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Public voice heard load and clear on Constitutional amendments

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Viet Nam Fatherland Front Central Committee (VFF CC) has so far collected 8 million opinions from the people about draft amendments to the 1992 Constitution.

Nam beats Khanh at Men's Futures

 VietNamNet Bridge – French tennis players won both the men's doubles and singles events at the Viet Nam Men's Futures F1, part of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Men's Circuit.

Stocks reveal even big firms in trouble

 VietNamNet Bridge – Large-cap stocks have been included for the first time on the list of shares with alert status on both national stock exchanges – indicating that economic hardships have begun to squeeze even big businesses.

Foreign animal feed makers face tough punishment

 VietNamNet Bridge – Foreign animal feed-maker law breakers may be kicked out of the Vietnamese market.

Foreign partner withdraws from bio-fuel project in Binh Phuoc

Chairman of the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group - Phung Dinh Thuc – has said that the Japanese partner in the Binh Phuoc Ethanol Project wants to withdraw from the project, while the group does not want to buy back the shares.

The boss of Saigon’s largest illegal cock fighting grounds arrested

VietNamNet Bridge – Truong Hoang Chien, who is the boss of the biggest cock fighting grounds in HCM City, has been arrested after over one year being hunted by police.

Deputy Director of Hai Phong City Police dismissed

On March 29, after more than two months the Hai Phong Party Committee announced its decision to expel him from the Party, Hai Phong Police Agency announced to dismiss Deputy Director, Colonel Nguyen Binh Kien.

Eight candidates finalized for the VFF Chairmanship

VietNamNet Bridge - The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) Executive Board meeting held last week finalized the number of candidates for the new executive board of 44 people.

The use of Pham Duy’s songs in VN still normal

Being empowered to manage the musical heritage of late composer Pham Duy, his son – Duy Cuong – has confirmed that the family creates all conditions for Pham Duy’s music to come to the public.

Hung Kings Festival extends to one week

 VietNamNet Bridge – The annual pilgrim festival worshipping Hung Kings, ancestors of the Vietnamese people, will be held between April 13 and 19 in the northern province of Phu Tho.

Vietnam is about to see meteor shower

VietNamNet Bridge – The Lyrids meteor shower, with about 20 streaks per hour, is the most notable astronomical phenomena in Vietnam this month.

US destroyer sent to S. Korea coast

 The United States has positioned a destroyer off the coast of South Korea to defend against a possible missile strike, a US official said, as the South vowed a strong response to any provocation from the North.

UN General Assembly set to adopt arms treaty

 The UN General Assembly is expected to adopt the first global treaty on the conventional arms trade Tuesday after the 193 member states failed to reach consensus on it last week, diplomats said.

Da Nang swears in new leader after unanimous vote in People's Council

 VietNamNet Bridge – Tran Tho was sworn in as chairman of the Da Nang City's People's Council yesterday morning (April 1), with his term to last until 2016.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 2/4

Greater cooperation needed for central region tourism; Rice exporters dodge rules via consignment contracts; Russian businesses keen to invest in Vietnam; Electronics market struggles to survive

Hiring foreign managers now in fashion

The appointment of foreigners into the key posts at Vietnamese businesses has always been the “hot news” for the public. However, foreign CEOs do not always bring the things businesses expect.

US says EU rules on biotech crops 'unnecessary'

 The United States has criticized "unnecessary" European Union rules against genetically modified US crop imports as it prepares to enter free-trade talks with the EU.

Urban students nowadays prefer online lessons

Exam preparation centers nowadays cannot attract learners, because students prefer staying at home and preparing for the exams with online lessons.

Manufacturers to die gradually on the policy on motorbike restriction

Motorbike manufacturers have got numbed on the information that the government of Vietnam would restrict the number of motorbikes in circulation.

Vietnamese software win away games, lose home games

Technology groups said they have been put at a disadvantage, which may make them defeated on the home market.