It’s time for e-learning to boom in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – E-learning, with its high usability and interaction level, has become more and more popular in Vietnam. The market is expected to witness a boom once more big e-learning app developers jump into it.

Art & Entertainment News Headlines 15/3

 Vietnam’s museums to display artifacts in New York; MPK opens photo exhibition in Hue; Art exhibition marks changes of HCM and Lyon cities; Vietnamese bartenders to compete in regional contest

Social News Headlines 15/3

 450 bridges to be built in rural areas nationwide; Germany funds UXO clearance in Thua Thien-Hue; Drug smugglers receive death sentences; Five hospitalised for mushroom poisoning; RoK helps Vietnam in marine research

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 15/3

 PM green-lights construction corp listing; Vietnamese furniture companies expand overseas markets; SBV asks for lending interest rate cut; Samsung Vietnam’s 2013 exports generate US$24 billion

Foreign Ministry: March busy with diplomatic activities

 VietNamNet Bridge – President Truong Tan Sang will pay a State-level visit to Japan from March 16-19 at the invitation of Japanese Emperor Akihito, a Vietnamese Foreign Minister’s spokesperson has said.

PM approves civil aviation plans through 2030

VietNamNet Bridge – The fleet of civil aircraft in Vietnam will increase to 230-250 by 2030, in accordance with the recent civil aviation strategy approved by the Prime Minister.

Vietnam raises voice against child violence

 VietNamNet Bridge – The protection of children’s rights in armed conflicts requires enhanced cooperation and technical support between relevant sides such as governments, regional and international organisations,

Disgraced bank head given death sentence for corruption

VietNamNet Bridge – A former bank director was sentenced to death after being found guilty of corruption by the People's Court of the Central Highlands province of Dak Nong yesterday, March 13.

Leaders receive Francophone head

VietNamNet Bridge – Abdou Diouf, Secretary General of the International Francophone Organisation (OIF), became a guest of President Truong Tan Sang and National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung in Ha Noi yesterday, March 13.

State to open derivatives market in 2016

VietNamNet Bridge – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has approved a project to develop a State-controlled centralised derivatives market, which will begin operating in 2016 and follow international technical standards.

Sports News Headlines 14/3

 Viet Nam U19 hold Coventry City; TSN take a step closer to defending nat'l title; Players called up for Davis Cup; Gymnasts set for int'l comp; That dominates seventh stage; Women keen to fulfil Cup dream

Revisions made to People's Court law

 VietNamNet Bridge – The revised Law on Organisation of the People's Court must be in line with the new Constitution, advancing the country's efforts in judicial reforms, noted National Assembly Standing Committee members.

Norwegian Crown Prince due to visit Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge – Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon Magnus and Crown Princess Mette-Marit are scheduled to visit Vietnam from March 18-21 at the invitation of Vice President Nguyen Thi Doan.

New A/H5N1 strain subtype found in Can Tho

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of the Mekong Delta City of Can Tho reported on March 13 that a new subtype of H5N1 avian influenza virus, 2.3.2.1C, has been discovered in some outbreaks in the locality.

Vietnam, Japan deepen strategic partnership

VietNamNet Bridge – The upcoming visit by State President Truong Tan Sang to Japan is highlighted as a significant political event that will bolster bilateral political trust and strategic partnership in the light of regional

“Industrialization dream” makes fertile land fallow

 VietNamNet Bridge – Tens of thousands of fertile agriculture land in the Mekong River Delta have been left uncultivated because of the local authorities’ “industrialization dream.”

Bodies of five students found beneath the sand in Dak Lak

 VietNamNet Bridge – Going to a stream to catch fish, a man discovered a human arm on the ground, next to four pairs of sandals. The police then detected the bodies of five students buried under sand.

Elephants play football at the Central Highlands Festival

 VietNamNet Bridge - On the morning of March 13, at the ongoing Central Highland Festival in Dak Lak province, elephants were divided into two groups to make penalty shots.

Modest investment for the women’s football team’s World Cup dream

 VietNamNet Bridge - While Thailand, Myanmar and Jordan have been training, the Vietnamese women’s football team has just been convened.

Vietnam football ranks first in South East Asia

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam earned 52 points after defeating Hong Kong 3-1, bringing the total point to 224 to rank 125th on the latest FIFA rankings.

Bulgarian man uses fake ATM cards to withdraw a suitcase of money

 VietNamNet Bridge – A Bulgarian citizen - Stoyanoy Yuliyan Georgiev – was arrested while using fake ATM cards to withdraw money in HCM City. Searching the suspect's room, the police seized a suitcase full of Vietnamese banknotes.

Truong Son knocks out Quang Liem in the game between VN’s top chessmen

 VietNamNet Bridge - In the match between the two leading players of Vietnam, Nguyen Ngoc Truong Son unexpectedly defeated Vietnam’s No. 1 player, International Super Grandmasters Le Quang Liem after 63 moves.

Central and southern regions suffer from drought

 VietNamNet Bridge - Over the past 3 months, a number of provinces in the Central Region, the Central Highlands and the Southern Region have not had rain. Many localities fall into a serious drought.

HCM City to have Tourism Department

 VietNamNet Bridge – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has approved Ho Chi Minh City’s plan to set up an agency responsible for management of tourism in the city.

Pleiku City blocked to catch a buffalo

 VietNamNet Bridge – The police blocked off some roads, asked locals to close the door to hunt for a 300 kg buffalo that butted and injured ten people on street.