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Inner-city schools’ quality below central Hanoi’s living standards

VietNamNet Bridge – Hanoians in the city’s four central districts, who take pride in being “authentic townspeople”, complain that it is difficult to find schools for their children.

Three Vietnamese die, 17 injured in car accident in China

 VietNamNet Bridge – At least three Vietnamese people died in a car accident in Hekou District, Yunnan Province, China on March 16.

Construction of Quang Ninh Airport to start on March 27

 VietNamNet Bridge - Quang Ninh province has chosen Sun Group from South Korea as the investor of the airport project and scheduled a groundbreaking ceremony on March 27.

Government News 19/3

President receives head of US-ASEAN Business Council, Party chief congratulates RoK on becoming largest investor in Vietnam, Vietnam looks to boost cooperation with Myanmar, Vietnam attends Langkawi maritime, aerospace exhibition

Turkish FM on Vietnam visit to foster ties

 President Truong Tan Sang made suggestions for more parliamentary and people-to-people diplomacy activities while receiving Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu in Hanoi on March 18.

Vietnam, Australia issue joint statement on lifting relations to new level

 Vietnam and Australia have issued a joint statement on lifting bilateral to the next level during Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung’s official visit to Australia.

Vietnamese, Australian PMs agree to promote bilateral ties

Vietnamese, Australian PMs agree to promote bilateral ties, Vietnam, Australia agree to boost maritime security links,

Compal chooses phones in Vietnam return plan

 The world’s second largest computer notebook contractor Compal will resume production at its Vietnam factory, after years of closing due to global economic recession.

National Tourism Year 2015 to spotlight world heritage

 Vietnam’s National Tourism Year 2015 themed “Connecting world heritage” will be launched in the central province of Thanh Hoa on April 3, the provincial People’s Committee announced at the March 12 press conference.

Vietnamese badminton players to compete in 2015 Sudirman Cup

 Vietnam found themselves in Group 3B along with Australia, Italy and the Switzerland as the 2015 Vivo BWF Sudirman Cup draw was conducted in Dongguan, China on March 16. 

Breastfeeding 'linked to higher IQ'

 A long-term study has pointed to a link between breastfeeding and intelligence.

Local groups pour capital in agriculture projects

 VietNamNet Bridge – The head of Hoang Anh Gia Lai Group, Doan Nguyen Duc, was the first who invested in agriculture and had great success. Many other big bosses have followed Duc by pouring money into this field.

Proposed consolidation positive for banking sector

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam's central bank's plans to consolidate the country's banking system, and introduce new rules involving ownership structure under Circular 36 are likely to benefit the sector, said Fitch Ratings.

Heated debate over vehicle confiscation proposal

 The National Traffic Safety Committee’s controversial proposal to confiscate vehicles of drunk drivers and motorcycles entering expressways led to a heated debate at a talk in Hanoi on Wednesday.

Environment fee on fuels to triple from May

 VietNamNet Bridge – The National Assembly Standing Committee on March 10 approved a trebling of the environmental protection fees on gasoline except for bio-fuel, diesel and heavy oil from May 1 as proposed by the Government.

Youkiza Marionette Theatre to perform in Hanoi

 Puppetry lovers in Hanoi will have a chance to enjoy a 'Classic Public Performance' by Youkiza Marionette Theatre from Tokyo, Japan, in a special programme scheduled to be held from March 21-23.

Social News 19/3

Thief takes pottery piece of famous artist in broad daylight, New method proposed for dealing with overloaded vehicles, Nationwide campaign encourages people to stay fit, Lao Cai alerted to forest fire risk

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 19/3

VNPT to divest $56.4m in first quarter, MARD to examine rice storage problems, US bank lauds Vietnamese economic achievements, Exchange rates to remain stable in H1, SBV mandates sale of NPLs, FPT Software train engineers in Japan

Minister Tran Dai Quang meets with senior US officials

 Minister of Public Security Tran Dai Quang held bilateral talks with senior US officials in Washington D.C. on March 17 as part of his ongoing working visit to enhance the comprehensive partnership between Vietnam and the US.

Vietnam’s ideas lauded at ADMM-9: minister

 Vietnam contributed positively to the 9th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM-9) by making a number of proposals towards building an ASEAN Political-Security Community, stated Defence Minister General Phung Quang Thanh.