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Hanoi woman fined nearly $300 for littering pavement

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Hoan Kiem District police in Ha Noi have slapped a woman with a fine of VND6 million (US$266) for littering a pavement.

A capital city nook for lovers of books

 VietNamNet Bridge – No list of Ha Noi’s best reading spots would be complete without a mention of the BFree library.

Braille printer created by Da Nang students goes global

After winning first prize at the 12th national creativity competition for youth, two students from Da Nang will go to Japan to attend an international exhibition in May to display their Braille printer.  

3-meter thick waste layer could destroy Tuy Phong seabed

If state management agencies approve a plan to sink 1.5 million cubic meters of waste sludge into waters, the waste will destroy the entire biological and physical circle of a vast sea area. 

Quang Ninh becomes new center of resort real estate market

VietNamNet Bridge - With big real estate players such as Vingroup, Sungroup and FLC and the provincial authorities’ policy on investment in infrastructure, Quang Ninh has become a new magnet in the resort real estate market.

Why do so many uni grads remain unemployed?

VietNamNet Bridge - MOET has asked universities to publicize surveys and reports on the employment of their graduates. The statistics must be published on the schools’ websites, beginning this year.

Doctors taking ‘extra’ money: not a black-and-white issue

 VietNamNet Bridge – When Tran Xuan Huong’s husband was hospitalised last year after his cancer got worse, she took him to a big military hospital in Ha Noi in the hope of saving his life.

The steps toward 2025’s logistics transformation

Vietnam has unveiled a new plan to transform the country into a regional logistics hub by 2025.

Japanese Emperor and Empress honour President Ho Chi Minh

 Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko laid a wreath at the mausoleum of President Ho Chi Minh in Hanoi on March 1 to pay tribute to the greatest leader of Vietnam.

Inspect high labour brokerage fees to Taiwan: PM

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs to study recent reports that Vietnamese workers sent to work in Taiwan were paying brokerage fees that were higher than regulated.

Unseasonal rains to drench central, southern Vietnam in March

 Unseasonal rains are likely to hit central, Central Highlands and southern regions in March spurred by the active operation of the equatorial low pressure belt, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Science day tightens Vietnam-Germany sci-tech links

 A “German Science Day” was organised in Ho Chi Minh City on March 1 on the occasion of 20 years of scientific-technological cooperation between Vietnam and Germany.

VN consumer price index rises 0.23 % in February

 Consumer price index rises 0.23 % in February

Health Ministry warns of risk of avian influenza A intrusion in Vietnam

 The Ministry of Health has warned of the possible intrusion of avian influenza A (H7N9) into Vietnam as the virus is raging in neighbouring China and Cambodia.

Disabled teacher sows confidence and hope to other disabled

 VietNamNet Bridge – As a child, Nguyen Thi Hai Yen of Dong Trieu Town in the northern province of Quang Ninh Province dreamed of becoming a teacher. A serious accident, in which Yen lost both legs, threatened to end that dream.

Social News 1/3

Hanoi to host 1st Bulgarian Rose Festival, Ho Chi Minh City enhances anti-corruption efforts, More young people sleepless, Hanoi starts establishing personal medical records, SMS campaign launched to support AO victims

VN's Bao Tram in lead position in chess championship

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hoang Thi Bao Tram of Viet Nam maintained her position as the No 1 master in Zone 3.3 Chess Championship’s women’s category after four rounds.

BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 1/3

Turkey urged to ease trade defence against Vietnamese goods, Vietlott reports huge revenue, HCMC Customs Department implements online public service, European F&B businesses seek opportunities in Vietnam

Enjoy beautiful March with flowers in full bloom

When March comes, different kinds of flowers like sunflower, grapefruit, Bauhinia and Chinaberry are vying with each other to show off their beauty.

President greets Japanese Emperor, Empress

 President Tran Dai Quang and his spouse chaired a welcome ceremony in Hanoi on March 1 for Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko who arrived in Vietnam on February 28 for their six-day State visit.