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Fine arts association celebrates artist’s 100th birthday

 VietNamNet Bridge – Late artist Nguyen Van Ty used his creativity to contribute to the growth of traditional lacquer painting, Tran Khanh Chuong, chairman of Viet Nam Fine Arts Association said.

Hanoi to revoke outdated motorbikes to curb pollution

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Noi’s People’s Committee has been considering measures to revoke about 2.5 million outdated motorbikes to reduce air pollution, which has risen to alarming levels in recent years.

The charming "hybrid rose" Vi Nhan Ngoc

Vi Nhan Ngoc became famous at a very young age as a teen model. She appeared on the cover of many magazines for Vietnamese teenage and students. She was called "the hybrid rose" for her sexy and sweet beauty.

Endangered douc langurs rescued in Phu Yen

 Forest rangers of south central Phu Yen Province’s Tuy Hoa City have received two grey-shanked douc langurs, among the world’s 25 most endangered primates, from two locals.

Thanh Hoa police seize 15 kilos of heroin

 Police made one of the largest drug busts in the history of organized drug trafficking in the province of Thanh Hoa, authorities said on February 26.

Big credit contract secured for Cam Ranh airport’s terminal project

 A credit contract worth over 2.98 trillion VND (131.12 million USD) was signed on February 27 for the project on building a new international terminal at the Cam Ranh airport in the central province of Khanh Hoa.

Former Ocean Bank executives stand trial

 The People’s Court of Hanoi on February 27 opened the first instance hearing for former Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ocean Bank Ha Van Tham and other former executives of the bank for serious violations of State laws.

Deputy PM pushes for VNPT’s divestment

 Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue recently urged listed businesses of the Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) to speed up their divestment process.

Vietnam to adopt higher quality petrol standards

A man buys fuel at a petrol station in Hanoi. The Viet Nam National Petroleum Group (Petrolimex) has officially sold RON 95 which meets European emission level 3 and 4 standards. 

Deputy PM demands review of fee at ports

 Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue has asked ministries to review the collection of fees for the use of infrastructure, service facilities and public utilities at all ports in northern Hai Phong City.

No proof to apply trade defence on fertiliser imports: VN Competition Authority

There’s no evidence showing that fertiliser imports have damaged local fertilser products to apply trade defence measures for the imports, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 27/2

Saigontourist appoints representative in Japan market, S.Korean firms foraying into cosmetics market, Mining industry to be modernized, Vinalines to develop logistics centre in Hanoi

Social News 27/2

U.S. Embassy to Organize Higher Education Fair, Ministry promulgates action plan to prevent A/H7N9 avian flu, Vietnamese doctors establish association in Cambodia, Hanoi to focus on developing hospitals

Low-cost apartment developers face big challenges

VietNamNet Bridge - The limited supply of low-cost housing has prompted many real estate developers to jump into the market segment.

'Moonlight' upsets 'La La Land' for top Oscar after major gaffe

 African-American coming-of-age tale "Moonlight" won the Oscar for best picture on Sunday on a big night for Hollywood diversity that was overshadowed by an embarrassing onstage gaffe over the top award.

Unusually strong tides erode coastal land

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hundred metres of land along rivers and coastlines have been destroyed by unusually strong winds and waves, combined with rising tides in the southernmost province of Ca Mau.

HCM City urges education investment

HCM City’s Department of Education and Training is seeking help from overseas Vietnamese educators who can set up training models that meet international standards and provide capital to build schools and buy teaching aids.

Vietnam Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2017 in pictures

Famous fashion designers introduced their latest collections at the Vietnam Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2017 that concluded on February 26 in Hanoi.

Bittersweet aftertaste

The protracted saga at Nam Trung Yen Primary School in Hanoi finally unfolds, but the outcome can hardly be claimed as a happy ending though the school’s leaders have been dismissed and justice has prevailed. 

Foreign investors step up local company acquisitions

 The total spend by foreign investors to acquire shares of domestic companies has nearly quadrupled since early this year compared to the same period last year, showed a Foreign Investment Agency (FIA) report.