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Disney 'celebrates' Black Panther by giving $1m to charity

 Disney is celebrating the success of Black Panther by donating $1m (£718,000) to a national youth club.

Sea swimming 'increases illness risk'

 Swimming in the sea substantially increases the chance of developing stomach bugs, ear aches and other illnesses, researchers have found.

Nhon brings home World Boxing Council title

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Ke Nhon won the World Boxing Council (WBC) title after defeating Russian Sergei Belik in Bangkok’s Luminee Stadium on February 27.

Diesel ban approved for German cities to cut pollution

 German cities will be allowed to ban older diesel vehicles from some areas following a landmark court ruling.

Millions of tourists to flood Ha Giang park

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Dong Van Karst Plateau has unique limestone vistas not found anywhere else in the country. This has made it an exotic destination attracting increasing numbers of visitors.

U16 team to compete in ASEAN football in Japan

 VietNamNet Bridge – The national U16 team will compete in an international friendly tournament, ASEAN 2018, to be held in Miyazaki, Japan from March 8-12.

Vietnamese man jailed in Singapore for smuggling rhino horn

 A Vietnamese man has been sentenced to 15 months in jail in Singapore for smuggling rhino horn from Angola, the Strait Times reported.

Breathtaking waterfalls of Phu Quoc Island

Phu Quoc Island in the southern province of Kien Giang is famous not only for its beautiful sandy beaches but also for its exquisite waterfalls.

HCMC cycling race to celebrate reunification with 30 stages

 VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City Television Cycling Tournament this year will include 30 stages with a total length of 3,267km, the event’s organising board has announced.

Vietnam’s major medical achievements

 Vietnam’s medical sector has made important achievements in healthcare and treatment, which help ensure social security and socio-economic development.

Vietcombank sell-down sends national airline crashing

 Vietcombank’s recent move to put 7.6 million shares of Vietnam Airlines on sale is lauded as a shrewed decision.

Vietnam makes significant progress in sustainable finance reforms

 Emerging markets have become a major force in driving development and fighting climate change as 34 countries, including Vietnam, have initiated banking reforms to expand sustainable lending.

Travel firms to sell ‘experience’, not tours

VietNamNet Bridge - Only unique or unusual tours can satisfy the increasingly high requirements of tourists today.

APPA helps performers get copyright money

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Viet Nam Association for Rights Protection of Music Performing Artists (APPA) has the first contract to represent singer Tan Nhan and collect copyright money. 

Deputy PM: Vietnam wants to receive more support from ITC

 Vietnam attaches importance to its cooperation with and wants to continue receiving more support from the International Trade Centre (ITC), said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh.

HCM City’s key infrastructure projects face delay

Site clearance has hindered several key infrastructure projects in Ho Chi Minh City. 

HCM City police trace information on dead foreigner

 Police in Ho Chi Minh City is seeking for information relating to a foreign man who was recently found dead in the area.

Heated meeting casts cloud over new car import regulations

The fate of Vietnam’s new car import regulations will be known next week at the latest as a meeting on February 26 revealed differing opinions among leaders of domestic and foreign manufacturers.

Dak Nong investigates death of 40-year-old elephant

 Police in Cu Jut District in the Central Highlands province of Dak Nong are investigating the recent death of a 40-year-old elephant in a local forest.

Banks struggling to recruit employees

Average monthly salaries for bank employees range from VND10 million ($440) to VND30 million ($1,320) and surveyed banks still find it difficult to recruit and retain staff.