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Japan's recession over, recovery eyed

 Japan squeaked out of recession in the last quarter with modest growth that, analysts say, would provide a foundation for a strengthening economy.

No more universities to be established until 2020: Minister

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Education and Training will veto any plan on the set up of a new university from now to 2020, said Deputy Minister Bui Van Ga.

Nguyen Bach brings Piano Sings back

VietNamNet Bridge - After being interrupted for a year, the “Piano Sings” program will return to Ho Chi Minh City, with the participation of many famous artists.

Fast food market: bigger burgers to clamp smaller ones

How will the fast food market will be after McDonald’s makes its presence in Vietnam?

Drivers wearing fake helmets to be fined $10

VietNamNet Bridge – Motorcycle and bicycle drivers who wear helmets that do not meet the technical standards will be fined as those who do not wear helmets or do not fasten the strap properly.

35 years, Vietnamese’s height increases by 4cm

The average height of Vietnamese men and women are 164.4 cm and 153 cm. The average heights of Vietnamese people are still less than their neighbors while the growth speed is also slower.

Bus crash leaves 11 dead, 49 seriously injured

Two passengers buses collided early this morning in central Khanh Hoa Province, leaving at least 11 people dead and 49 more seriously injured.

As fortunate as SCIC

Deposit interests and dividends were the two main sources of income for the State Capital Investment Corporation (SCIC).

Tour discovers Ha Noi's largest market

 VietNamNet Bridge – Join a city walk on Friday, March 8 to discover Ha Noi’s largest market, Dong Xuan, and its surrounding area.

Central region feels uneasy about tourism industry in 2013

The central region receives a lot of travelers, but they don’t spend much money during the stay there.

Even big guys find it hard to squeeze into smartphone market

The competition in the smart phone market has become so stiff that even big guys also have to struggle hard to push up sales.

Ministry tries to save non-state owned schools

The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) has decided to apply a lot of measures to rescue non-state owned schools, which are on the verge of dissolution because of the lack of students.

Folk woodcut printing awarded national heritage status

 VietNamNet Bridge – The making of Dong Ho folk woodcut painting in the northern province of Bac Ninh has been recognised as part of the national intangible cultural heritage.

Garbage is being wasted in Vietnam

Millions of tons of garbage have been thrown away every year. Meanwhile, this could be a potential source of energy.

France invites Vietnamese gymnast to Challenge Cup

The Challenge Cup organizing committee in France, the gymnastics tournament that gathers the world's top athletes, has invited Vietnamese male gymnast Nguyen Ha Thanh to participate in the event.

Central bank sends signal about exchange rate policy in 2013

The dollar price quoted by commercial banks and the price in the black market bounced back earlier this week. However, after that, the dollar price has decreased again.

Vietnamese citizen to have personal code

VietNamNet Bridge - The personal code, consisting of 12 digits, will be granted for each citizen since birth and it will not change, according to the Ministry of Justice.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 8/3

Inflation may return if monetary policy is loosened; Vietnam among world’s top 3 in export growth; Vietnam joins TPP talks in Singapore; Korean bank CEO honoured with Friendship insignia; Purchase power still slow after Tet

VTV hope MasterChef will cook up a storm

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnamese version of reality cooking show MasterChef will be aired on VTV3 from tomorrow night, March 8.

Aviation market not as gloomy as thought

The death of Indochina Airlines and the current difficulties of Air Mekong have raised a big worry that Vietnam would not have a competitive aviation market, if only the state owned Vietnam Airlines can exist in the market.