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Ly Hoang Nam in main round of Kofu International Open

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ly Hoang Nam of Viet Nam will play Yu Cheng-yu of Chinese Taipei in the main round of the Kofu International Open Tennis’s men’s singles in Japan.

10,000 Japanese cherry branches on display in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge - The Cherry Blossom Festival took place this weekend in Hanoi to celebrate mutual understanding and friendship between the two countries.

Hydropower plants stop operation because of drought

 VietNamNet Bridge - Dozens of hydropower plants now lack water for operation because of drought. Many plants have to stop working to discharge water for agricultural production.

Oscar-winner Brie Larson discovers Vietnam by motorbike

 VietNamNet Bridge – Street food and the peaceful beauty of the landscapes in Vietnam were posted on personal sites of many actors in the Kong: Skull Island crew during their time in Vietnam.

Vietnam’s new Prime Minister to be sworn in on April 7

VietNamNet Bridge - After the 12th National Party Congress, the incumbent National Assembly Chair, the President and the Prime Minister are no longer the members of the Party Central Committee.

South Korea confirms first case of Zika virus

 South Korea reported its first confirmed case of the Zika virus on Tuesday in a 43-year old male who have traveled to Brazil, its center for disease control said.

World Bank approves VN sanitation project

 VietNamNet Bridge – The World Bank (WB) has confirmed a package of US$239 million from the bank’s International Development Association (IDA) and $46 million from International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)

Saigon Co.op enters next round of bid for Big C Vietnam

 The Saigon Union of Trading Cooperatives (Saigon Co.op), the owner of the Co.opmart supermarket chain, has qualified for the second round of the highly competitive bid for Big C Vietnam operations owned by French retailer Casino.

Tran Nguyen Dan woodblock paintings showcased in Hanoi

 About 100 woodblocks and paintings created by painter Tran Nguyen Dan will be displayed at the Museum of Fine Arts in Hanoi from March 21 to 27.

Explosions hit Brussels airport, one killed: Belgian media

 Explosions tore through the departure hall of Brussels airport on Tuesday morning killing one person and injuring several others, the Belgian news agency Belga said.

Ao dai cyclists tour HCM City

 Hundreds young people in ao dais have participated in a Ao Dai Cycling Event in HCM City to promote tourism and the ao dai as casual clothing.

Vinataba: cigarette smuggling continues

Responding to Sumatra, which has affirmed its rights over JET and Hero cigarette brands, Vinataba said the proof Sumatra used was not sufficient to show ‘use in reality’ of JET and Hero in Vietnam. 

Imposing Ma Pi Leng Pass in northernmost mountain ranges

VietNamNet Bridge – Ma Pi leng Pass is about 20km long and forms part of the Hanh phuc (Happiness) road, which connects Dong Van and Meo Vac districts of the northernost province of Ha Giang. 

25 percent of global deaths caused by pollution: WHO

 VietNamNet Bridge – A quarter of all global deaths annually are related to environmental pollution and the death rate is increasing significantly,

Globe’s top DJs headline Vietnam Electronic Weekend

Four of the globe’s top DJs – Sick Individuals, Joey Dale, Julian Calor, and Manse – are set to perform on March 25-26 in Hanoi under contract from the Dutch recording label Revealed Recordings.

Lotteria fined VND146 million for mass food safety violations

On March 18, the HCM City Department of Food Safety issued a fine of VND146 million ($6,549) to South Korean fast food store-Lotteria Vietnam and three of its restaurant units due to violating food safety regulations, according to nld.com.vn.

HCM City accelerates anti-crime efforts

 Ho Chi Minh City police, relevant forces and units have made great effort to combat crimes, which are happening in a complicated and sophisticated manner, causing great concerns for citizens and visitors.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 22/3

Vietnam’s tyre market keeps rolling along, HHC offers 8.12 million shares to raise charter capital, Sebrina, VietTien to become Hanel strategic shareholders, Tightened loan sources to affect banks, enterprises: experts

Up to one-third of Vietnamese using Facebook

 About 35 million Vietnamese, equivalent to one-third of its population, have accounts on Facebook, according to a recent report from the company.

Another female wrestler of Vietnam secures Olympic berth

 Vu Thi Hang secured a berth to compete at the coming Olympics in Brazil on March 20.