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IPU members urged to realise sustainable development goals

NA Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung, elected President of the 132nd IPU-132, has called on parliaments across the globe to make strong commitment to effectively implementing the sustainable development goals over the next 15 years.

Senior NA officials meet Russian, Italian parliamentarians

 Officials of Vietnam’s National Assembly (NA) hosted separate meetings with high-ranking representatives of the Russian and Italian parliaments in Hanoi on March 29 on the occasion of the 132nd Assembly of the Inter-parliamentary Union (IPU-132).

Kazakh Parliament’s Lower House leader begins Vietnam visit

 Kazakh Parliament’s Lower House Speaker Zhakupov Kabibolla Kabenovich began an official visit to Vietnam on March 29 at the invitation of National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung.

PM attends Lee Kuan Yew’s funeral

 Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung joined many State and government leaders from other countries at the State funeral for former Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew on March 29.

In pictures: VIP guest house for chiefs of state at Noi Bai Airport

 VietNamNet Bridge - There is a separate area in Noi Bai international airport that normal passengers are not allowed access to – the VIP A guest house.

Deputy Defense Minister Nguyen Chi Vinh talks about VN-US defense ties

 VietNamNet Bridge - Deputy Defense Minister and Lieutenant General Nguyen Chi Vinh spoke with VOV during his recent trip to Washington to promote defense cooperation between the two countries.

Miss Universe Vietnam returns this year

 VietNamNet Bridge - Seven years after her coronation, Thuy Lam will hand over her crown to the new beauty queen in the finale of Miss Universe Vietnam pageant, which will take place this August in Nha Trang City.

Muong Thanh’s boss with the “fast money velocity” plan

 VietNamNet Bridge – His modest appearance, humble clothes and particularly the inseparable traditional bamboo pipe popularly used by farmers and ordinary   people make Le Thanh Than much far from a successful businessman.

Visiting mountain in coastal Vung Tau

 VietNamNet Bridge – Located around 120 kilometers from HCMC, Vung Tau City is normally known by tourists as a city of sea and seafood. But this city has much more than that to lure visitors.

Legal Advice: Insurance policies for foreign employees in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge - Foreign nationals working in Vietnam are subject to several insurance regimes, participation of which is mandatory at their companies.

Vietnam will suffer from “technology rubbish” if ministry does not act: scientists

VietNamNet Bridge - If Vietnam does not set a bar to prevent old machines and equipment from entering the country, it will turn into the world’s technology rubbish dump, scientists have warned. 

Foreign firms show more interest in arbitration

 VietNamNet Bridge – Many foreign enterprises are using international courts of arbitration to resolve disputes with local enterprises, instead of using Vietnamese courts which are said to be largely toothless in this regard.

Ca Mau people plant trees to patch sea dykes

VietNamNet Bridge - Ca Mau residents are planting trees to reinforce sea dykes to deal with climate change.

Youth need to answer some tough questions

 VietNamNet Bridge – Why are development targets not being met when people are working hard? Today's youth need to have the answer, Nguyen Dac Vinh, Permanent Member of the Party Central Committee,

Khanh Hoa faces risk of oil spill

VietNamNet Bridge – Captain Hoang Ngoc Minh of Binh Duong No 688 collier said officials discussed on Tuesday the measures to be taken if an oil spill from the stuck ship occurred.

Competition over airport operation licences hots-up

VietNamNet Bridge – Jetstar Pacific Airlines is the latest business to submit a bid to operate the central region’s Danang International Airport. 

Painter brushes up memories

 Australian painter George Burchett loves Vietnam. After many years working and living in Vietnam, Burchett even calls himself Vietnamese.

The unique ornamental mulberry tree in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – The 30-year-old mulberry tree has an extremely rare shape, with two crops a year. It is considered the most special ornamental mulberry tree in Vietnam.

With US dollar revaluation, doors to Europe, Japan shut to exporters

VietNamNet Bridge - The predictions about the recovery of the global economy in 2015 have greatly cheered Vietnamese businesses, but the stronger dollar has dashed their hopes.

Social News 29/3

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