Vinatex prepared for sell-off

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s largest textile and garment manufacturer Vinatex has again failed to complete procedures for a first quarter initial public offering.

Saigon woman wants to marry a death row prisoner

 VietNamNet Bridge - The Supreme People's Court in Ho Chi Minh City recently received the application of a 26-year-old woman proposing to register marriage to a 57-year-old death-row prisoner.

The obsession of the “lobster island”

 VietNamNet Bridge – The lobster hatchery in Cam Binh commune of Cam Ranh Bay in the central sea city of Nha Trang has been endangered by the environment pollution.

Technology market new but promising: experts

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s technology market may be new but it has prospered and promises great potential as the technology and equipment traded have constantly increased, according to the Vietnam Economic News.

Gene therapy shows promise for HIV control without drugs: study

U.S. researchers said Wednesday they have used gene therapy involving genetically engineered T- cells to successfully decrease the amount of the AIDS virus in several patients taken off antiretroviral drug therapy (ADT) entirely,

Ministry clears airport corp equitisation

VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Transport’s proposal to equitise the giant Airport Corporation of Vietnam has received the go-ahead from the planning and investment agency.

Art & Entertainment News Headlines 7/3

 Art show celebrates creativity with do paper; 11 films to be screened at French festival; Hollywood experts to teach film direction, cinematography; UK band comes to Hard Rock Cafe; Color Me Run held for the first time in Viet Nam

Social News Headlines 7/3

 Crane hits cement gate, three die; Forest fires engulf Hoang Lien National Park; Japan loan helps VN address climate change; Quang Nam offers free bus for air passengers; Fishing ship saved in Truong Sa archipelago

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 7/3

 Strong inflow of FDI forecast to continue; SBV delays debt classification deadline; US$1.3 billion investment in energy; Doosan Vina –first nuclear products supplier in SEA

Vietnamese students rank 5th worldwide in extra learning time

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese students rank fifth in the world in spending time at extra classes, according to the Ministry of Education and Training.  

Over 700 IP projects cancelled

 VietNamNet Bridge – Over 700 projects in local industrial parks (IPs) have seen investment licenses withdrawn or halted operations due to financial problems,

Sports News Headlines 6/3

 Over 90 chess masters compete in HDBank International Open; Officials sent to the touchlines; 70 cyclists to participate in international cycling event; Vinh wins weightlifting silver; World No 8 sent home by S Korean

Early treatment 'cures' second US HIV-positive baby

US researchers have revealed another baby carrying the HIV virus, which leads to Aids, may have been cured through early treatment.

Russia builds five-star resort in coastal Khanh Hoa

 VietNamNet Bridge – Construction of a five-star resort invested by Russia’s State Development Company was launched at Bai Dai Beach, Cam Lam District, the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa, on March 4.

Vietnam betting on strategic cooperation with Samsung

VietNamNet Bridge – Great opportunities would be created by the many-sided cooperation with the South Korean giant Samsung, which Vietnam should not miss. However, big challenges would also be generated.

Young weightlifters bag medals at Asian tourney

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese athletes have won five silvers and one bronze on the first competition day of the 2014 Asian Junior Weightlifting Championships in Thailand on March 4.

Hanoi kicks off first BRT bus stop

VietNamNet Bridge – The Ha Noi Transport Department began to construct the first bus stop for the Ha Noi Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system at the Le Van Luong-Hoang Minh Giam intersection Wednesday morning.  

Extinct species appears in Thanh Hoa

On March 5, the Xuan Lien Nature Reserve in Thanh Hoa Province confirmed that the muntjac species with scientific name as Muntiacus rooseveltorum, which was considered extinct 84 years ago, suddenly appeared in the reserve.

U19 Vietnam thrashes Arsenal 3-0 in London

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s U19 squad convincingly defeated U19 Arsenal in London 3-0 during their first excursion to Europe.

Ukraine crisis: EU leaders to hold emergency talks

 EU leaders are to begin an emergency summit to decide how strongly they should respond to Russia's troop deployment in Ukraine's Crimea region.

JPY200 bln in ODA expected for Vietnam in 2014

VietNamNet Bridge – Japan will source at least 200 billion Yen in official development assistance (ODA) for Vietnam in 2014 – equivalent to the previous year’s figure.

Exhibition of eight contemporary female artists in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge - "The look of the woman," held by the Goethe Institute Hanoi and the Art Vietnam Gallery, brings together the latest works of eight female artists who are exciting in practicing contemporary art.

Vietnam keeps close watch on Ukraine developments

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam is maintaining a close watch on the situation in Ukraine, Vietnamese Foreign Ministry spokesman Le Hai Binh said on March 5.

US senior official visits Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge – US’ Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Wendy Sherman paid a working visit to Vietnam on March 4 to discuss ways to further foster cooperation between the two countries in the coming time.

Quy Nhon fish paste recognised as Asian specialty

 VietNamNet Bridge – “Cha ca Quy Nhon” (Quy Nhon fish paste”, a specialty of central Binh Dinh Province, has been recognised by the Asian Records Organisation (ARO) as one of Asian specialties.