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Viet Kieu repatriates’ car imports waiting for re-export

The luxurious cars, which were imported to Vietnam as the Viet Kieu repatriates’ assets, now are awaiting to be re-exported, after state management agencies have threatened to clarify the real origins of the imports.

Primary schools get overloaded because of “golden pigs”

Parents have been warned that it would be very difficult to enroll in primary schools this year because of the sharp increase in the number of students to begin going to school.

Making our way up Mount Fansipan

VietNamNet Bridge – Mount Fansipan is only half as tall as Mount Everest. Yet this mountain, perched at the eastern edge of the Himalayan range in Vietnam’s uppermost Lao Cai Province, is hardly an easy climb.

No one is “free” as Vietnamese farmers are

VietNamNet Bridge – Changing crops very offent and being disorganized is a vicious cycle that erodes the strength and capital of farmer families, said Prof. Vo Tong Xuan.

Danang’s VND14.5 bil. for fireworks contest

 VietNamNet Bridge – The People’s Committee of Danang City revealed it has raised VND14.5 billion so far from sponsors for the international fireworks contest 2013 (DIFC 2013).

Inflation decrease raises worry about weak demand

The reported inflation decrease in March turns out to be not the good news at all. This, in the eyes of businesses, means the low market demand and the unsalability of goods.

U.S. FDA approves new multiple sclerosis treatment

 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday approved Tecfidera capsules to treat adults with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS).

Gov’t pledges strong efforts for improving business environment

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnamese Government will continue its effort to improve the country’s business environment in a bid to further raise the efficiency of foreign investment attraction and use.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 29/3

 HCM City to reclaim coastal land; Governor meets Danang entrepreneurs; Mekong Capital sells stake in phone distributor; Investors’ role should be enhanced in land withdrawal

Jewellery lights up Old Quarter

 VietNamNet Bridge – Visit Hang Bac Street this week and you'll be immersed in yellow cloth lanterns, colourful flags and white daisy stands.

Nearly US$100 billion in FDI capital disbursed after 25 years

 VietNamNet Bridge – As of late February, Vietnam had attracted 14,550 valid FDI projects with a total capitalization of US$211 billion, of which almost US$100 billion was already disbursed.

ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 28/3

  Celebrate India's most colourful festival; Cham relics to be on display in the US; Electronica show features transgender artist; Opera performance to mark Vietnam-Japan diplomatic ties

American photographer shares wildlife conservation experience

VietNamNet Bridge – Discussions about wildlife photography and conservation will be held in Ha Noi and HCM City this weekend with the participation of American photographer Gabby Salazar.

IMF urges countries to cut energy subsidies

 The International Monetary Fund urged countries to reduce subsidies on energy, saying they worsen government's fiscal positions and eventually create more advantages for the wealthy instead of the poor.

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 28/3

Fraud ring prosecuted for making fake Govt seals; Hanoi to host 9th Asia-Pacific Burn Congress; OIF helps Vietnamese civil servants improve language skills; Comprehensive water supply plan could cost capital $3.4b

The gamble of making outward investment

While Vietnamese businesses have been flocking abroad to seek their investment opportunities, experts fear that the businesses are gambling with their investments.

GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 28/3

  New constitution must reflect Party and people’s aspiration; NA leader works with youth union on Constitution; CPIM busy in Hanoi; Vietnam, Australia cement bilateral ties

Vietnam not penalized for rhino horn trafficking

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) in Vietnam has denied the information that Vietnam was proposed for being imposed with trade embargo on rhinos.

American Airlines, US Air merger approved

 A US bankruptcy court judge approved Wednesday the merger of American Airlines and US Airways, which will create the country's largest airline, a spokesman for American's corporate parent AMR Corp said.

Hail in Lao Cai, thousands of roofs broken

A 20-minutes hail on March 27 broke the roofs of thousands of houses in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai and injured 16 people. Many people had to hide themselves under beds.