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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.

Gaming hub Sweden shares tips

 Vietnamese game developers and lecturers of Uppsala University’s Department of Game Design in Sweden met yesterday in Hanoi to share their experiences on computer game design.

Hanoi dance show set to draw crowd of thousands

 Young talented dancers will gather on March 30 for a performance at the Hanoi's Cultural Palace which is expected to draw thousands of spectators, according to choreographer Tuyet Minh.

Cashew prices reach highest in a decade

 The local cashew industry has seen a spike in cashew prices, marking a 10 year record high, mostly due to increasing global prices.

Construction Ministry says extending property support package

The Ministry of Construction has asked the Central Bank to extend the terms of the government’s VND30 trillion property support package after many homebuyers expressed concern about the end of the package on June 1 this year.

Vietnam’s 2015 top 10 outstanding youths unveiled

 The ten winners of the 2015 Outstanding Vietnamese Youth awards were announced at a ceremony to mark the 85th anniversary of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCMCYU) on March 21.

Government suggests over 3.76 million ha of land for rice farming

 The Government has asked the National Assembly (NA) to approve an area zoned for rice cultivation of over 3.76 million hectares, by 2020, to guarantee national food security.

Two Vietnamese, one Chinese nicked for drug transport

 Authorities of the northern border province of Quang Ninh seized two Vietnamese and one Chinese in three cross-border drug trafficking cases in Dan Tien pier, Mong Cai city on March 19 and 20.

Vietnam, China increase fight against crime

 The effective cooperation between Vietnamese and Chinese Ministries of Public Security has helped maintain order and security in their respective countries, senior officials said during talks in Hanoi on March 21.

Congressmen make comments on Press Law

 National Assembly (NA) deputies mulled over debatable points in the draft of the amended Press Law as part of their agenda on the first day of the 11th meeting of the 13th parliament on March 21.

Vietnam, Russia enhance ties in fighting crime

 Vietnam and Russia should enhance information and experience sharing in preventing and fighting crime, Minister of Public Security Tran Dai Quang said at talks with Russian Minister of Internal Affairs Vladimir Kolokoltsev in Hanoi on March 21.