Robot wars: knee surgery marks new battleground for companies

 The world's top medical technology companies are turning to robots to help with complex knee surgery, promising quicker procedures and better results in operations that often leave patients dissatisfied.

Down in the dumps over a ‘natural’ compromise

 VietNamNet Bridge – Earlier this month, the Environment Minister said “we can’t dump waste into the sea.”

The Hanoi student who loves mathematics

Nguyen Tuan Hoang is not only one of the five top scorers on the high school entrance exams with 18.75 of 20 score, but also placed first on the entrance exam to mathematics major class of the Hanoi-Amsterdam High School for the Gifted. 

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 8/7

Deputy PM orders tightening of public spending, HCMC to seal fuel pump meters to curb tax losses, Hi-tech agriculture encounters multiple obstacles, Ministries urged to facilitate trade

Retail market booms, but eventual winners unclear

The foreign retail brands which have entered the Vietnamese market recently are all powerful and experienced, but it is too early to say who will thrive.

Vietnamese telcos race to roll out attractive 4G plans

 The race for 4G plan rollouts has been growing intense since VinaPhone and MobiFone launched new attractive data plans at unchanged fees.

Young graduates succeed with their bug idea

To most people, insects are a pest to be shooed out of the house of squashed underfoot. To a group of four young entrepreneurs from Da Nang’s University of Economics however, creepy crawlies are a good source of nutrition.

Disputed Dong Tam area not agricultural land: Inspectors

 A land lot at the heart of the Đồng Tâm dispute was not agricultural land like the residents claimed, but belonged to the military, the Hà Nội Inspectorate announced yesterday morning.

Vietnamese PM meets leaders of RoK, Australia in Hamburg

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc had official meetings with President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Moon Jae-in and Prime Minister of Australia Malcolm Turnbull on July 7 on the fringe of the G20 Summit in Hamburg, Germany.

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc tells G20 int’l cooperation vital to climate change fight

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc delivered a strong plea for international cooperation in fighting climate change while addressing a panel discussion of the G20 Summit in Hamburg, Germany, on July 7. 

Vietnamese and German artists to open studio to public

 Artists Nguyen Quoc Thanh and Lukas Zerbst will open their studio in Hanoi Creativity City to the public starting this Sunday, for seven days.

Iranian team to represent Asia in world club volleyball championship after victory in VN

Sarmayeh Bank of Iran will represent Asia to compete in the 2018 FIVB Volleyball Men’s Club World Championship after taking the overall trophy at the 2017 AVC Men’s Club Volleyball Championship in Ninh Binh province on July 6.

Foreign Ministry condemns murder of Vietnamese citizens

 The Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the murder of two Vietnamese citizens by the terrorist Abu Sayyaf group, Deputy Minister Vu Hong Nam stated in his interview granted to the press.

Can Tho seeks to boost tourism at Bang Lang Stork Garden

Bang Lang Stork Garden, an attraction in Can Tho City with great potential, should be more efficiently managed to help increase the number of tourists to the site, according to authorities.

Teacher-student show features lacquer, sculpture works at Fine Arts Museum

 Four artists, both teachers and students at the HCM City Fine Arts University, are opening their show called Son+ show at the city’s Fine Arts Museum.

Insurers run race to expand their networks

The number of insurance companies has doubled compared to two years ago, with the size of the insurance market increasing by 2.3 times in the last five years.

Philippine foreign department condemns Abu Sayyaf murder of Vietnamese

 The Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines on July 7 issued a statement expressing its deep sadness over the discovery of the bodies of two Vietnamese nationals murdered by the Abu Sayyaf terrorist group in Basalin two days ago.

Social News 7/7

Local university teams up with British Council on English assessment, HCM City lawmakers focus on development, welfare, PM okays proposals to set up VNA, VOV representative offices abroad

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 7/7

 "Made in Vietnam" cargo container cranes arrive at India, VN-Index up on investor confidence, Cam Ranh airport service company to launch IPO on July 12, HFIC to become investor of HCM financial centre     

IMF forecasts Vietnam's GDP at 6.3% in 2017

The IMF has forecast Viet Nam’s economic growth at 6.3 per cent in 2017 against the Government’s 6.7 per cent target, but noted that ambitious reforms could raise the country’s growth potential.

Climbing up Thoi Loi mountain in Ly Son island

 Formed by volcanic eruptions millions of years ago, Ly Son island and its Thoi Loi mountain boast a magnificent beauty.

Vietnam football drops two notches in FIFA rankings

 Vietnam’s national football squad has fallen two notches from a month earlier, ranking 133rd with 231 points in the latest FIFA rankings, the International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA) announced on July 6.

Town filled with rubbish as dumping site overloaded

 Huong Khe Town in the central province of Ha Tinh has been covered in rubbish and a foul smell as their only dumping site is overloaded.

Vietnam struggles to meet 6.7% GDP growth rate

 Several economists and commentators have said that Vietnam needs increased administrative reform and investment in other sectors to boost GDP as oil is not a sustainable answer.

Brazilian TV presenter receives Vietnam’s press award 2016

 The Vietnamese Embassy in Brazil held a ceremony on July 6 to present the third prize of the National External Information Service Awards 2016 to William Gsiant, a presenter of TV Supren in Brasilia.