NA reviews implementation results of food safety policies

 National Assembly deputies on June 5 discussed a report detailing supervision results of the implementation of law and policy on food safety in the 2011-2016 period.

Hoi An among world’s most beautiful, cheapest beach cities

 Online media outlet Thrillist of the US has listed ancient Hoi An city among the most beautiful and cheapest beach cities in the world.

Hanoi, Japanese firm partner in developing smart city

 The Hanoi People’s Committee, BRG Group and Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation signed a cooperation agreement on developing Nhat Tan-Noi Bai urban project with total investment of more than 4 billion USD.

Five cities to auction interesting number plates

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Noi, HCM City, Hai Phong, Da Nang and Can Tho will be the first five cities in the country to sell plate numbers at an auction.

Loans for students to be raised 20% to US$65.8 per month

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved a plan to allow students with financial difficulties to borrow a maximum of VND1.5 million per month, an increase of VND250,000 compared to the current loan scheme

Central province restarts garbage treatment project

The central province of Phu Yen has restarted construction of a solid garbage treatment plant in Hoa Kien and An Phu communes of Tuy Hoa City after a three-year delay.

Gov't backs investment in industrial, craft village clusters

The Government has issued a decree containing preferential policies to support production, trading and infrastructure development in industrial clusters and craft villages.

A banner year for summer tourism

 VietNamNet Bridge – Travel firms expect strong growth in tours for the summer holiday this year.

Denmark a steadfast partner for VN growth

In a message on the occasion of Denmark’s Constitution Day, June 5, Ambassador Charlotte Laursen asserts that the country will play an active role in Viet Nam’s future development.

Central province to dredge the Co Co River

The central province of Quang Nam plans to dredge the Co Co River later this year with a total investment of VND850 billion, 50 per cent of which will come from the State budget’s Climate Change fund.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 5/6

 Salt prices soar, supply dwindles, Long An seeks to attract investors to its industrial zones,  Italian businesses invited to VN’s largest food expo, Business investments rise strongly in HCM City              

Childhood cancer survivors have fewer long-term side effects: study

 Better treatment strategies for pediatric cancers are helping survivors live longer, with fewer serious health problems related to their treatment, 

6.7 percent GDP growth rate not impossible: Minister

“GDP growth has important significance for Vietnam as it creates resources for investment & development, generates jobs, and increases the budget revenue,” said Nguyen Chi Dung, Minister of Planning and Investment (MPI).

HCM City to spend $21m to prevent flooding in outlying district

 VietNamNet Bridge –  A VND473 billion (US$21 million) flood-prevention project in HCM City’s Binh Thanh District will be implemented in the period of 2017-2018, 

Social News 5/6

 Hoi An prepares for int’l silk and brocade festival, Thai Binh removes 250 kg wartime bomb, Seminar spotlights 55 years of Vietnam-Laos special ties, Kien Giang strives to develop sustainable tourism

Quang Nam beat Hai Phong at National Cup

 VietNamNet Bridge – Striker Junior Claudecir scored twice to help Quang Nam beat Hai Phong 2-1 in the last 16 of the National Cup at Tam Ky Stadium yesterday.

HCM City signs contract with striker Nam

HCM City have signed a 18-month contract with striker Vu Quang Nam of Song Lam Nghe An (SLNA) to prepare for the second leg of the national premier league.

Kids have no space or time to enjoy their vacation

The lack of adequately equipped playgrounds and healthy entertainment activities has become a concern in rural areas, especially during the long summer vacation.

Apple set to expand Siri, taking different route from Amazon's Alexa

 Apple Inc is expected to announce plans next week to make its Siri voice assistant work with a larger variety of apps, as the technology company looks to counter the runaway success of Amazon ...

Nation to exert political will to reach growth targets

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has called for strong political will and feasible measures to achieve growth targets set for each sector this year.

HCM City agrees to expand capacity of Tan Son Nhat Airport

The HCM City People’s Committee has notified the Ministry of Construction that it agrees with the ministry’s master plan to boost capacity by up to 40 per cent at Tan Son Nhat Airport.

Industry Ministry admits failure in developing auto industry. So what's next?

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has admitted that the plan to develop an automobile industry of Vietnam has failed, but it still insists on protecting domestic assembling enterprises which work for foreign invested enterprises.

MoLISA must re-examine vocational training centres

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Labour, Invalid and Social Affairs (MoLISA) must re-examine the operation of vocational training centres to curb financial waste, 

Tight security and tears at benefit concert for Manchester bomb victims

 U.S. pop singer Ariana Grande headlined a star-studded benefit concert in Manchester on Sunday that was both joyful and mournful, in aid of victims of the bombing that rocked the city last month, as security fears ran high

After London attack, Facebook says aims to be 'hostile environment' for terrorists

 Facebook said it wanted to make its social media platform a "hostile environment" for terrorists in a statement issued after attackers killed seven people in London ...