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Outstanding athletes, trainers honoured

A ceremony to honour the country’s best athletes and trainers was held at the National Sports Training Centre in Hanoi to mark 66 years of Vietnam Sports Day (March 27). 

On a magic tour with Harry Potter

Harry Potter's fans in Britain could go to Hogwarts with the bespectacled boy and start a magic trip from the upcoming Saturday.

“Big cheeses” struggle to withdraw capital

Under the pressure of the public opinion and the government’s request, State-owned economic groups have to withdraw investment capital from ‘left-handed’ projects. However, this process is difficult.

Vietnam active in international efforts for nuclear security

Vietnam has been involved in the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism (GICNT) and is considering approving the Additional Protocol (AP) of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 28/3

Vietnamese company exports online games to 10 countries; Rubber exports: need to seek more markets; Real estate brokerages switch to selling ... pho; Automaker association calls for delaying traffic fees; Association suggests building small condos

SLNA beat Ninh Binh at V-League

VietNamNet Bridge – Song Lam Nghe An (SLNA) showed their prowess yesterday, March 26, as they defeated Ninh Binh 2-0 in the round 11 match at Ninh Binh Stadium.

Vinashin executives go to trial for business misconduct

Former chairman and general director of Vietnam's troubled shipbuilder Vinashin will appear in court today, March 27, to account for their alleged business miscondcucts.

Deputy PM seeks IT cooperation in India

Vietnam will establish an information technology (IT) training centre named after the Indian IT city of Bangalore, says Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan.

Swiss artist brings golden art to Vietnam

‘Golden Art for Golden Time’ by Swiss artist Thomas Sarbach on Sunday opened at HCMC Fine Arts Museum, offering a link between gold and art, contemporary people and history.

Statue of patriot moved to bank of Huong River

VietNamNet Bridge – The central province of Thua Thien – Hue has relocated a 10-tonne statue of patriotic scholar Phan Boi Chau (1867 – 1940) in a park by the Huong River in Hue.

Travel firms fret over higher admission fees at tourism sites

Many local tourist attractions have announced to hike prices of admission since Thua Thien-Hue Province recently decided to revise up ticket prices for entry into cultural relics sites, throwing tour operators into a difficult position.

ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 27/3

Elephants raced in Dak Lak; Performance marks International Theatre Day; Int’l exhibition held during Hung Kings Temple Festival; Ninh Binh hosts Dong Son historic artefacts' exhibition; Vietnamese film attracts French audiences  

Legislature to approve 13 bills at mid-year session

The National Assembly is expected to adopt 13 bills and a draft resolution, and debate 7 other bills in its mid-year session, according to NA Office Chairman Nguyen Hanh Phuc.

VAMA asks government to break applying car fees

VietNamNet Bridge – The Viet Nam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) has asked the Government and relevant authorities to postpone the implementation of a series of car fees initiated by the Ministry of Transport.

Sea threatens protective forest

VietNamNet Bridge – As much as 400 ha of protective forest in southern Bac Lieu Province have been encroached on by the sea since 2009, according to the provincial Department of Forest Management.

Leaking dam needs overall check, experts say

Amidst increasing concerns about the leaking dam of the Song Tranh 2 hydropower plant, some experts have called for a comprehensive check of the facility in order to avoid any possible consequences.

Authorities get tough on curbing illegal wall ads

VietNamNet Bridge – Authorities have decided to get tough on Ha Noi's ever spreading illegal wall advertisments.

Road, sea, and air transport costs rising, following the fuel price hike

VietNamNet Bridge – The fuel price increase commencing from mid March 2012, has triggered a new price wave. Road, sea air transport service providers all have announced the fee increases.

Poland develops "handicapped handbook" internet page for Euro 2012

Some 2,000 handicapped-friendly premises in cities hosting Euro 2012 are included in the internet browser entitled "Handicapped-Handbook" coordinating preparations for the football tournament.

Safety shortcuts put workers' lives at risk

VietNamNet Bridge – Dao Ngoc Manh, a victim of a furnace explosion in northern Thai Binh Province's Hop Thanh Company six days ago, lies swathed in bandages, except for his face which is misshapen and puffed with oedema.