Study shows HIV-infected men susceptible to increased risk for heart disease

 Men with long-term HIV infections are at a greater risk for a heart attack than their uninfected peers, a new U.S. study said Tuesday.

Australia’s DeepBlue to perform in Hanoi

Australia’s DeepBlue orchestra will entertain audiences with their unique rich mix of classical, pop and film music at Radio the Voice of Vietnam Theatre in Hanoi on April 8.

Social News Headlines 3/4

 US naval ships to visit Danang next week; Vietnamese woman found hanged in Moscow; Health Minister explains cause of sector’s deficiency; No new bird flu outbreaks detected; Hue reports first A-H1N1 case

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 3/4

 Automated customs system launched; Central bank adds to forex reserves; Industry minister grilled by NA deputies; Russia - Vietnam’s 18th largest foreign investor; Labour demand outstrips supply

Van Don casino proposal gets muted response

VietNamNet Bridge – The development of large-scale casinos nationwide has raised concerns over the growth of a future Van Don Special Economic Zone.

Missing plane search classified as criminal investigation

 Malaysian Inspector General of Police Khalid Abu Bakar said Wednesday that the search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 was a criminal investigation, and there were things they could not share,

FPT to become Vietnam's first uni to open overseas

VietNamNet Bridge – The FPT University will cooperate with Myanmar’s Victoria University College in a plan to open Victoria-FPT University in Yangon this year, the Saigon Times Daily reported.

Sports News Headlines 2/4

 Ninh Binh eager for qualification; Nam enters F1 Men's Futures second round; T&T gears up to beat Selangor tonight;

In pictures: The lily season in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge - April is the harvest season of lilies in Hanoi. Soon thereafter, new flower bulbs are planted to prepare for the next harvest, which comes half a year later.

Political News Headlines 2/4

Bulgaria PM Oreshaski to visit Vietnam; Vietnam attends US-ASEAN defence forum; Malaysian PM’s visit to Vietnam to enhance bilateral ties; PM Dung welcomes foreign ambassadors

Transport officials deny JTC scandal involvement

 Ten Vietnamese transport officials affirmed they were not associated with the bribery scandal of the Japan Transportation Consultants, Inc. (JTC) and did not lend a helping hand to the company’s corrupt behaviour.

PM addresses socio-economic issues

 VietNamNet Bridge – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung asked ministries and localities to continue the comprehensive and effective implementation of socio-economic development tasks at a Government meeting in Ha Noi yesterday, April1.

EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 1-15 (daily updated)

 Updated information about cultural events in big cities of Vietnam.

Real estate, securities investors pour money into agriculture projects

 VietNamNet Bridge – Agriculture, which has been described as unprofitable and risky for investors, is turning out to be attractive in the eyes of real estate and securities firms, who have tasted bitterness in their core business fields.

Chile declares disaster in quake-hit regions

 Chile has declared three northern regions hit by a 8.2 magnitude earthquake to be disaster areas.

Three players join ASEAN All-Star team for friendly

 VietNamNet Bridge – The ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Council is fielding an all-star team, to include three Vietnamese footballers, for a charity match to aid victims of Typhoon Haiyan.

NA questions trade management

VietNamNet Bridge – The Government's handling of illegal trading, cross-border smuggling and unethical medical practices was critically examined by the National Assembly yesterday, April 1.

General Giap movie crowdsources funding

 VietNamNet Bridge – A documentary on General Vo Nguyen Giap being made with direct donations in cash and kind from the public has so far raised VND500 million (US$24,000), producers say.

Insurance Group changes CEO unexpectedly

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnam Insurance Group has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer, starting from April 1. Mr. Duong Duc Chuyen is temporarily assigned as Bao Viet’s CEO, replacing Mr. Tran Trong Phuc.

Men’s football team to have new coach in April

 VietNamNet Bridge – Officials of Vietnam’s Football Federation (VFF) will go to Japan this month to meet with candidates for the position of chief coach of the national football team.

Petrified fetus found in old woman’s belly

 VietNamNet Bridge – A 76 year-old Cam Ranh woman was shocked when doctors informed her that the cause of the pain in her pelvis was not a tumor - but a baby.

Foreign-invested convenience stores seen to threaten domestic ones

 VietNamNet Bridge – A number of foreign investors, seeing bright opportunities springing from the free trade agreements expected to be signed in the near future, have jumped into the Vietnamese retail market to develop convenience stores.

iOS 7’s high security level an inconvenience to Vietnamese users

 VietNamNet Bridge – A high-level security feature designed by Apple for its iOS 7 system is often an inconvenience to Vietnamese users. Owners of the iPhones and iPad on which iOS7 runs indicate that they have no need for the feature.

Students still register for economics studies despite high unemployment

 VietNamNet Bridge – Economics remains the “hottest” major and the most popular choice among university students.

The struggle to protect Mekong Delta’s forests

 VietNamNet Bridge – A prolonged period of scorching sun over the last several days is endangering the forests of the Mekong Delta. Locals, fearing the worst, are devoting all of their resources and strength to preventing catastrophic fires.