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Rail service to resume on north-south line

 VietNamNet Bridge – All obstructions caused by the train-truck collision on the north-south railway line in the central Quang Tri Province have been removed, clearing the line for rail traffic.

Earthquake hits Quang Nam District

 VietNamNet Bridge – An earthquake struck the Bac Tra My Commune near the Song Tranh 2 hydropower plant in the central Quang Nam Province today, the local authorities said.

20-year savings worth 3 kilos of pork

VietNamNet Bridge – A Hanoian got shocked after he was told that he can receive the sum of money big enough to buy three kilos of pork after 20 years of depositing money at bank.

Hue: Royal banquet lures 1,000 luxury cruise travellers

 Nearly 1,000 travellers aboard the Celebrity Century cruise ship participated in a royal banquet in Hue Citadel’s Can Chanh Palace in the Dai Noi (Royal Palace) on March 12.

New city, towns to be established

 The National Assembly's Standing Committee has used new powers for the first time to create a new city and two new towns, plus one new district. All were previously parts of cities.

President proposes exchanging experience, delegates with Cuba

 President Truong Tan Sang hosted a reception for Cuban Prosecutor General Dario Delgado Cura yesterday, during which he suggested an exchange of experience to help with the nation-building process.

UNHRC rapporteurs say VN's religious freedom improving

Vietnamese representatives participated in dialogues with the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC)'s Special Rapporteurs on freedom of religion, belief and cultural rights on Tuesday and Wednesday in Geneva, Switzerland.

Smartphone boom in Vietnam benefits Chinese brands

VietNamNet Bridge – Huawei’s selling approach in Vietnam is an indicator of how Chinese smartphone manufacturers will market their products.

PM Dung to visit Australia, New Zealand

PM Dung to visit Australia, New Zealand, Preparations discussed for ASEAN Summit, President welcomes Cuban Prosecutor General, Vietnam, Slovakia enhance judicial cooperation, Vice President meets with Yangon Region leader

Vietnam, Venezuela seek to address obstacles to oil projects

 Venezuelan Vice President Elias Jose Jaua Milano has affirmed his country’s commitment to making it easier, in terms of conditions and financial support, for joint oil and gas and agricultural projects with Vietnam.

East Sea issues draw attention from Belgian experts

 A conference on the international law perspective on the East Sea came under the spotlight in an article carried by the Belgian Euro Press Image (EPI) portal on March 11.

Private enterprises boosting offshore investments

 VietNamNet Bridge – A lot of private enterprises in Vietnam are shoring up offshore investment activity, particularly in regional markets, to make the most of material sources and tap into opportunities presented by these growing markets.

Image: Peach, plum flowers blossom in Ha Giang

 VietNamNet Bridge - After the lunar New Year, Ha Giang has become a kingdom of peach and plum flowers. This is the best time to visit.

A jungle feast in Kontum

 VietNamNet Bridge – Kontum leaf salad last year was recognized among top 10 Vietnamese specialties of Asian cuisine for the second time by the Asian Record Organization.

Straightening up Ha Noi's pavements

 VietNamNet Bridge – This year, the city of Ha Noi once again has made its fight against the illegal use of pavements a high priority on its agenda, a battle many from both sides of the street doubt can be won, citing countless failures in the past.

Thousands of real estate firms established, causing concerns

VietNamNet Bridge – As many as 14,000 new businesses were set up in the first two months of 2015, with real estate firms increasing sharply by 89 percent in comparison with the same period in 2014.

FTA with S Korea to boost shrimp exports

 VietNamNet Bridge – The signing of a free trade agreement (FTA) between Viet Nam and South Korea is expected to boost Viet Nam's shrimp exports to South Korea in the near future.

Bach Ma National Park strives to protect biological diversity

 VietNamNet Bridge – Bach Ma National Park in central Thue Thien-Hue Province has organised a series of activities to protect its biological diversity.

The importance of the local art market

Vietnam’s Doi Moi (renovation) painting period in the 90s marked great success in both arts and business. But during that time, no one from the art world thought that there could be a real art market in the country as there were few clients.

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