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Telecom-TV service providers’ cooperation would be a threat to ADSL service?

The two big Internet service providers -- VNPT and FPT may see their ADSL subscribers quit the networks and use CMC Telecom’s Internet service on cable TV.

Aspirin may lower melanoma risk: U.S. study

 A new study in the United States has found that women who take aspirin have a reduced risk of developing melanoma, and that the longer they take it, the lower the risk.

Rural girls also favor face skin peeling service

Within 15-20 days, the skin will peel off and be replaced by white and flawless skin like Snow White. This beautiful advertising has turned the skin peeling off service into a whirlwind that sweeps away cities and also the countryside.

From sex worker to TV inspiration

 VietNamNet Bridge – The life story of a former sex worker and drug addict who became a tireless social worker in HCM City is set to be made into a 30-episode television film.

World waits as historic papal election looms

 The historic conclave to choose a successor for the first pope to resign in over 700 years begins on Tuesday, with the world in suspense over a secret election with no clear frontrunner.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 13/3

Ministry mulls allocation of fishing quotas; Auto sales drops strongly after Tet; Danang tourist numbers double; Price adjustments feared to fuel inflation; TV commercials fuel advertising growth

Equitisation process needs a shot in the arm

 VietNamNet Bridge – A new decree on equitisation is in the works as authorities hope to accelerate the equitisation progress and enhance the role of market forces in Vietnam’s economy.

Delta saline intrusion curbs production, puts rice at risk

VietNamNet Bridge – Saline-water intrusion in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta's coastal provinces has severely affected the local agricultural production, with rice paddies facing a shortage of fresh water.

233 million women' lacking contraception in 2015

 An estimated 233 million women in their fertile years will lack access to modern contraception by 2015, up from 221 million in 2010, according to a study.

Foreign woman sentenced to death for trafficking 5kg of drugs

VietNamNet Bridge – A Filipino woman was condemned to death yesterday, March 11, for transporting 5kg of narcotics into Vietnam.

Everything is half-done

 VietNamNet Bridge – Although the Government has made many efforts to restructure the economy, all of them are still half-done,

Collage artists depict women cut from a different cloth

 VietNamNet Bridge – Three pioneers of paper collage "paintings" are exhibiting their works in HCM City.

Transport ministry eliminates helmet penalty after public outcry

 VietNamNet Bridge – Motorbike users will not receive a fine for wearing sub-standard helmets while travelling on the road, the transport ministry announced.

MGM withdraws from $4 billion Ho Tram project

VietNamNet Bridge – The Asian Coast Development Limited (ACDL) has announced that the MGM Resorts International (MGM) will no longer operate the resort in the Ho Tram Strip tourism complex.

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 12/3

 US support for disadvantaged people in Thua Thien Hue; KOICA-funded water supply system comes into use; Mekong invests in schools, dormitories; Limit on university enrolment quotas

SPORTS IN BRIEF 12/3

 Ha Noi lead national rowing event; Fierce competition at 125cc motor race; Coal and minerals draw with City; Amateurs to compete in five-a-side tourney

Forbidden to marry, young couple burn themselves in motel

They wanted to get married but their families disagreed; a young man poured gasoline on his body and his girlfriend’s body and kindled a fire. One died and one was seriously injured.

Software piracy declines markedly

 VietNamNet Bridge – Software piracy in Vietnam has significantly declined over the past years, heard a workshop on computer security held by Microsoft in HCMC on Tuesday.

ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 12/3

  HCM City student crowned coffee queen; OV writer wins Belgian literature award; Central city offers free info to Japanese; Movies to compete at Francophone Film Festival 2013

U.S. Project Runway winner to judge VN reality show

VietNamNet Bridge - Chloe Dao, a Vietnamese American designer, will join actress-model Ngo Thanh Van and designer Do Manh Cuong in the jury of the Vietnam Project Runway 2013 reality show.