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Brakish water spells bad news for Delta

VietNamNet Bridge - Salt water intrusion in coastal provinces in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta has occurred earlier this year than previous years, affecting thousands of ha of rice.

2 Vietnam turtles among 25 most threatened

VietNamNet Bridge - Two turtles found in Vietnam are listed among the world’s 25 most endangered by the Wildlife Conservation Society and the Turtle Conservation Coalition.

Local coffee firms cry foul at foreign rivals

VietNamNet Bridge - Foreign rivals are leaving many local coffee processors and exporters crying for help from local authorities.

Terrifying performance by Vietnamese artist

VietNamNet Bridge – After the controversial “Fly off” performance art show in 2010, Lai Thi Dieu Ha once again amazed and terrified the audience with her mortification performance on February 22 in Hanoi.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 27/2

Work begins on Asia’s biggest fish-oil plant; Vietnam harvests first world-standard cocoa crop; Tanker caught siphoning off gas in cemetery; VNPost to merge postal savings arm with bank; Customs announces 'manifesto' to cut red tape    

ADB President to visit Vietnam

Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Haruhiko Kuroda will travel to Vietnam from February 28 to March 2, as part of the final preparations for ADB's upcoming Annual Meeting, according to a news release.

“Virtual marriages” – a new trend for teens

VietNamNet Bridge – To prove their everlasting love, many teen couples have acquired “virtual marriage certificates”.

"Of Gods and Men" wins Cesar for best film

At the 36th French Cesar Awards, or "French Oscars," Xavier Beauvois' "Of Gods and Men" won the Best Film award Friday night.

India has stopped exporting animal feed to Vietnam? It’s just intimidation

VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnam Feed Association has confirmed that the information that India has stopped exporting animal feed to Vietnam is just “news circulated for intimidation”.

SPORTS IN BRIEF 26/2

Vietnamese archers take silvers at Asian Grand Prix; Can Tho gears up for national sports event in 2012;  Song Lam Nghe An at top, ACB sunk to bottom; New training centre for rowers

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 26/2

Japan to help improve Hanoi public transport; $1.4 for the poor amid record power price hike; Porn traders arrested; Three murders occur within 10 hours in Hanoi; 3,500 workers strike for salary raise amid inflation  

Transport companies threaten to raise fees

VietNamNet Bridge - Soon after the announcement of a rise in petrol prices on February 24, many transport companies said they would follow suit.

Vets to treat injured Hoan Kiem lake turtle

VietNamNet Bridge - The Emergency Committee for the Saving of the Hoan Kiem Lake Turtle decided yesterday to treat the injured turtle at Thap Rua (Turtle Tower) in the middle of the lake.

Vietnamese youth’s reckless spending

VietNamNet Bridge – According to a recent survey, Vietnamese people at the age of 21-29 use banking services more than other age groups.

The first public len dong ritual in Hanoi

VietNamNet Bridge – The performance was organized at the French Cultural Center, 24 Trang Tien, Hanoi on February 23, with the participation of practitioners from Hanoi’s neighboring provinces.

Higher dollar price and economic difficulties force students to rethink plans to study abroad

VietNamNet Bridge – Many parents have complained that due to the sharp dollar price increases they have to cut down the sums of money they send abroad to their children to fund their children’s study.

Foreigners comment on Vietnamese singers’ English

VietNamNet Bridge – In 2010, some young Vietnamese singers tried to internationalize Vietnamese music by releasing albums in English. It is expected that this “wave” will continue in 2011

Vietnam pulls guest workers out of Libya

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung yesterday directed relevant ministries to continue co-operating with Vietnamese representative agencies in riot-stricken Libya to ensure the safety of Vietnamese guest workers there.

Quang Ninh looks to improve safety of boats on Ha Long Bay

The People's Committee of Quang Ninh Province is considering tightening regulations for boats staying overnight in Ha Long Bay, with vessels not meeting standards banned from operating, said deputy chairman of the committee Dang Huy Hau.

Imports, exports both decline

Viet Nam's export turnover was estimated at US$5.25 billion in February, a decline of 26 per cent in comparison with the previous month's figure, the General Statistics Office (GSO) announced yesterday.