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Vietnam to host three Men’s Futures tennis tourneys

The Vietnam Tennis Federation and the Tan Binh Import - Export Corporation will co-host three Men’s Futures tennis events in the southern province of Bac Lieu from March 25-31 and HCM City from April 1-14.

Mekong lady dedicates her life to disabled people

VietNamNet Bridge – Huynh Ngoc Hong Nhung, vice president of Can Tho Association of People with Disabilities, is desperate to create stable jobs for disabled people and is seeking local authorities’ support as she tries to improve

Int’l jazz masters join Saigon Tango Blitz

International artists Pablo, Noelia and Guillermo Claure from Argentina and South Korean duo Lee In-Kyoung and Park Jiwon will come to town to join the second Saigon Tango Blitz hosted by Ta Tango

Fear about electricity shortage blazed up

The precocious summer this year with the sun turning up right in early March has led to the higher than expected electricity consumption.

Vietnam set to experience freak summer weather

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam will have a long summer and more storms than previous years, according to the National Hydro Meteorological Forecasting Centre (NCHMF).

American photographer and fantastic pictures of the Vietnamese

To depict a portrait, nothing is better than black and white photos. American photographer Robert Anderson came to Vietnam to take expressive black-and-white portraits of the Vietnamese people.

MOET to heavily punish teachers running private classes

The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) has decided to impose the heavy fine of VND10-20 million on the behaviors of running extra classes without licenses.

HCM City taxis to issue passengers with receipts

 VietNamNet Bridge – Five taxi companies in HCM City will equip their vehicles with invoice printers this year.

Regenerated forests plucked

The Da River regenerated watershed has been seriously devastated. A paradox exists - that if not having deforestation, people would have no land to grow industrial trees to escape poverty, but they will violate the laws if their chop down trees.

Hue: Noon Gate conservation starts

VietNamNet Bridge – A ground-breaking ceremony for the conservation of Ngo Mon (Noon Gate) vestige in Hue’s ancient imperial citadel complex got underway on March 21.

TV enterprises try to block telcos’ way

The strong infrastructure system and the experience in market development of telecom groups will make them the redoubtable rivals to the existing cable TV service providers, including the national VTV.

Ignoring cheap domestic tours, Vietnamese prefer outbound tours

Vietnamese travelers have shown no interest in the sale promotion programs applied for domestic tours. They have still chosen outbound tours.

Pizza war in high tide

The joining of Domino’s Pizza and The Pizza Company is believed to break the dominance of Pizza Hut on the Vietnamese market.

Dying overseas because of aloeswood

In Quang Binh, there are two villages where men often go to neighboring countries to find aloeswood. The death of dozens of people overseas cannot prevent local men from purchasing the dream of changing their lives by aloeswood.

Energy drinks may increase blood pressure, disturb heart rhythm: research

 Energy drinks may increase blood pressure and disturb your heart's natural rhythm, according to a research presented Thursday at the American Heart Association's 2013 scientific sessions.

Policies made in air-conditioned rooms

According to a source from the Government Office, in the Government's regular meeting last month, government leaders expressed dissatisfaction with the quality of the last drafts that were submitted to the government for approval.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 23/3

Banks find it hard to lend; Real estate firms owe huge tax arrears; Ministry proposes upgrade to railway system; Advertising revenues rise despite economic slump; More retailers have developed own product lines

Seafood sector blasts DOC export decision

The US Department of Commerce's final rule on the fish fillets anti-dumping issue is an unlawful and politically motivated decision to levy punitive duty rates on Vietnamese fish exporters in excess of 100 per cent.

Co-op education plans approved

The Ministry of Education and Training has announced a list of more than 200 co-operation programmes in education and training between Viet Nam and other countries that have received official approval after extensive checks.

Tuberculosis poses serious threat in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge – Every year nearly 200,000 newly infected tuberculosis patients are recorded in Vietnam, and around 30,000 succumb to the disease,