The police agency of Ninh Thuan announced on July 13 that it will prosecute four people for disturbing public order in protests against a draft bill on special administrative-economic zones.

The Prime Minister has issued Directive 19/CT-TTg on preventive measures against flash floods and landslides, which have happened frequently recently in the northern and north central regions.  

 The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee concluded its 25th session in Hanoi on July 13 after three days of working.

 Vietnam’s IT group FPT has inaugurated its 7th representative office in Japan at Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. 

 Technical vocational education and training (TVET) institutes in Ho Chi Minh City plan to train students in green-growth fields that promote economic sustainability.

 To sell their products to foreign distribution channels, Vietnamese businesses need to pay more attention to product design, quality assurance and after-sales services, speakers said at a training workshop held in HCM City on July 13.

 Vietnam’s illegal online trade of wildlife is occurring on websites that end with “.vn” and “.com” domain names, including social media websites, according to a study released recently by TRAFFIC.

 A paragliding contest was opened in Hoanh Bo mountainous district of northern Quang Ninh province on July 14 as part of the National Tourism Year 2018.

 Vietnam won a bronze medal after beating Myanmar 3-0 to win the bronze medal at the AFF Women’s Championships at Jaka Baring Stadium in Indonesia on July 13.

 Feel Japan in Vietnam 2018 opened in Ho Chi Minh City on July 14, as part of events marking 45 years of Vietnam – Japan relations.

Many problems that hinder the operations of enterprises are assumed to be settled after the government’s instructions. But, in fact, they continue to exist because of the decision-making tardiness of agencies.

Susan Hammond, an American, first set foot in Vietnam 27 years ago, on a vacation she had planned with the hope of learning more about the country where her father spent time during the war.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Entering ‘Mama’s homestay’ founded by Le Hong Thai, many tourists are wowed by the lovely wooden houses on a hill and their cheerful young owner.

 With the resolve of the whole political system and the will of the people, Vietnam is ready to overcome any challenges ahead, moving forward to grasp opportunities presented by the Fourth Industrial Revolution, said Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

The Electricity of Vietnam’s (EVN) plan to sell electricity to manufacturing enterprises at the lowest price level will only bring benefits to foreign invested enterprises (FIEs) and eat into people’s pockets, analysts say.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Senior public servants in the central coastal city of Da Nang are likely to receive support of VND200 million (around US$8,900) if they volunteer for early retirement.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A French transportation firm has recently proposed a solution to curb urban traffic congestion in the capital city of Hanoi, boasting a population of more than 7.5 million.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Raising butterfly lizards is providing a good income to farmers in Ninh Thuan Province since the reptile is in high demand for its meat.    

 VietNamNet Bridge – For 20 years Nguyen Van Vuong has taken to the seas fishing in areas he knows like the back of his hand.

The decision of Vingroup to jump into the smartphone market, which is entering its most difficult period, has surprised many people. Technology experts believe that making smartphones is not Vingroup’s long-term goal.

Cà Mau launches rural tours, Lao Cai proposes new airport, Where bombs once fell, Khe Sanh grows, Da Nang to develop new urban project, Young Spikes marketing, communications contest returns to Viet Nam     

Fitch Ratings has advised Vietnam to gradually tighten monetary policies to stabilize the macro economy and have an opportunity for investment level upgrading.

The craft villages in Bac Ninh province have become well off in the last 20 years. However, they have paid a heavy price for the wealth: the environment is seriously polluted.

 The space of Gong culture in Vietnam’s Central Highlands was recognised by the UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Intangible Heritage of Humanity in 2005. 

VietNamNet Bridge - Many well-known Vietnamese educators send their children to study at foreign universities.