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Police detects Binh Duong's farm injecting drug into pigs

 Police officers and vets in the southern province of Binh Duong have discovered a pig farm in Ben Cat Town which injected water and tranquilizer into hundred animals to make them heavier before sending them to slaughterhouse.

Lan Khue’s dress at Miss World voted 'the best evening gown'

The dress symbolizing the flame performed by Vietnam's Lan Khue at the Miss World 2015 pageant has been voted as the most beautiful night gown at international beauty pageants in 2015 by the Global Beauties judges.

Masan Group becomes Vissan’s strategic investor

 VietNamNet Bridge – At the price of VND126,000 per share, all 11.3 million shares for the strategic investor of Vissan now belong to Anco International Agricultural Nutrition JSC, a subsidiary of Masan Group.

Hanoi to launch three bus routes from downtown to Noi Bai Airport

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Prime Minister has allowed Hanoi to open three bus routes (without state subsidies) connecting the city center to the Noi Bai International Airport in the suburbs.

Hundreds of Indochinese gray langurs found in Vietnam’s nature reserve

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Xuan Lien Natural Reserve in the central province of Thanh Hoa has discovered seven groups of Indochinese gray langurs (Rooseltven), totaling about 200.

Vietnam may have first female USD billionaire

VietNamNet Bridge – The CEO of Vietnam’s first private low-cost airline VietJet Air, Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, is anticipated to become the first female USD billionaire in Vietnam after VietJet launches its initial public offering.

What are foreign investors targeting when buying Vissan’s shares?

VietNamNet Bridge - The initial public offering (IPO) of Vissan, a foodstuff processor, shows stiff competition in the Vietnamese distribution market.

Vietnam among top 10 cheapest countries to travel in 2016

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam has been named in top 10 cheapest countries to travel in 2016 by the Richest, a leading entertainment and lifestyle website.

Giant whale found on shore in Quang Binh

 VietNamNet Bridge – Fishermen in the central province of Quang Binh found a dead whale on shore along the coast in Duc Trach Commune in Bo Trach District in the morning of March 23.

Vietnam braces for Zika virus

 Deputy Health Minister Nguyen Thanh Long has asked the central province of Binh Thuan to raise its alert level for Zika virus, in order to have suitable countermeasures in place.

VN Professional Football Co., Dong Luc agree on two-year ball sponsorship deal

Local sportswear manufacturer Dong Luc Group and Vietnam Professional Football Company, the manager of V-League, signed an agreement on ball provision for the football tournaments in 2016-17.

Phan Chau Trinh awards bestowed upon notable scholars

 Outstanding contributors to the development of Vietnam’s culture and education were honoured at the 9th Phan Chau Trinh awards presentation ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City on March 24.

Cong Hien Music Award 2016 nominees announced

 Nominations for the Devotion (Cong Hien) Music Awards 2016 were announced by the The Thao & Van Hoa (Sport and Culture) Newspaper on March 24.

Hanoi tightens control of advertising displays

 VietNamNet Bridge – Billboards will only be displayed on the outskirts of Hanoi and the Culture and Sports Department will not grant billboard licences in the city centre this year.

VN public happy with admin services: survey

 VietNamNet Bridge – A recent survey has found that people in 10 selected Vietnamese provinces and cities are generally satisfied with local public administration services.

Music in HCMC for late Tran Lap

 VietNamNet Bridge – Dozens of musicians will participate in a music programme tomorrow night at HCM City’s Acoustic Bar in memory of 42-year-old rocker Tran Lap, former leader of the rock band Buc Tuong (The Wall),

Japanese firm inks Saigon bus ads deal

The HCM City’s Department of Transport’s Public Transport Management and Operation Center and Koa Sha Media Vietnam, a Japanese-based out-of-home ad agency, this week signed a contract to launch a pilot project to offer ads

HCM City to inspect, replace old bridges

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City plans to inspect the conditions of bridges and ensure safety after a barge hit the Ghenh Bridge recently on Dong Nai River, causing it to collapse. 

Victims of Brussels terror attacks commemorated in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Belgian Embassy held a ceremony in Hanoi on late March 23 in commemoration of innocent victims of the bomb attacks in Brussels one day earlier.

Chief Justice on working visit to China

 Chief Justice of the Vietnam Supreme People’s Court Truong Hoa Binh is paying a working visit to China from March 23-25.