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700 tons of smuggled coal seized in Quang Ninh

 VietNamNet Bridge – The authorities of the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh at a press conference on March 4 said that more than 700 tons of smuggled coal in Ha Long City had been seized.

Vietnam Airlines plane in near collision in Guangzhou

 VietNamNet Bridge – An aircraft of Vietnam Airlines nearly collided with another plane at the Baiyun Airport (Guangzhou, China) on March 2.

Kha My Van models couture dresses at fashion show in Italy

 VietNamNet Bridge - Fashion model Kha My Van participated in the Autumn-Winter 2015/2016 fashion show of Meissen Couture on February 26.

Police fine company for carrying 117 passengers in 37-seat coach

 VietNamNet Bridge – Quang Ninh authorities suspended the operations of a coach after it was found carrying 117 people on February 24.

Commercial banks run one-man show in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge – Commercial banks have too many functions in Vietnam, from providing loans to businesses to funding long-term infrastructure projects, from lending to fund securities investments to trading government bonds.

Fisherman catches giant endangered catfish, sells to restaurant

 VietNamNet Bridge – A fisherman in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap on March 4 caught a 1.7-meter long leo catfish weighing 65 kg. It is considered an endangered species.

Government News 6/3

Vietnam condemns terrorism: FM; German Parliamentary State Secretary to visit HCM City; Numerous activities to mark Vietnam’s ties with China, US; Russia, Vietnam forge parliamentary cooperation

President welcomes new ambassadors to Vietnam

 President Truong Tan Sang hosted separate receptions for the newly-accredited ambassadors from Peru, Russia, Algeria, and Brazil to Vietnam in Hanoi on March 5.

Vietnam pledges support to Laos as 2016 ASEAN Chair

Vietnam will work closely with and support Laos to successfully execute its role as Chair of ASEAN in 2016, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh told his Lao counterpart Thongloun Sisoulith.

China requested to halt construction on Truong Sa Islands

Vietnam opposes China’s illegal construction and expansion of structures on Vietnam’s Truong Sa  archipelago and has requested China immediately desist these wrongful actions, announced Deputy Spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry yesterday.

Vietcombank’s Vice General Director named Chair of VN Construction Bank

 VietNamNet Bridge - Nguyen Van Tuan was appointed the Chair of the Vietnam Construction Bank after the bank was acquired by the central bank for zero Vietnamese dong and its operating model was changed.

A floating market inside a modern city

 VietNamNet Bridge – When it comes to floating markets, people will immediately think of the peaceful Mekong Delta where southerners attach their rustic lives to boats and waterways.

HCM City plans to clear canal slums

VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City's People's Committee plans to relocate more than 4,400 households living in slums along canals this year.

Billions 'have untreated tooth decay'

 More than 2.4bn people have untreated tooth decay across the globe, a study in the Journal of Dental Research suggests.

Well-known businesspeople born in the Year of the Goat

VietNamNet Bridge – Many businesspeople born in the Year of the Goat have virtues such as consistency and iron will to succeed.

Foreign firms optimistic about Vietnam's outlook

 VietNamNet Bridge – Foreign business groups hailed Vietnam and HCM City's success in attracting FDI and boosting trade at a meeting with the city People's Committee yesterday.

VN's first ‘poem video' will help construct bridge for students

 VietNamNet Bridge – Poet Doan Ngoc Thu just published a poem video, the first of its kind in Viet Nam.

Social News 6/3

VCCI to launch annual report on labor market project; US$6.7 million for upgrading Hanoi’s dyke system; Outstanding ethnic minority, religious persons to be honoured; Vietnam protects guest workers in Thailand

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 6/3

16,000 firms suspend operations in first two months of 2015; Vinafood 1 massive divestment wave; New uniforms for Vietnam Airlines meet mixed reception; Thousands of abandoned containers clog Vietnam ports

Empowering women: a win for the environment and humanity

Enlisting community participation in caring for important ecological areas is one of the more effective strategies in protected area management. With the participation of the women, healthy mangrove forests are translating to better resilience.