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Sarkozy says eurozone's financial crisis over, economy recovering

French President Nicolas Sarkozy said on Tuesday the eurozone's financial crisis was ended and economy of the single-currency bloc was recovering.

PM Dung meets leaders at Nuclear Security Summit

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung held meetings with his New Zealand, UK and Pakistani counterparts on the sidelines of the second Nuclear Security Summit in Seoul on March 27.

More Chinese go gym for fitness

A growing desire by men for "six-pack" abdominal muscles is costing them time and money and expanding the market for the fitness and slimming industries in China.

UN, Vietnam sign 2012-2016 joint cooperation plan

The new One Plan signed in Hanoi on March 27 will help mobilize, manage and effectively use UN official development aid for Vietnam’s socio-economic development in line with UN comparative advantages.

Vietnamese exports to EU banging against thick barriers to entry

The EU, the center of the global public debt crisis is tightening its belt, which means that the export market for Vietnam has been narrowed. Besides, the importer also sets up a lot of strict technical barriers.

Obese youths with particular genetic variants prone to fatty liver disease: study

Obese youths with particular genetic variants may be more prone to fatty liver disease, a leading cause of chronic liver disease in children and adolescents in industrialized countries,

Knocking transfer pricing on the head

Deputy minister of Finance Do Hoang Anh Tuan said that the tax sector not only took drastic measures to fight transfer pricing at foreign-invested enterprises, but local firms were also subject to strong actions.

Natural teak forests declining: FAO

The Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO) said Monday that natural teak forests are declining worldwide and the quality of natural grown teak wood is deteriorating.

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