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Tackling bottlenecks to boost bailout package

The VND30 trillion ($1.4 billion) bailout package to support the real estate market has achieved little progress against the ambitious targets set at its launching.

Travel company builds Red River tourism as special treat for tourists

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hanoi’s Thang Long GTC One Member Public Limited Company - the only supplier of tourist services on the Hong (Red) River - aims to make the river a special destination for domestic and foreign vacationers,

A personal tribute to fallen comrades

 VietNamNet Bridge – With his brother a martyr, an 18-year-old patriot did not have to enlist, but he insisted. After the war, he collected memorabilia to commemorate those who fought and sacrificed their lives.

US investors eager for post-TPP opportunities

 VietNamNet Bridge – Leading US businesses are anticipating the Vietnamese government to conclude talks on the Trans-Pacific Partnership and accelerate the country’s economic reform.

In pictures: A “cancer village” in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – Of the 12 people who died of illnesses in Lung Vi Village in Hanoi, eight of them had cancer. In one family of five brothers, four had liver cancer.

Official slams Facebook farce

 VietNamNet Bridge – Many blogs and Facebook pages of Party and State leaders are fake, Deputy Minister of Telecommunications and Information Truong Minh Tuan tells the media about the issue.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 29/3

PAN Food to become biggest shareholder of Bibica, Experts oppose Long Thanh airport project, Uber Vietnam yet to file for tax, Sea transport charges face inspection, State capital at Vinamotor to be sold to single investor

DC therapy for cancer treatment could be used in Vietnam: scientist

VietNamNet Bridge - With Vietnamese scientists’ ability and existing facilities, the application of dendritic cells (DC) therapy in Vietnam is feasible, which will bring new opportunities to help treat cancer.

Investors bid for concessions to exploit highways

VietNamNet Bridge - Investors, both foreign and Vietnamese, have expressed their willingness to obtain concessions to exploit highways, the Vietnam Expressway Corporation (VEC) has confirmed.

Women parliamentarians discuss realising gender equality frameworks

National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung has re-affirmed Viet Nam's long-time policy in promoting gender equality and empowering women.

Vietnam to require two people in cockpit

Vietnam's aviation authority will intensify supervision of pilots and require at least two people to be in the cockpit at all times on local flights.

US Congress supports relations with Vietnam

FACSA representatives have told Vietnam Ambassador  Pham Quang Vinh that the US Congress would  continue to back the further development of bilateral relations for mutual benefit aiming to elevate the comprehensive partnership to a higher level.

Inter-Parliamentary Union's 132nd Assembly opens in Ha Noi

Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung rang the gong this evening kicking off the 132nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU-132) at the National Convention Centre in Ha Noi.

Phu Quoc prison recognised as special national heritage site

The southern province of Kien Giang on March 27 held a ceremony to announce a Prime Minister’s decision recognising Phu Quoc prison in Phu Quoc island district as a special national heritage site.

Central, highland regions gripped by drought

Vietnam's South Central Coast and Central Highland regions are facing severe drought conditions with local authorities unsure how they will cope.

No to heavy workloads, yes to hard work

 VietNamNet Bridge – After a double weekend Lunar New Year break, the mother of a first grader in a well-known primary school in Ha Noi, was aghast when the teacher told her that the kids had already forgotten what she'd taught them

Decree brings change to securities market

Vietnam's State Securities Committee (SSC) has held a workshop to publish changes to Decree 58/2012/ND-CP, which aim to implement and amend the Securities Law in order to improve the efficiency of the national stock market.

US band joins free concert for youth

American trio Fugu will perform works of modern musicians like Miguel del Aguila, Maria Newman, Rebecca Clarke at the free monthly concert for young audiences at the HCM City Opera House today.

VN beat Malaysia in AFC qualifier

Viet Nam beat Malaysia 2-1 in the first match of Group I in the Asian Football Confederation's (AFC) U23 Championship Qualifier March 27 in Kuala Lumpur.

Gold export duty increased to 2%

The finance ministry (MoF) has increased the export duty on gold jewellery of more than 95 per cent purity from zero to two per cent.