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ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 18/3

  Belgian connection celebrated; Vietnam’s Renovated Theatre introduced in France; Photographers mark field's development; Century of Finnish poster art on show

Vietnam's biggest bomb

VietNamNet Bridge – Hundreds of types of bombs, mines and explosives left over from the war are on display at the Museum of infantry, 290 B Lac Long Quan Road, Hanoi, including a bomb of nearly 7 tons in weight.

U.S. House Speaker reiterates GOP's stance against further tax hikes

 U.S. House Speaker John Boehner said Sunday that President Barack Obama's recent outreach to lawmakers by visiting the Capitol Hill is a good thing, but Republicans can't go any further on tax increases.

Beckham returns to scene of 1998 World Cup horror

 David Beckham returned to the scene of his infamous 1998 World Cup red card horror show on Sunday when he was named in the Paris Saint-Germain starting line-up for the clash at Saint-Etienne.

Co-operation key for development

United Nation Special Envoy and President of the Foundation for World Wide Co-operation Romano Prodi spoke about the importance of co-operation as the pace of globalisation continues to quicken.

GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 18/3

 Top legislator wraps up European tour; Viet Nam sends congratulations to China's new leading figures; Vietnam helps Laos to develop transport infrastructure; Former Phu Quoc prisoners hounored

The first group wedding in Hanoi

Being awkward to kiss each other publicly, pouring champagne, releasing balloons... 10 couples of brides and grooms had their impressive debut in the first group wedding held in Hanoi on March 17.

Requiem for Son My massacre victims

A night requiem was held at Son My village, Quang Ngai province, on March 15 to commemorate 504 innocent victims of the bloody massacre caused by the US military more than four decades ago.

Vietnamese businesses spend much money on advertisements

Vietnamese businesses are still poor with limited financial capability. However, they still spend big money on advertisement campaigns.

The ornamental trees that cause cancer, mental disorder

Vietnamese have been frightened out of their wits after scientists said that a lot of popular ornamental trees in Vietnamese homes may cause cancer and mental diseases.

Software firms gear up for outsourcing contracts

Outsourcing contracts have been coming in thick and fast to software firms since the beginning of the year, promising a bountiful crop for the firms in 2013.

Pay-TV clients taste bitterness of the monopoly

Vietnam has had three million cable TV subscribers so far, which means that less than 15 percent of households have used the services.

TRAVEL IN BRIEF 18/3

  VN second only to Thailand as most popular destination; Riverside resort in Hue offers garden-style relaxation; Information and help centre opens in Da Nang

Dirty toys attack schools

Despite the bans released by the Hanoi Education and Training Department, toxic and anti-education toys still have been brought to general schools.

Government bond market in 2013: high demand, high supply

Government bonds have been selling well since the beginning of the year. This remains a favorite investment channel for big institutions and foreign investors in 2013.

HCM City seeks capital for hi-tech park

HCMC’s government on Tuesday told Saigon Hi-Tech Park management board to mobilize private capital sources and loans for the second phase of the park instead of using the State budget only.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 18/3

Shrimp industry beset by problems; Resolution outlines SBV tasks; Dong Nai drafts master plan; Disagreement on power price hikes proposed by EVN; State Bank offers low interest rate for housing

Vietnam’s insurance market receives more “big players”

More foreign insurers have come to Vietnam in recent years. Joining forces with domestic partners in doing business is the way many of them have chosen to penetrate the local market.

37 provinces criticized for the rise of traffic accidents

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has criticized 37 provinces, including big cities like Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City, for the high increase of dead victims of traffic accidents in the last two months.

Old lifestyle can be relived

 VietNamNet Bridge – Film director Doan Huy Giao took seven years to build his own museum – the first such private institution in central Viet Nam.