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HCM City hosts Francophone Parliamentary Assembly’s conference

 A meeting of the Committee on Parliamentary Affairs of the Francophone Parliamentary Assembly (APF) opened in HCM City on March 24, bringing together over 50 delegates from 20 APF’s sub-committees. 

Israeli President concludes State visit to Vietnam

 Israeli President Reuven Ruvi Rivlin and his spouse left Hanoi on March 25 evening, wrapping up a week-long State visit to Vietnam at the invitation of Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang.

Vietnamese businesses stop advertising on Youtube

VietNamNet Bridge - Saying ‘no’ to Youtube means leaving an advertisement channel.

Forests enrich illegal loggers: NA deputies

News about forest devastation cases occurring throughout the country have appeared in newspapers recently. Deforestation has also been a hot item on the agenda of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee.

‘Healthy’ obese still face higher heart disease risk

 Even without high blood pressure or other signs of illness, obese adults have a much higher risk of developing heart disease than normal-weight peers, 

Land subsidence in Mekong Delta worsens

VietNamNet Bridge - Land subsidence in the Mekong Delta is becoming increasingly serious, caused mainly by overexploitation of underground water.

Rice farmers’ income drops by seven times in last 10 years

Vietnam, the second largest rice exporter in the world, is facing big challenges. The income of farmers has dropped by seven times in the last 10 years, while exports face barriers set by import countries. 

Social News 25/3

 Mekong Delta needs coping measures for land subsidence, Hanoi food festival welcomes celebrity chef Jack Lee, Dak Nong: Rice delivered to over 8,500 needy students, Quảng Ninh harbours pockets of extreme poverty

Vietnam wants to boost education cooperation with US

 Vietnam is keen to develop education cooperation with the US and particularly the Harvard University.

A unique music house in Hanoi

Two siblings Tran Dai Duong and Tran Hai Dang have had an idea to turn the whole space of their house in Hanoi from the ground floor to a part of level 2 to exhibit a huge collection of vinyl discs and vintage musical stuffs.

New agency targets effective food quality controls

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City has established a Food Safety and Hygiene Management Board, the first of its kind in the country. 

Teacher goes way out of his way to get a student back

  VietNamNet Bridge – The story of a 36-year-old teacher who always goes the extra mile for his students has inspired netizens to lend a helping hand.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 25/3

 Viet Nam’s coffee price highest in six years, PVTrans inks coal shipment deal with Tata International, Ca Mau develops ecological crab farming, Toyota Vietnam recalls 360 Lexus cars

Making a living, saving lives: par for the day

 VietNamNet Bridge – An auto mechanic working on a mountain pass is very proactive about assisting accident victims, leaving his number on the roadside as a hotline that people can call. 

Da Lat becomes a homestay delight

 VietNamNet Bridge – Da Lat, for long a popular hill station in Viet Nam, has added economical homestay arrangements to its long list of attractions. 

Packaging firms concerned about new import tariff

Managers of nearly 1,000 plastics packaging companies are now faced with a new import tariff on PP beads, the major input material. It is priced three times higher than the previous rate.

Belgian icon shares VN love

 VietNamNet Bridge – Internationally-acclaimed Belgian singer Axelle Red performed in Viet Nam from March 18 to 20 as part of her Asian tour, which presented the greatest hits of her 25-year career.

Private healthcare no miracle cure for Vietnam

The private healthcare sector is booming in Viet Nam, and the most common comments about this have to do with how it has improved healthcare quality in the country, increased options and reduced overloading

Global integration fraught with hurdles: VN official

Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Do Thang Hai tells the Vietnam News Agency that the nation will have to deal effectively with new-generation FTAs as it deepens its international integration.

Vinamilk to take over Angkormilk in Cambodia

 Viet Nam Dairy Products Joint Stock Company, or Vinamilk, will spend almost US$11 million to buy its Cambodian partner’s entire stake in Angkor Dairy Product Company Limited (Angkormilk) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.