Enterprises on verge of bankruptcy under ministerial regulations

 Many enterprises will probably go bust if authorized agencies are allowed to recall products or order a company to stop operations when they inspect the firm and detect quality violations, as regulated by the Ministry of Science and Technology.

Experts concerned over foreign-currency credit surge

 Economists have warned of forex risks as corporate borrowers have grown dependant on foreign-currency credits, resulting in a strong rise in foreign-currency outstanding loans since early this year, according to Lao Dong newspaper.

Hanoi to turn six vaults into walkways

 Hanoi will reopen six sealed vaults in Gam Cau Street in September to create walkways and an art space for locals.

Company in Hung Yen fined millions for discharging hazardous wastes

 Hung Yen Province has fined a foreign-invested enterprise company VNĐ400 million (approximately US$16,000) for committing another environmental violation. llustrative photo vietnamplus.vn

World Heritage Site in Ninh Binh hosts Tourism Week

 Ripe rice season at Tam Coc-Bich Dong tourism site inside the Trang An Landscape Complex in northern Ninh Bình province is a highlight of the ongoing Ninh Binh Tourism Week.

Young artists offer contemporary exhibitions

 Two young artists from Da Nang and Dak Lak province are heralding summer with their art exhibitions in HCM City. 

150kg dolphin found dead in Phu Quoc

 Local authorities are trying to bury the body of a 150kg dolphin that drifted to the coast of Phu Quoc, confirmed Kien Giang southern province’s Phu Quoc District authorities.

VN's My Tien enters 100m final of Asian athletics event

 Vietnamese athlete Huynh Thi My Tien qualified for the final of the women’s 100m hurdles at the Asian Junior Athletics Championship in Japan yesterday.

VN-Index gains slightly to 1,039 points on June 11

 Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index on Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HOSE) gained by 0.01 point to end at 1,039.02 points on June 11.

Central bank of VN to continue flexibly managing monetary, fiscal policies

 The State Bank of Vietnam will continue managing monetary policy in an active, cautious and flexible manner and combine with other fiscal and macro-economic policies to control inflation.markets. 

Vietnamese Deputy PM delivers speech at 24th int’l conference on future of Asia

Deputy PM Truong Hoa Binh highlighted the role of openness and cooperation spirit as crucial to help Asia overcome global financial crisis at the 24th International Conference on the Future of Asia. 

Hanoi: 1,200 people to join yoga performance

 As many as 1,200 people in the capital city of Hanoi will join a yoga protocol performance at the Indoor Athletics Palace in Nam Tu Liem district on July 16 in response to the International Day of Yoga, which falls on June 21.

PM to attend ACMECS 8, CLMV 9 in Thailand

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc will lead a Vietnamese delegation to the 8th Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy Summit and the 9th Cambodia-Laos-Myanmar-Vietnam Summit in Thailand from June 15-16.

Workers urged to stay calm, vigilant over manipulation of extremists

 President of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour Bui Van Cuong has called on all trade union members and workers to stay calm and vigilant over manipulation of extremists and not to let others take advantages of their patriotism.

Eight central provinces enjoy extended flood resilience assistance

 Eight central coastal provinces will continue enjoying assistance in constructing storm- and flood-resilient homes for poor households under Decision No. 48/2014/QD-TTg, the Ministry of Construction announced.

Long An: Father prosecuted for sexually abusing 10-year-old daughter

 Investigative police in Can Giuoc District in the Mekong Delta province of Long An on Sunday started legal proceedings against a man for alleged obscenity with his 10-year-old daughter.

Three minibus routes to be piloted in Hanoi

 The Hanoi Transportation Corporation (Transerco) has recently submitted to the municipal Department of Transport a proposal to open 14 new bus routes, including the pilot of three minibus lines in the city.

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc meets many country leaders in Quebec

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has had bilateral meetings with leaders of many G7 nations and guest countries attending the G7 Outreach Summit in Quebec, Canada.

Fintechs reshape the financial system

To further encourage the development of fintechs and inventive financial solutions, it would take more than just support from the government, but also the accompanying mentorship from others.

Vietnam's vehicle import triples in early June

 The import of vehicle surged in the first week of June and most of the imported cars were from Thailand, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Passengers warned to get to Tan Son Nhat Airport early

 National carrier Vietnam Airlines has recommended passengers be present at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in HCM City as early as possible to avoid traffic jams.

Railway corporation to ban smartphone use by staff

 The Viet Nam Railway Corporation is considering a ban on the use of electronic devices, including smartphones, by its staff to ensure railway traffic safety and order.

Multi-media exhibition honours Shan Tuyet tea

 VietNamNet Bridge – The first multi-media exhibition featuring Shan Tuyet tea is giving visitors a chance to try a rare kind of Vietnamese tea with senses.

Vietnamese student acts as Canadian consul general for one day

 Pham Phuong, a 15-year-old student at the Canadian International School, has played the role of Canadian consul general in HCMC after her victory in a contest.

Luis Fonsi to bring big hit Despacito to Vietnam

 Luis Fonsi, best known for his worldwide hit “Despacito”, will perform at Cocofest 2018 in Danang next month.