14 schoolchildren killed in traffic accident in India

At least 14 schoolchildren were killed and 18 others were injured when a school bus fell into a canal on Tuesday in Khammam district of southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, said police.

Greece raises 1.3 bln euros in treasury bills auction

Debt-laden Greece raised on Tuesday 1.3 billion euros (1.72 billion U.S. dollars) in a new treasury bills auction, according to an announcement of the Public Debt Management Agency (PDMA).

100kg python dies of lung cancer at bird sanctuary

VietNamNet Bridge – A rare reticulated python of nearly 100kg in weight was reported dead at a bird sanctuary in the southern province of Bac Lieu. The python will be stuffed for display at the sanctuary.

Car owners will be bent with taxes and fees

It is estimated that when the new tax and fee regulations take effect, the total sum of money every Vietnamese person has to pay to possess a car would be 2.5 times higher than in the US.

ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 21/3

Vietnamese folk tale featured in Paris; Sao Mai organisers impose strict rules this year; Province unveils plans to restore Cham tower; Beauty of northwestern ladies in city; ‘I’m Doctor Know-All’ on Youth Theater stage

Poet Hachikai Mimi set to give lectures on Japanese literature

Hachikai Mimi, one of the most promising young poets/writers in Japan, will arrive in Vietnam to host lectures on Japanese contemporary literature and poetry in Hanoi, Hue and HCMC from Tuesday until Saturday.

Ministry denies rumour of telecoms merger

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MoIC) yesterday refuted rumours in the local media of a merger between Vinaphone and MobiFone, subsidiaries of the Viet Nam Post and Telecommunications (VNPT).

Province unveils plans to restore Cham tower

VietNamNet Bridge – Authorities in Thua Thien-Hue Province have approved a plan to restore and renovate a Cham temple tower in the Phu Vang District's Phu Dien Commune.

Suicide bomber detonates himself in Syria's Daraa, many killed

A suicide bomber riding a car bomb blew himself up late Tuesday at an intersection in southern Daraa province, killing an unidentified number of civilians and law-enforcement members, according to state-run SANA news agency.

Women workers not being ill-treated in Malaysia: Ministry

Many Vietnamese guest workers are stranded in Malaysia after their employer failed to extend their visas, confirmed the Overseas Labour Department of the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs in Vietnam.

Oversea Vietnamese student honored by US President

Thach Tak Nguyen, who graduated from California-Los Angles (UCLA), has been honored by US President Barack Obama as one of five successful leaders of the Champions of Change program.

English Premier League trophy to arrive in HCM City

Football fans of the English Premier League will have the chance to see the Barclays Premiership Trophy in HCM City on March 27.

Vietnam eager to help Japan with reconstruction

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam is willing to assist Japan to reconstruct the country, says Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung.

Vietnamese athletes break into Asia’s top ten

The Asian Athletics Federation has included Vietnamese track and field representatives in their list of the top ten outstanding regional athletes.

GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 21/3

Party chief hopes new height in VN-Myanmar ties; Vietnam-Colombia visa exemption effective; Deputy PM receives Indian ambassador; Party ties with global counterparts increased

Are teachers rich or poor?

here are big differences in the income of teachers. While the majority of teachers complain that the income is not high enough to cover their basic needs, some “branded teachers” can earn billions of dong a year.

Small businesses don’t know what they need for IT upgrading project

VietNamNet Bridge – A lot of small businesses do not know how to utilize the information technology in their works, and they need the support from the State and advices from consultants.

Government focuses on creating new laws

VietNamNet Bridge – The Government held a law-drafting session in Hanoi on March 19-20 under the chair of Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung.

What to do to attract more Japanese travelers? (part 2)

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese travel firms have vowed to lure more Japanese travelers to Vietnam. But how to do that remains a headache.

Mineral sand mines in Binh Dinh found to be radioactive contaminated

The Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment has discovered violations at all the eight titanium exploitation and processing sites in Binh Dinh province, imposing the fine of over 400 million dong on the enterprises.

Can Tho exhibition highlights sporting prowess

VietNamNet Bridge – An exhibition called Can Tho Sports – Stages of Development opened at the city's museum yesterday morning, March 20.

7.6 magnitude earthquake hits Mexico's Pacific coast

Strong tremors were felt in Mexico City and prompted panicked residents to flee from shaking buildings on Tuesday as a powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake jolted Mexico's Pacific coast.

Philippine experts eye sponges, snails to produce new drugs

Philippines researchers are studying marine microorganisms in sponges that may lead to the production of new drugs for tuberculosis, pneumonia and other infectious diseases, and snails that could provide anti-pain agents,

VietinBank issues international bonds amid big challenges

The information that VietinBank, one of the biggest commercial banks in Vietnam which has been equitized, is planning to issue international bonds and has surprised financial analysts, because it is not the ideal time to do that now.

New iPad sales top 3 million: Apple

Apple announced on Monday that 3 million new iPads have been sold since its launch last Friday.