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AFC concerns over Ninh Binh FC’s match-fixing case

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has expressed its interest in the match-fixing case of the game between Vietnam’s Ninh Binh and Malaysian Kelantan, and its support for the VFF's combat against wrongdoing.

Vietnam is expected to repay nearly $10bil. in 2014

The Prime Minister has issued Decision 447 on borrowing and repayment plans in 2014. Limits on government-guaranteed loans and medium and long-term foreign loans of enterprises and organizations in 2014 are also mentioned in the decision.

US$270 million needed to detoxify Bien Hoa airport

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Defense estimates that approximately $270 million is needed to process 240,000 cubic meters of contaminated soil and sediment in Bien Hoa airport in the southern province of Dong Nai.

Chinese to help Vietnamese boost farm exports to China?

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) is considering hiring Chinese consultants to helping Vietnam increase farm exports to the vast Chinese market.

Thousands of people attend peace-praying ceremony by His Holiness Gyalwang Drukpa

 VietNamNet Bridge – On Saturday, thousands of Buddhists gathered at the Mandala Stupa in Tay Thien Pagoda, Vinh Phuc Province, to participate in a praying for peace rite performed by His Holiness Gyalwang Drukpa.

Hundreds of kites fly at Hue Festival

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hundreds of artisans throughout the country competed in a kite flying demonstration at the Hue Festival 2014 on Saturday.

Garlic salad on Ly Son Island

VietNamNet Bridge – If you have a chance to travel to Quang Ngai Province’s Ly Son Island, you will find an exotic plant for sure dubbed “male garlic”.

News on Son Doong covers international newspapers

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s Son Doong, the world largest cave, has appeared on prestigious international newspapers like The Guardian (the UK), Foxnews (USA), News (Australia) in recent days.

Many coins gleaned on spice market will make a fortune

 VietNamNet Bridge – The ready-made spice market has been growing more rapidly than one could imagine.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 14/4

 Vietinbank may acquire Petrolimex's PGBank; More border gates benefit from tax breaks; Ministry wants new housing projects stopped; Ariston Thermo opens new plant in Bac Ninh; Toyota to recall 42,772 vehicles

Thaco overtakes Toyota Vietnam as biggest sales achiever

 Local auto maker and assembler Truong Hai Auto Corporation (Thaco) has once again overtaken the long-time market leader Toyota Vietnam as the biggest sales achiever in the country.

Tough times ahead for business

 VietNamNet Bridge – Local and foreign experts and economists have warned that enterprises in Vietnam might face troubled times ahead due to weak consumer demand.

Mekong hydropower dams: Laos considering, Vietnam needs “quick reactions”

Laos promises to consult with experts and consider the construction of hydropower dams on Mekong River is the good news for Vietnam. However, scientists say Vietnam needs to act promptly to take full advantage of its opportunities.

Workers warned of overseas work risks

 VietNamNet Bridge – Three years ago, Tong Thi Oanh, now 36, a resident of the northern province of Thanh Hoa decided to leave her husband and two children to go to work in Malaysia, hoping to create a better life for them.

The magical beauty of Phong Nha Cave

 VietNamNet Bridge - Phong Nha Cave, a wonder in the World Natural Heritage Site of Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park in Quang Binh Province, is made even more charming through the lens of international photographers.

Sapa Tourism Week to kick off this month

 April 29 to May 4 is a Sapa Tourism week set aside to celebrate everything about the traditional culture of ethnic minority groups from the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai.

Children’s leisure centers hit the jackpot

 VietNamNet Bridge – One of the most visible shortcomings in urban Vietnamese society is the severe lack of space for children to play. In major cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh, public playgrounds are a rarity.

Vulnerable groups seek improved governance

VietNamNet Bridge – Vulnerable groups in the country, including women and ethnic minorities, are less satisfied with the quality of public services and local governance than fellow citizens, a survey has found.

Farmers suffer as rice remains unsold

 VietNamNet Bridge – Farmers in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta need help in dealing with large quantities of unsold rice because expected purchases have not been made under a plan to build up temporary reserves.

Social News Headlines 13/4

 Doctors to examine killer skin disease; HCM City losing homes to land erosion; Viet Nam's multiscreen time tops global average; Electricity causes most blazes; Danang City reports consecutive student kidnaps