Giant river prawns recover in Mekong Delta after long decline

 After a long period of decline, the last two years have seen an increase in output of giant river prawns in the Mekong Delta.

Ancient citadel in Thanh Hoa province faces erosion

 The 600-year-old citadel in the central province of Thanh Hoa is facing serious erosion caused by heavy rains.

Japan triumphs at int’l table tennis tourney in HCM City

 Japan’s team took the first place in the overall rankings at the 32nd Open Golden Racket International Table Tennis Tournament 2018, which wrapped up in Ho Chi Minh City on July 7.

Drug addiction drives youngsters to commit crimes

 Drug addiction among young people has remained high and is the main cause of crimes among them, with half of young addicts having committed crimes, according to the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs.

Vietnam to meet Australia in AFF women’s champs

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s women’s football team will meet U-20 Australia in the semi-final of the AFF Championship on July 11 at the Bumi Sriwijaya Stadium in Indonesia.

European firms optimistic about Vietnam’s business environment

 European firms continued to be optimistic about the business environment in Vietnam, according to the EuroCham’s latest Business Climate Index.

Malaysian friends in Hanoi bid farewell to Ramadan

 Malaysia is well-known for its multi-ethnic culture, with the many ethnic groups maintaining separate cultural identities. 

85 travel enterprises receive annual tourism awards

Eighty-five leading travel enterprises were honoured at the Việt Nam Tourism Awards 2018 organised on Monday in Hà Nội by the Việt Nam National Administration of Tourism and Việt Nam Tourism Association.

Government News 10/7

Ambassador highlights good results in Vietnam-Cambodia economic ties, Deputy Defence Minister receives Indian, Israeli military attachés, Minister urges synchronous measures to deal with natural disasters

Vietnam’s SDGs fulfillment to be presented at UN high-level forum

  Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen The Phuong will present a report on Vietnam’s progress in realising SDGs at the United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development.

Social News 10/7

Vietnam strives for ambitious goal of female-led enterprises, India provides free artificial limbs for Vietnamese with disabilities, Dong Thap fights child drowning, Operation of communal health clinics should be standardised: Minister

Vietnam U19 team ousted from AFF event

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s U19 team were knocked out of the group stages of the AFF Under-19 Championship in Indonesia following a 2-2 draw with Singapore on Monday night.

Vietnam commits to fight money laundering

 VietNamNet Bridge – The 2015 penal code includes revised articles and supplements to fight money laundering.

Commercial banks yet to raise fees

 Commercial banks have yet to be allowed to hike fees for ATM cash withdrawals, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) announced on July 10.

Staying cool with a bowl of tao pho

 VietNamNet Bridge – With outdoor temperatures hitting 50 degrees, Hanoians are suffering from another severe summer. Each year is hotter than the last thanks to climate change.

65 cyclists to join national women’s race

As many as 65 cyclists of domestic and international teams will participate in the 19th edition of the National Women’s Cycling Open for the An Giang Television Cup, heard a press conference on July 10.

First debate on regional minimum wage 2019

 VietNamNet Bridge – The National Wage Council yesterday opened its first meeting of the year, discussing the regional minimum wage change to be applied next year.

Floating school for Vietnamese students opens in Cambodia

 The Consulate General of Vietnam in Battambang, Cambodia on July 9 inaugurated a floating school for overseas Vietnamese (OVs) students who live on Tonle Sap Lake in Koh Kek village, Kan Dieng district of Pursat province. 

Banks to hike service fees this month

 After two months postponing the increase in service fees for ATM cash withdrawals as required by the central bank, some commercial banks have now resumed the plan, announcing that a new service fee framework will apply from the middle of this month.

Rise in cyber-attacks requests preparedness to respond

 The rapid development of the internet has greatly benefited users but also exposed them to increasingly dangerous cyber-attacks, forcing organisations and businesses to look for ways to protect themselves.

Hanoi air quality sees positive signs in July

 The first week of July witnessed an improvement in Hanoi’s air quality, according to the city’s Environment Protection Authority under the Department of Natural Resources and Environment.

Lotus flower shows tranquil charm in summer heat

 There is nothing more fascinating than wallowing in the picturesque and delicate aroma of lotus bulbs, spreading in the breezes in the heart of the capital city of Hanoi during sweltering summer days.

VN women defy stereotypes to work for UN in S Sudan

 VietNamNet Bridge – When they agreed to join the UN Peacekeeping mission in South Sudan, 73 Vietnamese officers knew they would have to leave behind their families to travel to the war-ravaged country. 

Illegal scrap importers to face prosecution

 VietNamNet Bridge – Illegal scrap importers are about to get their comeuppance, according to customs officials.

7.02% GDP growth rate scenarios: the pressure to reform

VietNamNet Bridge - Economists agree that Vietnam may obtain 7.02 percent GDP growth rate this year, but there are challenges to overcome.