VietNamNet Bridge - After two dry days, “nom” – the characteristic humidity of spring in northern Vietnam – has returned to Hanoi. Drizzle helps trees grow but it makes troubles for Hanoians.

E-cigarettes, promoted as a way to quit regular cigarettes, are actually associated with higher odds of cigarette smoking among U.S. teens, U.S. researchers said Thursday.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) and Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PVN) will be banned from investing in real estate, banking, insurance and stock market, said the Ministry of Finance.

Hue Festival to feature 60 art troupes; Indie film focuses on father and son; Concert features Korean talents; TV film spotlights national defense; HCMC exhibition honours southern wartime women

 Northwestern poverty reduction policies to face review; Sai Gon River bridge in danger; Smuggled Chinese pigeons seized in Quang Ninh; Soft skills a must for Vietnamese workers; Work accident inspections progress slowly

 Sacombank, Phuong Nam could merge; HSBC: Vietnam’s CPI to rise 6.5 percent; Bird flu takes toll on livestock industry; Thousands of businesses set up in two months; Ministry maintains petrol retail prices

 Nguyen Nga, a Vietnamese-French woman who has participated in various PR activities for Long Bien Bridge, said she is able to secure EUR80 million to preserve and restore the bridge.

 Goran to train Dong Tam Long An; Nam advances in Thailand; Tennis tourney for women begins; Ha Nam assured of top two finish

 VietNamNet Bridge - A photo exhibition featuring Hanoi's markets, past and present, is held at the Vietnam’s Woman Museum, 36 Ly Thuong Kiet Street from March 6 through April 15.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam has been told not to be too worried about the competition with the EU sourced products in the home market once the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) is signed.

Vietnam affirms ASEAN’s commitment to human rights; President welcomes new ambassadors; HCM City hopes for enhanced ties with Cambodian localities; Hopes rise for better housing  

After three months of stable operation in orbit, Vietnam’s first macro satellite PicoDragon gradually reduced its altitude and was burnt when it fell into the Earth's atmosphere, marking the first step in the development of satellites in Vietnam.

Controversy is surrounding claims by Newsweek to have found the creator of the Bitcoin virtual currency.

 VietNamNet Bridge - After eight people died and dozens were injured in a suspension bridge collapse in Lai Chau, the provinces in the central region have also detected many bridges in danger of collapse.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A nearly 20 minute clip showing several traffic policemen in HCM City “scanning” the purse of a traffic violator was posted on the Internet early this week.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A 28-game ban and a VND20 million (US$950) fine on defender Tran Dinh Dong of Song Lam Nghe An FC – the fiercest fine on the history of V-League – has attracted the attention of the world media.

 VietNamNet Bridge - By 3pm on March 6, forest fires in Hoang Lien National Park in Sa Pa, Lao Cai province were under control.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The exhibition titled "Six Spring Colors" is held from March 6-11 at the Museum of Fine Arts in Hanoi. The authors are six female artists who recently obtain a master degree at the Vietnam University of Fine Arts.

 VietNamNet Bridge - By 2030, the inlying area of Hanoi will have 60 parks, including 18 new parks, according to the city’s planning on parks to 2030, with a vision to 2050.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Organizing one national exam instead of two as currently applied to find the most capable students for universities is what Vietnam strives for. But it still does not know how to do it.

VietNamNet Bridge – Today, the Ministry of Information and Communication (MIC) and Microsoft officially signed the memorandum of understanding (MoU) to established the framework for a long-term partnership. 

 VietNamNet Bridge – Distributing unlicensed games, using obscene images to advertise the games and evading tax, the game firms from China have been damaging the Vietnamese game market.

 VietNamNet Bridge – E-bidding has been refused by the state owned enterprises (SOEs) because its… outstanding strengths.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Doosan Heavy Industries Vietnam (Doosan Vina) has become the first company in Southeast Asia to be certified as a supplier of nuclear power products by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

 VietNamNet Bridge – Angkor EV 2013 is not worth a technology achievement at all. However, analysts believe that it deserves to be a big lesson to Vietnam on what to provide to customers.