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Japanese tsunami to not create price rise waves

VietNamNet Bridge – The earthquake and tsunami in Japan are thought to push the steel prices up, since import countries will lose a big exporter. However, experts have affirmed that it will not affect the domestic prices.

Nick Carter and girlfriend take a stroll in Hanoi

VietNamNet Bridge – Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter and his girlfriend Lauren Kitt spent the whole morning of March 26 walking through Hang Bac Street in Hanoi’s old quarters.

V-League giants look to avoid slip-ups

VietNamNet Bridge - With some of the strong contenders playing at home or against weaker teams this weekend, the V-League points table is likely to assume a more normal look.

GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 26/3

Legislators discuss term reports of leaders; US veterans hand over files on 180 VN soldiers; Party, State and people put faith in youth; Viet Nam - Morocco trade offers potential; DPRK youth delegation on visit

Ha Noi plans financial centre

VietNamNet Bridge - Ha Noi is planning to turn the area west of West Lake into a world-class banking and financial centre by 2030.

Country Lady fest hit by budget cuts

VietNamNet Bridge - This year's Ba Chua Xu (Country Lady) Festival will kick off next Monday without an opening ceremony, event organisers said.

Past, present merge in photo exhibition

A photography exhibition entitled What is lost and what remains is featuring 20 black-and-white images taken by Swedish sociologist Eva Lindskog between 1975 and 1989, reflecting the lives of Vietnamese people during the war and its aftermath.

Scholars receive cultural awards

Six Vietnamese and international scholars were honoured with the Phan Chau Trinh Cultural Award for outstanding achievements in their areas of work at a ceremony held in HCM City on Thursday.

Ukrainian leader sees many trade prospects

Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych on March 25 began his official visit to Viet Nam at the invitation of President Nguyen Minh Triet. Viet Nam News spoke to the President of Ukraine before his arrival in Viet Nam.

Vietnam advance at London Olympics Asian qualifiers

The Vietnamese national women’s football team came from behind to beat archrivals Thailand 2-1 on Friday and secured a spot to advance to the next round at the 2012 London Olympics Asian qualifiers.

Netherlands royal couple to visit Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - The Prince of Orange and Princess Máxima of the Netherlands will pay an official visit to Vietnam from March 28-31.

London Mayor’s wife visits Saigonese orphans

VietNamNet Bridge – The Mayor of London’s wife, Barbara Bear, paid a visit to the Christina Nobel Center for disadvantaged children in HCM City in the morning of March 24.

ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 26/3

Treasured ancient Han – Nom documents on display; Museum showcases conical hats, terraced fields; Exhibition of Ukrainian miniature artworks opens; Veteran artist spotlights wonder of nature; Int’l fireworks festival to take place in April

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 26/3

Self-nominated student runs for National Assembly;  Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia youths boost cooperation; Vietnam Air to change flight codes; Petrol attendant sacked for cheating customers  

EVN Telecom asks for cooperation, but “big guys” shake hands

The Electricity of Vietnam has asked for the Ministry of Information and Communication’s intervention, so that EVN Telecom can “borrow  waves” from other mobile networks (roaming). However, big mobile network operators have expressed disagreement.

War crimes and comedies at Francophonie Film Festival

Women’s rights, war atrocities and the sexual politics of the working class are some of the themes of the movies at this year’s Francophonie Film Festival at Idecaf, 28 Le Thanh Ton Street, HCMC’s District 1, March 28 - April 3.

Vietnam trade deficit with China surges

VietNamNet Bridge - The trade deficit with China has risen eight-fold since 2002 to US$12.7 billion last year, or 102 percent of the total trade deficit.

Power company threatens to cut electricity, enterprises on a hot tin roof

VietNamNet Bridge – While enterprises are on tenterhooks because of the threat by the Hiep Phuoc Power Company (HPPC) to cut electricity from April 1, 2011, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) still has not raised its voice.

Japan gov't blasts nuke plant safety management after 2 workers expose to high radiation

Japan's Economy, Trade and Industry Minister slammed work management and safety protocols at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant following two workers being hospitalized after being exposed to radiation 10,000 times the normal level.

HCM City prioritises hi-tech investment

VietNamNet Bridge - Remarkable improvements in the investment and business environment have drawn more foreign and local hi-tech investors to Ho Chi Minh City, the biggest economic hub in Vietnam.