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Vietnam rejects China’s new fishing regulations

 Vietnam resolutely opposes and rejects China’s new regulations on a fishing break at sea, Foreign Ministry’s spokesman Le Hai Binh has said. 

China's 'glass king' to complete U.S. expansion despite Trump tensions

 China's largest auto glass manufacturer, Fuyao Glass Industry Group (600660.SS), will press ahead with investments worth about $1 billion in the United States this year despite criticism at home amid growing China-U.S. tensions,

Marshall Islands first to ratify global HFC greenhouse gas pact

 The Marshall Islands in the Pacific Ocean became the first nation on Tuesday to ratify a 2016 accord to cut the use of powerful factory-made greenhouse gases, saying the survival of the nation was at risk from climate change.

A season for unusual culinary discoveries

 VietNamNet Bridge – Spring and the Lunar New Year is a great time for many obvious reasons.

Police search Berlin properties linked to Christmas market attacker's mosque

 German police on Tuesday searched more than 20 properties in Berlin with links to a mosque visited by the Tunisian asylum seeker who killed 12 people at a Christmas market.

Vietnamese surgeons successfully transplant lung in 7-year-old patient

VietNamNet Bridge - The doctors at the Military Hospital 103 have successfully conducted the first lung transplant operation in Vietnam, saving the life of a 7-year-old child who was born with bronchiectasis.

Hanoi vows to eliminate 2.5 million old, polluting motorbikes

VietNamNet Bridge - The Hanoi authorities are trying to recall 2.5 million old motorbikes which discharge harmful substances to the environment. However, observers don’t think the solution is feasible. 

Vietnam to cater more to Chinese tourists

VietNamNet Bridge - The number of Chinese travelers to Vietnam in 2016 accounted for one-third of all foreign travelers. 

Education Ministry plan to send uni grads as guest workers unrealistic, experts say

VietNamNet Bridge - While some analysts jeer at the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs’ (MOLISA) plan to export unemployed university graduates, others support the idea.

Pagoda and village culture in Vietnam

 The Red River Delta is the cradle of the ancient Vietnamese wet rice civilization and culture.

Religious establishments contribute to social welfare and job training

 VietNamNet Bridge – Many infants have been abandoned at Ky Quang II Pagoda in HCM City’s Go Vap District which is also home to children with disabilities.

Hanoi still fails to fight against pavement encroachment

 Increasing numbers of Hanoi’s pavements, particularly in the city centre, have been encroached upon despite measures by municipal authorities to deal with the problem.

Japan trends towards Vietnam

Vietnam remains the most attractive investment destination for Japan’s manufacturing firms in the medium-term prospects, according to the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC).

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 28/2

 Korean firm builds electronic component plant at Phu Ha IP, Telephone exports to RoK soar, Agro-forestry-fishery export value increases, Vietnam refinery predicts profit dips, Banks eye higher credit growth, profits

Social News 28/2

No respite from cold spell in North VN, Book encourages young people to travel more, Dutch organisations support eye hospital in Vinh Long, Hưng Yên determining cause of mass chicken deaths

VN State Treasury to issue fewer bonds in 2017

 The State Treasury will cut down its bond issuance this year to VND183.3 trillion (US$8 billion), a decrease of 26.7 per cent compared with its initial projection, the agency has announced.

VN's pop star hobnobs at Milan Fashion Week

Singer Ho Ngoc Ha hobnobbed in the limelight at Milan Fashion Week and was cited as one of the budding actors, models, musicians, dancers or social media mavens by Vogue Italia.

Saigon Heat claim another win at ABL

 Saigon Heat have jumped to fourth place in the ASEAN Basketball League after their 78-74 win over Alab Pilipinas on their home turf at HCM City’s Canadian Interntaional School Arena on February 26.

Hoang Xuan Vinh wins silver in Air Pistol at ISSF World Cup

 Hoang Xuan Vinh took silver on February 28 in Men’s 10m Air Pistol at the International Shooting Sport Federation World Cup in New Delhi, India.

Vietnamese student numbers growing in the US

 There are currently 1.2 million international students studying in the US, nearly 75% of whom are enrolled in bachelor, masters or doctoral programs, according to SEVIS by the Numbers.