridge – Illegal loggers have destroyed a vast area in the protected Nature Reserve in Son Tra peninsula since last year.

Stocks soft on Fed angst, G20 fails to give shot in arm

Asian stocks retreated on Monday after a weekend meeting of G20 policymakers ended with no new coordinated action to spur global growth and as solid U.S. data revived expectation of the Federal Reserve further raising rates before year-end.

As sea levels rise, economic damage piles up even faster: study

 As sea levels rise, threatening cities from New York to Shanghai, the economic damage will increase even faster, scientists said on Monday.

Boxing Tournament Strandja 2016 silver medal for Vietnam

 Boxer Ha Thi Linh bagged one silver medal at the 67th International Boxing Tournament Strandja 2016 in Sofia, Bulgaria on February 28, said the national boxing team training board.

Thanks to special incentives, Dung Quat Oil Refinery avoids US$1bil. loss

 VietNamNet Bridge – Without the government’s incentives, Vietnam’s first oil refinery of Dung Quat would have had losses of VND27,600 billion (over $1 billion) since 2010, when it began operating.

US calls for climate change action in VN

Vietnam is one of the countries most vulnerable to impacts of climate change, the United States Ambassador (US) to Viet Nam Ted Osius said.

'Spotlight' takes top Academy Award, #OscarsSoWhite other big winner

 Catholic Church abuse movie "Spotlight" was named best picture, the top award at Sunday's Oscars ceremony, after a night peppered with pointed punchlines from host Chris Rock about the #OscarsSoWhite controversy that has dominated the industry.

10 must see coffee shops in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – Coffee lovers may want to check out some cafes serving delicious Vietnamese coffee in Hanoi. Here’s 10 best coffee shops in the capital city you should drop in:

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 29/2

 Ministry lowers polypropylene tax 2% in March, VN customs ranks eighth in world: ADB, Handicraft industry must compete, SBV offers $268 million of T-bonds, EU court rules on anti-dumping law

V-League: Da Nang overcome leaders Hoang Anh

 VietNamNet Bridge – SHB Da Nang came from behind to beat Hoang Anh Gia Lai 2-1 in the second match of the V.League yesterday (Feb 28) in Pleiku City.

Veteran film director Le Dan dies

 VietNamNet Bridge – Veteran film director Le Dan died on Friday in HCM City, after falling unconscious nearly one month ago. He was one of Viet Nam's first film directors.

Social News 29/2

 No case of Zika virus reported in Vietnam, Da Nang to host beach-leisure and large group tourism event, Binh Thuan to invest over 159 mln USD to build sea dykes, Work begins to link Noi Bai-Lao Cai expressway with Sa Pa

Seven Vietnamese in Forbes 30 under 30 Asia

 VietNamNet Bridge - Forbes has released the FORBES 30 under 30 ASIA list, including under-30 talents in many areas in Asia, with 300 young people in 10 sectors chosen.

Gov't calls on IT leaders to further develop sector

 A senior government official has expressed the hope that the country's information and technology (IT) officials would join hands in implementing Resolution 36a/ NQ-CP on e-government this year.

HCM City poised to host annual southern culture-cuisine festival

 A three-day culture-cuisine festival will be held at Van Thanh Tourist Park in HCM City from March 4 to 6.

Vietnam’s spiritual singing bewitches international friends

 More than 20 ambassadors and representatives of international organisations in Vietnam enjoyed a performance of Chau Van singing and Hau Dong (trance ritual) in the northern province of Nam Dinh on February 26.

Asian kite surfing championships end in Ninh Thuan

 The first round of Kiteboard Tour Asia 2016 was held in the central coastal province of Ninh Thuan from February 25 to 28.