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MOET rethinks, allowing teaching English at preschools

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) has revised its decision on prohibiting preschools to organize foreign language classes.

Environment violation cases found, but not settled

 VietNamNet Bridge – Of the 2,900 units inspected in 2013 by the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment, 40 percent was found as violating the environment laws. But they only bore administrative sanctions.

Surrogacy services: Part 2

 VietNamNet Bridge – Though not yet legally recognized, surrogacy has become a special service in Vietnam. This story reveals more details about surrogate mothers and their clients.

How much is Vinalines worth?

 VietNamNet Bridge – The investors’ thoughts now concentrate on the IPO of the Vietnam National Shipping Lines (Vinalines) which would go equitized in the first quarter of 2015.

Gut bacteria turn dark chocolate 'healthy'

 Bacteria in our stomach ferment chocolate into useful anti-inflammatory compounds that are good for the heart, scientists have said.

Only 1% of VND30-trillion package disbursed for HCM City

 VietNamNet Bridge – Banks in HCMC disbursed around VND300 billion out of the VND30-trillion credit package tailored for the real estate sector as of last Thursday.

Shayne Ward is returning to Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – The famous English singer will perform in the first picnic music festival in Vietnam, to be held at the Phu Tho Stadium, Ho Chi Minh City on April 12.

Art & Entertainment News Headlines 20/3

 Activities to mark 60 years of Hanoi liberation; Vietnam has nine more national relics; Popular 1980s drama returns; HCM City holds evening of western music; Music awards to reward consistency

Social News Headlines 20/3

 Rare, 50-kg turtle found in Hanoi; 2,000-pound bomb disabled in Thua Thien-Hue; Hanoi to release online passport application; Motorcyclists called to turn off engine at stoplights; Vietnam Coast Guard deploys new flotilla in Ca Mau

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 20/3

 Vietnam tops list of fastest growing ultra-rich; Vietinbank to open branch in Laos; March CPI sees lowest increase in a decade; Vietnam Logistics index launched; Japan's Nissin opens $75m auto facility

Google and Viacom settle seven-year YouTube row

 Google and Viacom have resolved a long-running legal battle regarding copyrighted material on YouTube.

More new flight to Can Tho City

 The Southwestern Steering Committee, the Ministry of Transport, and Can Tho City People’s Committee said in a meeting on Match 17 that they would like more air routes in the region in order to aid in economic development.

Sports News Headlines 19/3

 U19 Tottenham stun U19 Vietnam in London; Norway royalty visits community football project; Ha Noi T&T plan full strength squad against Malaysia's Selangor; Ninh Binh top group with Kelantan win

Political News Headlines 19/3

Vietnam opens honorary consulate in Israel; Better approach to policies for ex-soldiers: Front leader; Malaysia appreciates Vietnam’s support in lost jet hunt; Vietnam, US underscore cooperation at sea

Japanese firms to offer ITS package for Vietnam’s expressway

Toshiba Corporation, Hitachi Ltd. and ITOCHU just signed a contract to supply the Vietnam Expressway Corporation with an Intelligent Transport Systems package that includes electronic toll collection, traffic control and equipment monitoring systems.

Foreign capital inflows pour back into Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s buoyant stock market has intrigued foreign investors. Vietnam Access Day 2014, a two-day portfolio investment conference which opened on March 18, is expected to provide a wealth of opportunities.

EU leaders reject legitimacy of Crimea's referendum

The top leaders of the European Union (EU) on Tuesday reiterated the referendum in Crimea is "illegal".

NA Chairman begins Switzerland visit

VietNamNet Bridge – National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung began his official visit to Switzerland yesterday at the invitation of President of the Swiss National Council (Lower House) Ruedi Lustenberger.

VN-Japan ties taken to new high

 VietNamNet Bridge – Japan and Vietnam have decided to elevate bilateral relations into an "extensive strategic partnership".

Vinalines has new CEO

 VietNamNet Bridge - Mr. Le Anh Son has been appointed General Director of the Vietnam National Shipping Lines Corporation or Vinalines. Son will officially assume the position from March 20.