Six Chinese-Taiwan citizens detained for swindling

 VietNamNet Bridge – Police in the central province of Quang Nam have detained six Taiwanese citizens on suspicion of fraud and asset appropriation,

VN petroleum market may be captured by big importers: experts

The Vietnam Chamber of Commerrce & Industry and experts have warned that minimum limits on petroleum imports to be allocated by the Ministry of Industry and Trade may kill small businesses.

VN military medics to join UN peacekeeping efforts in South Sudan

 For the medical officers of the first Vietnamese delegation to a UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan, the initial anxiety has been replaced with pride and confidence after receiving intensive training ahead of their one-year duty.

Are long music videos worth the watch?

 VietNamNet Bridge – In recent years, the Vietnamese music scene, especially music for young people, has made great strides in production quality, especially music videos.

PM pushes textbook, curriculum reform

 Moves to reform textbooks and the general education curriculum must be undertaken to reduce work overload among students, the Prime Minister said in an instruction.

Cu Lao Cham, the reality of the conservation park

Cu Lao Cham is only 20 minutes by speedboat from Hoi An. The island has been sitting on my must-see list for a long time. Not only was it a dream destination in children’s adventure books, it was also known as a paradise of crystal clear water,

20 fishing boats chased by Chinese ships

 100 Vietnamese fishermen on 20 boats were chased by Chinese boats while seeking shelter from strong waves in the Paracel Islands on Monday.

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'Shocking' level of sexual harassment at music festivals

 Nearly half of female festival goers (43%) under 40 say they have faced unwanted sexual behaviour at a music festival, a new survey suggests.

Foreign hotel giants are converging on Vietnam

 Vietnam has witnessed major growth in the number of international hotel brands and foreign hotel management companies entering the country over the past few years.

VN paper industry to take regional lead

 Vietnam’s pulp and paper industry is on its way to becoming one of the strongest in the region, with foreign companies dominating the scene, but concerns about the high cost of imported raw materials are growing.

Vietnam, Japan examines ways to promote CPTPP

Vietnamese and Japanese members of parliament have discussed ways to promote the CPTPP and strengthen exchanges between the two countries’ parliamentarians at all levels.

Vietnam to compete at Mrs Worldwide 2018

 Duong Thuy Linh, Miss Friendly of Miss Vietnam Universe 2008, will represent Vietnam to compete at Mrs Worldwide 2018.

Binh Thuan: eight suspects detained for investigation of social disturbance

 The Binh Thuan Investigation Police Agency decided to launch legal proceedings against and detain eight suspects for investigation of their allegedly involvement in social disturbance, property destruction and resisting on-duty officers. 

PM eases voters’ concern over draft law on special administrative-economic units

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc clarified concerns over the draft Law on Special Administrative – Economic Units and the draft Law on Cyber Security during a meeting with voters in Tien Lang district, Hai Phong on June 18. 

Rustic bistro serves up home comforts

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hidden down an alley in HCM City is a simple and unassuming Vietnamese eatery popular with locals and foreigners alike.

Real estate tycoon faces life sentence over Dong A Bank losses

 Real estate tycoon Phan Van Anh Vu faces a life sentence after being charged with abusing his position to appropriate property in Dong A Bank case.

Food delivery services make huge profits during World Cup

 Food delivery services are blooming in Hanoi for hungry late night TV watching football fans.

Vietnam’s airports welcome 43.3 million passengers

 Vietnam’s airports served a total of 43.3 million passengers and handled over 603,000 tonnes of goods in the first five months of this year, according to the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV).

HCM City: two prosecuted for resisting on-duty officers

 Police of Binh Tan district in Ho Chi Minh City on June 18 began criminal proceedings against a man and a woman for “resisting on-duty officers."

Most protesting employees resume work

 Cases that workers stop working and gather in cities and provinces have decreased gradually and by June 16, most of the protesting workers resumed their work, said an official of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour.

Eve of retirement appointments plague Vietnam

 Many state officials have tried to appoint and promote as many people as possible just before their retirement no matter if the position is full or not.

Hanoi $4-billion suburban district development

A project to build a USD4-billion so-called smart city in Hanoi will start in the outlying district of Dong Anh in October this year.

Vietnam’s strong CPI increase in May poses risks

Vietnam’s consumer price index (CPI) in May rose by 0.55% against the previous month, the largest monthly increase in the last six years, according to the General Statistics Office.

Audi chief Rupert Stadler arrested in diesel emissions probe

 The chief executive of German carmaker Audi, Rupert Stadler, has been arrested in connection with an investigation into the diesel emissions scandal.