Traces of a wartime kitchen found in central province

 VietNamNet Bridge – The archaeologists from the Viet Nam Archaeology Institute have unearthed traces of a kitchen at the Tan Long Ha Military Post in the central province of Quang Ngai.

Ninh Binh secures AFC knockout spot

 VietNamNet Bridge – Coach Nguyen Van Sy of Ninh Binh and his team could not be happier than the convincing win 4-0 against the guests Kelantan of Malaysia yesterday afternoon, April 2.

Home-made mini submarine: AIP technology remains a question

 VietNamNet Bridge – It’s too early to say that development of the Truong Sa mini submarine has succeeded. It is still necessary carry out the air independent propulsion (AIP) technology test.

Many universities running without rectors

 VietNamNet Bridge – Many universities in Vietnam make do without rectors. Others seem to have a problem retaining rectors, changing them frequently. And still more employ substandard rectors.

Labor market cramped due to Chinese workers

 VietNamNet Bridge – The increase in Chinese foreign direct investment in recent years has cleared the way for Chinese workers to flock to Vietnam, raising worries about the impact on socio-economic development.

Van Nistelrooy brings C1 Cup to Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge - Former Manchester United FC, Real Madrid FC and Netherlands striker Ruud van Nistelrooy arrived in HCM City yesterday, bringing the UEFA Champions League Trophy to Vietnam.

Vietnam Airlines to conduct IPO in September

 VietNamNet Bridge – The IPO (initial public offering) of the national carrier, Vietnam Airlines Corporation, is scheduled for this September. After the IPO, the State will hold 70-80 percent of the firm’s capital.

Do coffee and tea really dehydrate us?

 We’re told that tea and coffee dehydrates us, says Claudia Hammond, but what’s the evidence say?

Da Nang, Can Tho and Kien Giang have new top officials

 VietNamNet Bridge - Da Nang City has elected a new Vice Party Secretary while Can Tho City and Kien Giang Province have new Vice Chairs.

Rate of illegal overstaying workers rises, Korean labor market may close

 VietNamNet Bridge – The rate of Vietnamese workers overstaying their visas in South Korea fell to nearly 39 percent last October, but the trend has since reversed and now stands at 49 percent, according to a conference on April 2.

Hospitals tardy on medical waste

 VietNamNet Bridge – Medical waste can be a serious health threat if not treated properly, but few Vietnamese hospitals have invested in the process.

Four officials to race for VN Road Administration’s chief position

 VietNamNet Bridge - Four candidates have registered for the exams, scheduled on April 4, to be recruited as head of the Vietnam Road Administration, the first-ever exams of this kind in Vietnam.

HCM City to spend over $2 million to plant trees

 VietNamNet Bridge –HCM City plans to grow one million trees this year, at a cost of more than VND45.5 billion (over $2 million), according to a newly-approved plan.

Pesticide firm buries nearly 1,000 tons of toxic chemicals

 VietNamNet Bridge – Authorities have found hundreds of casks containing pesticide and contaminated soil on the grounds the Nicotex Thai Thanh Pesticide JSC in the central province of Thanh Hoa.

Graduates caught in acute job crisis

 VietNamNet Bridge – It has been nine months since Bui Thu Hang, a former student of the Ha Noi School of Public Health graduated.

Canh bong tha - exotic treat from old Hanoians

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hanoi is known for a number of traditional exotic dishes which reflect local people’s unique and sophisticated cultural lifestyle.

Derivatives pegged to pull in investors

 VietNamNet Bridge – Exchange-traded funds (ETFs), a form of modern derivatives products, will be used to attract new investment inflow into Viet Nam later this year.

Condoms in Vietnam fail to meet safety standards

 VietNamNet Bridge – More than a quarter of the 170 million condoms sold each year in Viet Nam are of substandard quality, according to a study conducted by British company Crown Agents.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 4/4

 45 countries recognise Vietnam’s market economy status; Vietnam, Customs Union conclude 5th FTA negotiation round; Ministry to crack down on mineral exports; Sugar association asks for export relief

Social News Headlines 4/4

 Strategy on marine environment protection announced; Remains of US servicemen repatriated; Trial begins for bandits in Dien Bien; Chinese man fined for wife purchase; Illegally imported tobacco impounded

Vietnam lacks legal framework for PPP projects

 VietNamNet Bridge – Thirty-eight investment projects in the public-private partnership (PPP) format in the country have not been able to get off the ground due to the absence of a complete legal framework for PPP investment.

NASA suspends cooperation with Russia except for ISS

 U.S. space agency NASA said Wednesday that it has suspended the majority of its engagements with Russia due to the Ukraine crisis.

In pictures: Day turns into night in Ha Long

VietNamNet Bridge – At 9.05 this morning, the sky in Ha Long City suddenly darkened. The phenomenon frightened many local people. 

Casino developers’ race gets fiercer in Vietnam

Undaunted investors are pushing ahead with their casino projects, notwithstanding the chilly reception they’ve encountered, nor their awareness that casino doors, once open, will have to bar the largest segment of the population – native Vietnamese.

4 killed, 16 wounded in U.S. Army base shooting

 A soldier opened fire at the U.S. Army post of Fort Hood in Texas on Wednesday, killing three people and wounding 16 others before killing himself, the commanding general of the post said.