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The outstanding works by architect Vo Trong Nghia

 VietNamNet Bridge – As one of two Vietnamese people honored Young Global Leader in 2014, architect Vo Trong Nghia is known for his works that use natural materials and are inspired by nature.

Government revises VAT guidance

 VietNamNet Bridge – In wake of the continued efforts by governments to bolster investment following the economic downturn, there has been a noticeable and stable rebound in FDI in Asia.

Elephant hunting and taming tools of the Great Mahout

 VietNamNet Bridge - Kham Phet Lao - a Mnong ethnic man from Dak Lak province - has presented more than 20 tools used to hunt and tame wild elephants to the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology.

Trees extirpated because… they can save lives

 VietNamNet Bridge – Cam lo, or chanh rung (wild lemon) as called by local people have been being hunted over the last month following a rumor that it is a panacea which can cure hundreds of diseases.

How much will the 20,000 PhD program cost?

 VietNamNet Bridge – It is obvious that the program on training 20,000 PhDs by 2020 would be very costly, which raises doubts about its feasibility.

Tourism comes to quiet fishing village

VietNamNet Bridge – Families living near the country's largest lagoon have made a living from fishing for generations. Today, community-based tourism offers them the chance to earn more money and also preserve their resources.

Surrogacy services

 VietNamNet Bridge – Though not yet legally recognized, surrogacy has become a special service in Vietnam.

Saturated fat advice 'unclear'

Swapping butter for a sunflower spread may not lower heart risk, say British Heart Foundation researchers.

 

What Vietnamese spend their money on?

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese rank seventh in the world in the amount of gold consumed, the third in Asia in the volume of beer drunk and it always is one of the biggest instant noodle consumers in Asia.

FII must use Vietnamese dong

 VietNamNet Bridge – Foreign indirect investments must be transacted in Vietnamese dong, with related transactions being made through accounts in authorised banks, noted a new State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV) circular.

Extra measles vaccinations to meet recent demand surge

VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Health's Centre for Research and Production of Vaccines and Biologicals will complete production of an additional two million doses of measles vaccines over the next month to meet increasing demand.

East Sea archaeology, why not?

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam has not paid appropriate attention to the underwater archaeology at the East Sea. The exploration projects in the area so far just aim to discover sunken ships or arms depots.

Art & Entertainment News Headlines 19/3

 First blind musician releases album and MV; Miss Vietnam International 2014; Vietnam Book Day to be observed nationwide; French singing duo debut in Hanoi; Workshop highlights Vietnamese literature in Paris; Truong Sa photo book published

Social News Headlines 19/3

 Prolonged drought damages farming production; A/H1N1 flu-infected cases on the rise; Gambling ring faces trial in Bac Ninh; Vietnam-Japan College to be established; Vietnam calls for int’l efforts against drugs

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 19/3

 VN's President commends Nikkei Group; SBV cuts interest rates; Can Tho ready for new air routes; Processing, manufacturing industry attract most FDI projects; SBV to spend VND8 trillion on rice; VND10 trillion for livestock farming revamp

Foreign correspondents speak of reporting missing jet

 VietNamNet Bridge – After a Malaysia Airlines aircraft flying from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing went missing on March 8, it was feared that the plane might have crashed into the Gulf of Thailand between Malaysia and Viet Nam

Ministry revises 2013 FDI figure

 VietNamNet Bridge – A 36 per cent increase or US$22.34 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) was registered in 2013, the Ministry of Planning and Investment's Foreign Investment Agency's revised report noted.

GDP of G20 slowed slightly to 2.8 pct in 2013: OECD

 Gross domestic product in G20 countries is projected to grow by 2.8 percent in 2013, down from 2.9 percent in the previous year, the Paris-based Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said Monday.

Sports News Headlines 18/3

 Women masters to compete in international championships; Viet Nam in Group A at Asian Volleyball Championship; HCM City hosts Asia U14 tennis champs; Top triathletes to race in Lang Co

Gov't preserves xoan singing

VietNamNet Bridge – The Government has allocated US$ 7.85 million in an effort to encourage artisans, amateur singers and young people in the northern province of Phu Tho to preserve xoan singing.