Struggles with copyright infringement continue

Since using videos without permission, the national television VTV may have its YouTube account closed permanently. The struggle with copyright infringement has become hot once again.

Second car bomb in a month kills 34 in Turkish capital, Ankara

 A car bomb tore through a crowded transport hub in the Turkish capital, Ankara, on Sunday, killing at least 34 people and wounding 125 in the second such attack in the administrative heart of the city in under a month.

Small mobile retailers hit by big chains

 Small retail stores for mobile phones are being excluded from the market as they must now compete with big retail chains and many have to close down.

Visiting Cu Lan Village, Lam Dong Province

 VietNamNet Bridge – Cu Lan is a peaceful village of the K’Ho ethnicity in Lam Dong province. Tiny stilt houses, pure air, and warm-hearted people attract tourists to the village.

Is Vietnam’s position as second largest rice exporter threatened?

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam has been warned that it would be outstripped by Thailand and Cambodia in rice exports if it cannot change the current production and export policies.

Vietnam’s chocolate sector looks to go premium

 Vietnam’s cocoa sector should aim its sights at the premium chocolate market, the director of the Internatioanl Cocoa Organisation’s (ICCO) economics and statistics division has urged.

Domestic insurers see AEC potential

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese insurers have been offered great opportunities to expand their market share in the regional market thanks to the formation of the ASEAN Economic Community.

Vietnam attends ACDFIM 13 in Laos

 A delegation from the Vietnamese People’s Army is attending the 13th ASEAN Chiefs of Defence Forces Informal Meeting (ACDFIM-13) in Laos at the invitation of Lieutenant General Suvon Luongbunmi, Chief of the General Staff of the Lao People’s Army.

A tailor village outside Hanoi

On the outskirts of Hanoi, there is a village where most people are tailors. It is Tu Thuan Village, Van Tu Commune, Phu Xuyen District where villagers abandoned the fields over 100 years ago to switch to the garment making sector.

Trade surplus causes economists to sigh with relief

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam witnessed a trade surplus of $865 million in the first two months of the year. However, it was foreign invested enterprises (FIEs) which deserved the credit.

Hanoi exhibition highlights women’s role in disasters

 Disfigured kitchenware, stained and wet books and flashlights are among the items left behind by fierce typhoons that have hit in the central region of the country.

Pay-what-you-want policy inspires eateries

 VietNamNet Bridge – Finishing a vegetarian meal at Dong Quang Pagoda in Ha Noi, I stand in queue with other people to put money in the donation box. How much money we donate depends on us.

Should Vietnam export fresh flowers?

VietNamNet Bridge - The forecast that Vietnam would become a leading flower export center in Asia mentioned in a Japanese journal has raised a debate about the potential of Vietnam in exporting fresh flower.

Online risk from new flaw

  Serious flaw discovered in OpenSSL that affects the security of more than 11 million websites around the world.

International performers set for Hue Festival 2016

 The ninth Hue Festival 2016 will be held from April 29 to May 4, honouring cultural and historical values of the former capital city.

HCM City strengthens actions against bribery

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City will soon implement strong solutions to prevent and fight bribery, delegates have heard at a conference held in HCM City.

The wild beauty of Diep Son Islands

 VietNamNet Bridge - Referred to as the "floating road amid the ocean," Diep Son Islands is a new, attractive destination thanks to its wild and unique beauty.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 13/3

 VN firms urged to focus on branding, Fruit, vegetable exports strengthen, Fertiliser firms lament new rules, VN set to become investment magnet, EU trade deal aims to help firms, German firm opens first electromagnetic laboratory in VN

Fake ’emergency’ vehicles annoy road users

 VietNamNet Bridge – Slack regulation of the use of priority traffic horns and lights recently in Ha Noi is giving residents a headache.

Japanese football infiltrates Vietnam market

 VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam is one of the markets with the most potential in Southeast Asia and the J.League clubs want to look for the brightest talents.

Da Nang to hold Quan The Am Festival

 One of the country’s largest festivals, the Quan The Am (Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva) festival in Da Nang city, will be held on March 25-27 at the Quan The Am Pagoda in Hoa Vang district.

Hunter turns from killer to conservationist

 VietNamNet Bridge – From hunting wild animals as young boy, one man has changed his view of the animals we share the planet with, and decided to protect them.

Parents urge children to go back to basics

 VietNamNet Bridge – The hi-tech age has brought with it many benefits, but many parents are concerned that addiction to smartphones, tablets and laptops may be detrimental to their children's wellbeing.

Social News 13/3

 Banks pledge VND4 trillion for fishing boat building program, 3GF to discuss energy, urban development, natural resources, Ho Chi Minh City toughens on corruption, wastefulness, System of handling complaints reviewed

Garment companies struggle to escape outsourcing

VietNamNet Bridge - A lot of Vietnamese garment companies which do not want to outsource for foreign partners have decided to find new ways to develop.