Van Trang stands out in the second night of Dancing with the Stars (photo)

VietNamNet Bridge – Actress Van Trang showed off her curves and her flexibility in a black-white fringe costume when she performed Cha cha cha with Vasil in the first competition night of the Dancing with the Stars 2012 on March 25.

Vietnamese investors hunting for foreign developed resorts (part 2)

The Vietnamese tycoons in the real estate sector believe that it is now the right time to buy real estate products, as the market’s difficulties have made the products cheaper.

Health Minister commits to reduce hospital overload after 2015

VietNamNet Bridge - Health Minister Nguyen Thi Kim Tien told the National Assembly Standing Committee--that reducing the overload at state-owned hospitals in big cities is one of the ministry’s key tasks until 2015.

Gender imbalance rate highest in central province

VietNamNet Bridge – The gender rate of newborn babies in the central province of Quang Ngai is 100 girls/117.3 boys, the highest imbalance rate in the central and Central Highland regions of Vietnam.

Hang easily defends national cross-country title in Hue

VietNamNet Bridge – Truong Thanh Hang easily defended her title in the women's 5km event at the Tien Phong (Vanguard) newspaper's national cross-country run and semi-marathon in Hue City on Sunday.

Vietnam’s most famous female DJ passes away at 30

VietNamNet Bridge – DJ Bo, the beautiful “magician of sound”, died at 7am, March 25. She was only 30.

Vietnam, China ink deal on Bac Luan 2 bridge

The Ministries of Transport of Vietnam and China signed an agreement and a protocol on building Bac Luan 2 bridge connecting Mong Cai in northern coastal Quang Ninh province with Dongxing in China’s Guangxi province.

Tougher penalties against illegal food additives

Tough penalties will be used to end entrenched abuses in the catering industry, such as the use of poppy capsules, a major source of many opiates, and industrial coloring agents, according to the top food administrator.

NATO missile defense not targeting Russia: Rasmussen

The U.S.-led NATO missile defense system is not targeting Russia, so Russia's deployment of offensive weapons against the system would be a waste of money, NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said Monday.

Suicide cases show Vietnamese students lack life skills

Psychologists have pointed out that the increasing number of students committing suicides show the lack of life skills of Vietnamese students and the inappropriate attention of schools to the teaching of life skills to students.

Smart phones – the prey for high-tech crimes

More and more holes and malicious codes on smart phones have been discovered recently, while experts have warned that smart phones could be the targets for high-tech crimes.

2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit begins morning plenary session

The morning plenary session of the 2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit started here Tuesday morning, with leaders and representatives from more than 50 nations and four international institutions discussing the response to nuclear terrorism,

U.S. research points to possible new route to fight dengue virus

U.S. researchers have identified enzymes and biochemical compounds called lipids that are targeted and modified by the dengue virus during infection.

MOF accepts preferential fees to rescue Cai Mep – Thi Vai port developers

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has decided to offer preferential fees in an effort to rescue the Cai Mep – Thi Vai port developers who have seen the number of international ships going in and out decreasing sharply.

Music reduces rejection of heart transplants in mice: study

Music could reduce rejection of heart transplants in mice by influencing the immune system, researchers said in a study published on Friday.

Government vows to step up the fight against transfer pricing

VietNamNet Bridge – The determination to combat the transfer pricing has never been so strong as nowadays, which can be seen in a series of moves taken recently.

Weak banks strive to attract foreign investors

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has approved a plan to restructure credit institutions by 2015 which includes permission for foreign banks to acquire higher stakes in weak lenders.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 27/3

Import taxes reduced as of April 1; PetroVietnam focuses on its core businesses; Brokers to report client holdings more often; Delta seafood firms, farmers in chain of debts; Food processors face capital shortage;

Buyers sought for 7.3m tonnes of export rice

Viet Nam has sufficient supplies to export 7.3 million tonnes of rice in 2012, officials said at a meeting held in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Dong Thap on Friday.

Chea Sim re-elected as Cambodian Senate President

VietNamNet Bridge – The President of the ruling Cambodian People's Party (CPP), Chea Sim, was re-elected as President of the Senate in the third tenure on March 24.

Interesting performances at Got Talent’s fourth semi-final show (video)

VietNamNet Bridge – The fourth semi-final show of the Vietnam Got Talent 2012--on March 25 in HCM City, entertained the audience with interesting performances.

Child drivers (video)

VietNamNet Bridge – A nine-month boy drives a car, boys of 3-5 years old drive motorbikes by one hand… on the street have been recently reported in Vietnam.

Mekong Delta has bumper rice crop – the opportunity for VN to boost exports

Mekong River Delta farmers have, once again, a bountiful crop. Exporters keep optimistic about rice export in 2012.

"Fashion & Life" show of March

VietNamNet Bridge – Below are latest designs by Vietnamese fashion designers which were introduced at the monthly fashion show called “Fashion & Life” in HCM City on March 23.

New approach to poverty reduction

VietNamNet Bridge – Leaders of Central Highlands' provinces yesterday called for more support from the Government to help reduce poverty through sustainable, community-based programmes.