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Critical mass not needed for supernova explosions: ANU study

Astronomers searching for clues about dark energy, the mysterious force that is speeding up the expansion of the Universe, have uncovered new evidence about the nature of supernovae, finding many are lighter than scientists had expected,

Quang Liem drops to the world’s 43rd

 VietNamNet Bridge - In the rankings released by FIDE on March 1, Vietnam’s top chessman Le Quang Liem maintained Elo 2709 but he slipped by five spots from the previous month.

The first pancreas - kidney transplant in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge - More than 150 doctors and nurses of the Military Medical Academy and Military Hospital 103 joined a multiple organ transplant operation (kidney - pancreas), the first in Vietnam.

14 movies at Vietnamese cinemas in March

 VietNamNet Bridge - "Pompeii", "Need for Speed 3D", "Divergent" and "Noah" are the most notable films in local theaters this month.

EU FMs mull "targeted measures" against Russia due to Ukraine crisis

 The European Union (EU) mulled "targeted measures" against Russia due to the situation in Ukraine, said EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton on Monday.

Khanh Hoa announces 38 leading tourist destinations

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Tourism Association of the southern central coastal province of Khanh Hoa has announced 38 local tourist destinations known for providing high quality and safe services for visitors.

Pham Nhat Vuong still in the world’s billionaires list

 VietNamNet Bridge – Pham Nhat Vuong, founder and chairman of conglomerate Vingroup, remains the sole Vietnamese cited in Forbes magazine’s annual list of the world’s richest people.

Highland areas rife with dangerous suspension bridges

 VietNamNet Bridge – A number of suspension bridges in the north-western region pose safety risks of collapsing.

$9.4 million of bad debt recovered

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnam Asset Management Company (VAMC) has purchased 39 trillion VND (1.8 billion USD) in bad debts, of which 200 billion VND (9.4 million USD) has been recovered,

Illegal sand miners plague Thai Nguyen authorities

 VietNamNet Bridge – The rampant and illegal mining of sand from the Cau River is reported to be causing headaches for some local authorities.

Chinese businessmen play ruses to sabotage Vietnam’s economy

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese economists have discovered some dirty tricks Chinese businessmen play on Vietnamese farmers.

Dong slapped with historic fine, match ban

VietNamNet Bridge – A 28-game ban and a VND20 million (US$950) fine was the severest punishment for a football player in the history of the Viet Nam Football Federation (VFF). 

Vinalines officials in jail for power abuse

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ha Noi People's Court last week sentenced Bui Quoc Anh, former deputy general director of the Viet Nam National Shipping Lines (Vinalines), to three years in prison for "abusing power while on duty".

Vietnam’s software exports move towards SMAC

 VietNamNet Bridge – The export growth rate has decreased, a lot of firms have shut down or merged into others. Does this mean that Vietnam’s software industry has been driven into a corner?

Social News Headlines 4/3

 Ministry of Construction defends controversial circular; Two workers die in fall from scaffolding; Sleeper coaches found violating safety rules; Easy Taxi expands presence in Asia, now Vietnam; Two workers die in fall from scaffolding

New mechanism to help 99.9 percent of students pass finals

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Education and Training has determined a new examination mechanism, under which, 99.9 percent of high school students can pass the final exams.

MOF may set ceiling to control formula prices

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Finance (MOF), while affirming that it would use its power to prevent the formula price escalation, has stated that it may set the ceiling prices for the products.

Primitive Dong Ho Lagoon beckons tourists

VietNamNet Bridge – Dong Ho Lagoon covering around 14 kilometers in west Ha Tien Township in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang lures passers-by with its primitive beauty and romantic settings.

 

Vietnam to host SEA Games 31

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam has been selected to host SEA Games 31 in 2021, and Ho Chi Minh City is to serve as the rendezvous point for regional sports teams. 

Used cars for returning Viet Kieu must have 10,000km mileage

 VietNamNet Bridge – Overseas Vietnamese, or Viet Kieu, who return home can enjoy tax exemptions for one car and one motorbike, but the automobile must have been used for at least six months with a minimum mileage of 10,000km,