Prime Minister receives Malaysian Foreign Minister

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc expressed his delight at the growing relations between Vietnam and Malaysia during a reception for visiting Malaysian Foreign Minister Anifah Aman in Hanoi on July 27.

Chien advances to World Games’ billiards quarters

 VietNamNet Bridge – Tran Quyet Chien advanced to the men’s carom 3-cushion quarter-finals at the World Games in Wroclaw, Poland.

Kon Tum province clarifies rubber company land incident

 The People’s Committee of the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum on July 27 provided the media with information about the recent land incident related to the Kon Tum Rubber Co. Ltd in Ia Chim commune of Kon Tum city.

Long Dat Center - The second-home warms war invalids’ heart

 Long Dat care centre for war invalids in Ba Ria-Vung Tau is considered as the second-home of war invalids nationwide. It is one of the country’s largest sanatoriums for wounded and sick soldiers.

Fate of VNEN teaching programme remains unclear

VietNamNet Bridge - Though many parents and teachers oppose the VNEN education model, it is still being applied at many schools.

When will Hanoi escape from floods?

VietNamNet Bridge - Hanoi’s urban areas have been developing rapidly, but 70 percent of the drainage system was built in the previous century. The aim of eradicating floods by 2020 appears to be an unrealistic goal.

Catfish exporters seek other markets as trade barriers to US loom

VietNamNet Bridge - As Vietnam catfish is meeting many barriers in the US market, exporters are considering shifting to Asian markets, especially China.

iPhone 6, 5S selling better than iPhone 7 in Vietnam

Though Vietnamese fans of iPhones are always eager for the latest-generation models, they still prefer iPhone 6 and iPhone 5S marketed 3-4 years ago, to the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 28/7

 Vinacomin divestment sees avid foreign interest, State Treasury raises 2.37 trillion VND from G-bonds, Seagoing vessels to be inspected for safety worldwide, HCMC to handle half done projects in downtown area

Three foreign firms to invest in Hanoi's urban railway network

 Three foreign investors and six Vietnamese companies will build urban railway lines in Hanoi as the city revs up its public transport system, Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee, Mr. Nguyen Duc Chung, has said.

Company fined $44,000 for breaking environmental laws

Nghe Tinh Metal Color Joint Stock Company will have to pay a fine of VND1 billion (US$44,000) for a dam collapse incident in March and the violation of environmental laws.

100 workers hospitalised in Tien Giang for food poisoning

 More than 100 workers of Wondo Vina Limited Company in the Mekong Delta Province of Tien Giang were hospitalised on Wednesday afternoon with suspected symptoms of food poisoning.

Social News 27/7

 PM speaks highly of Samsung’s investment in Vietnam, Hoang Sa – Truong Sa exhibition comes to Nghe An, Smuggling, trade fraud on the rise, HCM City steps up flood-prevention efforts


Vietnam secure first win in Asian volleyball championship

 Vietnam defeated Sri Lanka to win their first match in the 19th Asian Senior Men’s Volleyball Championship in a dramatic five set 25-19, 16-25, 25-21, 20-25, 15-9 on Wednesday.

HCM City to upgrade downtown sewer system

 HCMC has asked the Prime Minister for approval to carry out a sewer system upgrade project in the downtown area, which would cost a total of VND570 billion (US$25.19 million).

Lam Dong licenses 10 adventure tour operators

 The tourism authority of Lam Dong has licensed 10 travel firms to organize adventure tours in the Central Highlands province.

PM criticizes 13 provincial leaders and ministers for slow disbursement

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc has strictly criticized leaders of 13 heads of provinces, ministries and agencies over delayed disbursements for public projects, Minister and Chairman of the Government Office Mai Tien Dung said on July 25.

Finance Ministry refuses to cut coal import tax

 The Ministry of Finance has proposed increasing import duty on coal instead of reducing it for the Vietnam National Coal - Mineral Industries Group (Vinacomin) to cope with difficulties, Vietnamnet news website reports.

CNN names Hoi An floating lanterns among best travel photos

The photo shot, taken by John S Lander, depicting tourists in boats cruising admist colorful floating lanterns on the Hoai River in Hoi An has been named as one of the world’s best travel photos by CNN.

Notos Quartet to perform in HCM City

 The Goethe Institute in HCMC said the Notos Quartet, the award winning piano quartet from Germany will perform a special concert in Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music (112 Nguyen Du Street, District 1), on August 5.

Da Nang to be livened up with colourful street dance festival

 A street dance festival will be held in Da Nang city, from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm on July 29, which is expected to delight visitors with cheerful music and dances.

Vietnam - Japan Cultural Exchange Festival in Da Nang on way

The Vietnam - Japan Cultural Exchange Festival 2017 will be held from July 28 to 30 at Han River Port in the central city of Da Nang.

Limits proposed on foreign steel investment

 The Vietnam Steel Association (VSA) has proposed a limit be placed on foreign investment in steel projects making products that domestic enterprises are able to produce.

Vice Chief of Australian Defence Force in Vietnam

 The Vice Chief of the Australian Defence Force, Vice Admiral Ray Griggs, is visiting Vietnam from July 26 to 30.

Banks cut short-term deposit interest rates

 After two weeks of lowering lending interest rates for short-term dong loans following the central bank’s cue, several commercial banks have reduced their deposit interest rates.