SPORTS IN BRIEF 16/4

Long An claim victory in Hung Vuong volleyball cup; Vietnamese players enjoy win at China League chess match; Vietnam to host Asian women’s junior football competition

Toyota Vietnam releases recall plan on 65,000 cars

VietNamNet Bridge - Toyota Vietnam Friday afternoon officially offered its apology and released its recall plan starting next Monday on over 65,000 cars that were manufactured in Vietnam.

New reserve for Saola in Quang Nam

VietNamNet Bridge – The central province of Quang Nam has approved a Saola (Pseudoryx nghetinhensis) Natural Reserve to protect one of the world's most endangered and most elusive mammals.

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Eurozone inflation in March revised up to 2.7 percent

Annual inflation in the euro zone rose to 2.7 percent in March, higher than previously forecast and exceeding the 2-percent target preferred by the European Central Bank (ECB) to maintain price stability.

Ca Mau confronts receding future

VietNamNet Bridge - The Ca Mau headland could disappear altogether if authorities fail to prevent rock falls into the sea and soil erosion by wind and rain, environmentalists said on Wednesday.

Foreigners injecting money in mobile phone factories in Vietnam

While Vietnamese enterprises are not interested in projects on making mobile phones, foreign investors have been pouring money into projects to set up mobile phone factories in Vietnam.

New list of limited imports

The Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Decision No 1380/QD-BCT on March 25, revising the list of goods discouraged for import.

The race for primary schools begins

It is not by chance that parents say that the race for primary schools is as stiff and hot as the race for universities. The race for primary schools in the 2011-2012 academic year has entered the final sprint.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 16/4

Reforms needed to stamp out corruption; Exporters urged to exploit EU, US markets; Making it easier for investors; Urbanisation pushes national real estate market to new levels; IPOs hinge on poor market conditions

Vietnam still can see opportunities to boost exports to Japan

Vietnam’s export turnover to Japan in March 2011 still increased sharply through February, though people thought that the earthquake and tsunami in Japan would make the country’s demand for imports decrease.

Rattan makers to attend WWF fair

VietNamNet Bridge - Two Vietnamese rattan companies chosen by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) to attend a design fair in Frankfurt, Germany, were selected for their sustainable production methods.

Doubts that Trinh Cong Son pirate foreign music?

VietNamNet Bridge – A music work by late songwriter Trinh Cong Son is said to be similar to an American work.

Hanoi reduces street lights to save power

VietNamNet Bridge – Hanoi’s Chairman Nguyen The Thao has instructed government agencies based in the capital city to save electricity in the dry season.

Computer sales dips for first time since 2009

Computer sales declined in the first three months of this year for the first time since 2009 worldwide.

It will take Vietnam 4-5 years to switch to IPv6

The Ministry of Information and Communication believes that Vietnam will have to spend 4-5 years to complete the switch to IPv6 technology, provided that Internet service providers (ISP) commit to join forces to carry out the necessary changes.

Egypt's Mubarak to be moved to military hospital: MENA

Egyptian General Prosecutor Abdel-Meguid Mahmoud decided on Friday to move former President Hosni Mubarak to a military hospital, where he will remain in custody pending investigations, state MENA news agency reported.

Fans excited by epic encounter

VietNamNet Bridge - Football fans are hoping for a match of classic proportions when V-League giants SHB Da Nang and Becamex Binh Duong play each other at the Chi Lang Stadium tomorrow.

Backstreet Boys show in Vietnam a heavy failure

VietNamNet Bridge - Backstreet Boys’ “This is us” tour in Vietnam last month is a financial failure due to unsold and discounted tickets.

Johnson & Johnson announces recall of anti-seizure drug

Customer complaints of an "uncharacteristic odor" prompted Johnson & Johnson to recall about 57,000 bottles of the prescription anti-seizure drug, Johnson & Johnson announced on Thursday.

HCM City’s new traffic-jam curbing proposal cause controversy

To curb traffic jams and air pollution, HCM City Department of Transport has proposed to allow cars to go into downtown areas based on registration numbers. Voice have been raised against this idea.

Cannes Film Festival's 2011 schedule announced

The nineteen films competing for this year's Cannes festival top prize have been announced.

Port relocation makes no considerable progress

Despite efforts and a specific financial support mechanism applied by the government to speed up the port relocation, the process has not made any considerable progress due to problems in land allocation and transportation system building.

The ages of the kids who use brand name goods

VietNamNet Bridge – The distinction between the students from rich and from common families is evident within primary schools and has raised worries among parents.

Fake driving license on sale!

VietNamNet Bridge - Getting a driving license in many southern provinces such as Soc Trang, An Giang, Long An and Binh Thuan is just a piece of cake, as long as you have enough money.