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New global fund to help countries defend tobacco control

 A new global fund is being launched to help developing countries fend off challenges to tobacco control measures by cigarette makers.

Huge projects kick off in Quang Ninh

 VietNamNet Bridge - The People's Committee of Quang Ninh has recently announced a series of transport infrastructure projects worth hundreds of million USD. Will these giant projects help this northern coastal province develop?

Vietnam to join regional rubber network

 Vietnam will take part in a rubber trading network involving Thailand and other major rubber producing countries in Southeast Asia to help put the brakes on falling latex prices and generate profit for growers.

The best dresses at Vietnam Fashion Week 2015

 VietNamNet Bridge - Designs by Minh Hanh, Hien Dang, Lan Huong and Duyen Huong conquered the audience with their style, sewing techniques and good materials at Vietnam Fashion Week.

Social News 20/3

Two go missing after boat capsizes in reservoir, Driver escapes unhurt as truck plunges off mountain, Cervical cancer killing 9 Vietnamese women daily, Ha Tinh to destroy war-era bombs, Two held for carrying arms, sexual stimulants

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 20/3

 EAEU, Vietnam to sign free trade deal in May, State Treasury sells $288.3 million worth of G-bonds, Lotte eyes US$250-million coffee project, Fuel import tariff cuts not in sight, Expert worries about WB’s high construction permit ranking

Railway corporation sells tickets online for holiday period

 The Viet Nam Railway Corporation yesterday began selling tickets online for Thong Nhat trains for the Liberation Day (April 30) and Labour Day (May 1) holidays.

Ca Mau launches forest programme

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ca Mau Province People's Committee has approved a plan to lease out forests to develop eco-tourism and breed aquatic species.

Race among high-end hoteliers heats up

VietNamNet Bridge – Many high-end hotels are expected to be put into operation in 2015, according to Alternaty, a real estate consultancy firm.

Hoang Truong fishing port turns into “littered sea”

Rubbish has been flooding the Hoang Truong fishing port in Hoang Hoa district of Thanh Hoa province, while the beach with its wonderful landscape has become badly polluted.

Top 10 outstanding youths announced

VietNamNet Bridge – Ten winners were announced in Hanoi on March 18 for the Outstanding Young Citizens awards sponsored by the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union and the Young Talent Support Fund. 

Bangkok-Thua Thien Hue air route launched

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Bangkok-Thua Thien Hue first direct flight carrying 161 Thai passengers arrived at Phu Bai Airport on March 18.

Flower streets brighten HCM City

Bougainvillea, yellow orchid, phoenix and yellow scorpion flowers are in full bloom beautifully decorating Ho Chi Minh City streets.

Art & Entertainment News 19/3

My Van to appear on L’Officiel, Italian DJ to perform at Madake Bar, Electronic concert to feature UK's Nic Ford, Trio presents jazz music at Decibel Lounge, Activist to pedal from HCM City to Paris

Experts suggest building reservoirs to control floods in city

 VietNamNet Bridge – Building reservoirs and embankments is one of the measures for HCMC to control floods and adapt to climate change,

First polo match to be held in Vietnam

  The Vietnam Charity Polo Cup 2015 will be held for the first time in Vietnam on March 20 at the Golf Club and Long Thanh Urban Area in Dong Nai Province to raise funds for charities and wildlife protection.

Thousands of cheap tickets offered for VietJet’s HCM City - Chu Lai route

To celebrate the launch of a new route between HCM City and Chu Lai (Quang Nam Province), the low-cost airline Vietjet will offer thousands of tickets from just VND9,000 ($0.46) from March 19 to 26.

State agencies to dispose of illegally imported milk

VietNamNet Bridge – The Market Administration Agency has seized dozens of thousands of milk cartons bearing Ensure Abbott brand illegally imported to Vietnam but is unsure whether it has the legal right to destroy them. 

Nick Vujicic to return Vietnam

 Limbless and motivational speaker Nick Vujicic will return Vietnam for the third time on March 22 to take part in a series of activities for local disabled people.

Intel, Da Nang sign MoU on cyber security

 The citys Information and Communications Department and Intel Security signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) yesterday to develop and strengthen security for information technology (IT) infrastructure in the city.