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Drawing competition raises awareness for wildlife protection

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese children aged from 11 to 15 across the country have been invited to take part in a drawing contest with the theme of the Javan rhino and other endangered wildlife species.

SPORTS IN BRIEF 25/3

Huu Viet wins first gold at swimming champs; Megastar United favourites for First Division berth; Ngoc Linh wins gold at World Muay Thai Championships

French fighter jets attack Libyan air base

The French airforce struck a Libyan air base before sunrise Thursday, a military spokesman told a media conference.

Vietnamese fans go crazy with Backstreet Boys

VietNamNet Bridge – Thousands of people sang and danced with the four members of the Backstreet Boys in a rare show that met international standards at the Military Zone 7 stadium in HCM City on March 24 evening.

Obese women, children underestimate their weight: study

A new study has found that many overweight women and children often underestimate how heavy they are, according to media reports Wednesday.

GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 25/3

VN marks ties with Chile, Morocco; CPV, Fatherland Front visit Peru; Swiss-VN dialogue promotes relations; VN promotes co-operation with Saudi Arabia on energy, foodstuffs

Exercise may diminish negative impact of high-salt diet on hypertension: study

People who are more physically active are less likely to have high blood pressure associated with a high-sodium diet, a new study suggests.

NA members unsatisfied with Government report

While acknowledging what the Government has achieved in its 2007-2011 term as stated in a report, National Assembly deputies have pointed out the shortcomings the next administration will need to fix.

Japan earthquake rattles carmakers in China

The global supply chain disruption following the earthquake and tsunami in Japan has sent shockwaves through auto makers in China, especially companies that are funded by Japanese car makers.

EU summit greeted by anti-austerity protests

Tens of thousands of people marched here Thursday against austerity measures as European Union (EU) leaders were to begin a crucial summit to endorse a comprehensive response to the year-long debt crisis.

GM to recall 2,000 workers in Sept.

General Motors Company (GM) will recall the final 2,000 workers on lay off by September, Joe Ashton, vice president of United Auto Workers (UAW) said on Wednesday at a bargaining convention in Detroit.

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 25/3

Bird flu control programme to cost US$25 million; City to face 2 mil kWh power shortage next quarter;   Supermarkets launch big promotional program; Da Nang wants ‘China Beach’ signs dismantled   

Inflation remains key challenge in emerging Asia

Official statistics released on Wednesday showed that Singapore's consumer price index inflation moderated slightly in February, but inflation, like in most other economies in emerging Asia,

Wind power plant for Binh Dinh

The People’s Committee of the central province of Binh Dinh has approved a detailed plan to build the Phuong Mai 1 wind power plant in the Nhon Hoi Economic Zone.

Construction to promote green tech

VietNamNet Bridge - The construction industry would be giving preferential treatment to investors in green technology, said Nguyen Tran Nam, deputy minister of construction.

Commercial banks begin selling dollars to individuals, hesitantly

VietNamNet Bridge – Commercial banks have begun to sell dollars to individuals. However, in order to purchase dollars, buyers are subjected to complicated procedures.

Businesses scramble to prepare for power cuts

As the summer and with it, periodical power cuts, are drawing near, businesses throughout Ho Chi Minh City are rushing to buy electricity generators, reschedule production plans, and even lay off workers.

TRAVEL IN BRIEF 25/3

Lua Viet offers $1 Sai Gon River tours for students, factory workers; ASEAN considers single visa option; HCM City welcomes cruise ship; HCM City welcomes cruise ship

War veterans to meet students at Military History Museum

VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam Museum of Military History will host an exchange programme for war veterans and students on March 26.

Vietnam considers PPP model in developing infrastructure

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam needs about 16 billion dollar a year to develop infrastructure, while the state budget can only provide a half of the amount. The public-private partnership (PPP) model will bring capital to the projects.