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Big livestock farms cause serious pollution

Concentrated animal feed operations (CAFO) are better equipped than household-run livestock farms, but many of them lack waste management systems, causing serious pollution in rural areas.

Vietnamese moon during harvest inspires German artists

 During the harvest, the moon over Viet Nam changes its appearance constantly, which has become a source of inspiration for husband-wife artist duo Christiane Campioni and Tobias Kuester Campioni.

VN forces put out fire on Panama ship

 Vietnamese rescuers managed to contain a fire that broke out yesterday on a vessel from Panama anchored in Vung Tau.

Sci-tech agencies told to exercise autonomy, or budget allocations will be cut

Deputy PM Vu Duc Dam has said budget allocations to State-owned scientific and technological research organisations will be cut if they do not use their autonomy effectively..

Thai cyclist Nuntana wins the yellow jersey at Binh Duong Open

 The 2015 International Women's Cycling Binh Duong Open closed on March 8 with the host team ranking in the top three in all categories.

Police clash with drug ring in Son La

 Local police officers clashed with an armed group of about 10 drug traffickers in Moc Chau district, northern mountainous Son La province, on March 7.

Ao Dai Festival 2015 opens in HCM City

 The 2015 Ao Dai Festival opened in Ho Chi Minh City on March 7 to honour the Vietnamese traditional dress.

Competition around state capital divestment of Vinamotor

 VietNamNet Bridge – A lot of firms are interested in acquiring a stake in Vietnam Motors Industry Corporation (Vinamotor), Vietnam’s biggest bus manufacturer,  as soon as the government issues its permission

Everyday struggles of poor women in Hanoi in pictures

 The largest segment of the world's poor consists of women and children who live in rural environments— and everyday many migrate to the larger cities in search of a better life.

Acronis to penetrate Vietnamese market

Acronis, the world leader in new generation data protection based in Singapore, has announced its expansion plans in Vietnam.

US to provide six patrol ships to Vietnam

 The US plans to provide six modern patrol ships to support Vietnam's rescue and law enforcement missions, an officer said on March 6.

Cambodia, Vietnam sign defence cooperation protocol

 Defence Minister General Phung Quang Thanh and his Cambodian counterpart Tia Banh have inked a protocol and a cooperation plan between the two defence ministries for this year.

Singapore releases SEA Games music

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Singapore Southeast Asian Games Organising Committee (SINGSOC) has launched the official music album for the 28th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games to be held in Singapore from June 5 to 16.

Phu Quoc named world's 8th best honeymoon spot

 VietNamNet Bridge – Phu Quoc Island has been ranked eighth in a list of 20 best honeymoon destinations by Rough Guides, a leading British publisher of travel and reference information.

Stricter penalties sought to prevent drunk driving

 VietNamNet Bridge – The National Traffic Safety Committee has proposed the Government take stricter administrative measures to prevent drunk driving from March 15 in order to cope with road accidents and deaths.

Ministry makes 4G about-face

 The prime minister has allowed two frequencies commonly used for 4G to be auctioned at the end of 2015  or by the very latest in the first half of 2016.

Spring festivals with sporting spirit in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – In Vietnam, festivals are usually held in the spring. They each have their own characteristics and values, but are always directed towards a sacred entity. Here are some festivals held in the north with a sporting spirit.

Legal Advice: New provisions on occupational accident compensation

 From March 20 2015, employees who suffer from workplace accidents or occupational illness shall be compensated by their employer or receive allowances corresponding to provisions of law.

Thuy Tien performs in HCM City after 15 years

 Vietnamese-American singer Thuy Tien will stage a solo performance in HCM City next week at a special show for fans celebrating her 25-year career.

Social News 9/3

 Japan provide $580,000 for six projects; Fire destroys HCM City shoe factory; Train-motorbike collision in central region kills 1; Vaccine in short again; Police find 800kg of processed intestines; Overseas VN to receive language training