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When execution grounds go silent

 VietNamNet Bridge - On August 6, 2013, Vietnam’s first execution by lethal injection took place.

U.S. reports rare female-to-female HIV case

A 46-year-old U.S. woman has likely acquired HIV from her female partner in a rare case of female-to-female sexual transmission of the AIDS virus,

IBM colossal investments benefit Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – The US-backed information technology developer IBM Group is investing dozens of billions of dollars into making more innovated products, which will benefit Vietnam.

HCM City police bust baby-trading ring

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City police have just discovered a large-scale baby-trading ring, prosecuting seven people.

It’s time for e-learning to boom in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – E-learning, with its high usability and interaction level, has become more and more popular in Vietnam. The market is expected to witness a boom once more big e-learning app developers jump into it.

Art & Entertainment News Headlines 15/3

 Vietnam’s museums to display artifacts in New York; MPK opens photo exhibition in Hue; Art exhibition marks changes of HCM and Lyon cities; Vietnamese bartenders to compete in regional contest

Social News Headlines 15/3

 450 bridges to be built in rural areas nationwide; Germany funds UXO clearance in Thua Thien-Hue; Drug smugglers receive death sentences; Five hospitalised for mushroom poisoning; RoK helps Vietnam in marine research

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 15/3

 PM green-lights construction corp listing; Vietnamese furniture companies expand overseas markets; SBV asks for lending interest rate cut; Samsung Vietnam’s 2013 exports generate US$24 billion

Foreign Ministry: March busy with diplomatic activities

 VietNamNet Bridge – President Truong Tan Sang will pay a State-level visit to Japan from March 16-19 at the invitation of Japanese Emperor Akihito, a Vietnamese Foreign Minister’s spokesperson has said.

PM approves civil aviation plans through 2030

VietNamNet Bridge – The fleet of civil aircraft in Vietnam will increase to 230-250 by 2030, in accordance with the recent civil aviation strategy approved by the Prime Minister.

Vietnam raises voice against child violence

 VietNamNet Bridge – The protection of children’s rights in armed conflicts requires enhanced cooperation and technical support between relevant sides such as governments, regional and international organisations,

Disgraced bank head given death sentence for corruption

VietNamNet Bridge – A former bank director was sentenced to death after being found guilty of corruption by the People's Court of the Central Highlands province of Dak Nong yesterday, March 13.

Leaders receive Francophone head

VietNamNet Bridge – Abdou Diouf, Secretary General of the International Francophone Organisation (OIF), became a guest of President Truong Tan Sang and National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung in Ha Noi yesterday, March 13.

State to open derivatives market in 2016

VietNamNet Bridge – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has approved a project to develop a State-controlled centralised derivatives market, which will begin operating in 2016 and follow international technical standards.

Sports News Headlines 14/3

 Viet Nam U19 hold Coventry City; TSN take a step closer to defending nat'l title; Players called up for Davis Cup; Gymnasts set for int'l comp; That dominates seventh stage; Women keen to fulfil Cup dream

Revisions made to People's Court law

 VietNamNet Bridge – The revised Law on Organisation of the People's Court must be in line with the new Constitution, advancing the country's efforts in judicial reforms, noted National Assembly Standing Committee members.

Norwegian Crown Prince due to visit Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge – Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon Magnus and Crown Princess Mette-Marit are scheduled to visit Vietnam from March 18-21 at the invitation of Vice President Nguyen Thi Doan.

New A/H5N1 strain subtype found in Can Tho

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of the Mekong Delta City of Can Tho reported on March 13 that a new subtype of H5N1 avian influenza virus, 2.3.2.1C, has been discovered in some outbreaks in the locality.

Vietnam, Japan deepen strategic partnership

VietNamNet Bridge – The upcoming visit by State President Truong Tan Sang to Japan is highlighted as a significant political event that will bolster bilateral political trust and strategic partnership in the light of regional

“Industrialization dream” makes fertile land fallow

 VietNamNet Bridge – Tens of thousands of fertile agriculture land in the Mekong River Delta have been left uncultivated because of the local authorities’ “industrialization dream.”