Many Hanoi rural bridges, roads in bad shape

 VietNamNet Bridge – Quite a few transport projects in Ha Noi’s rural areas are not up to scratch due to lack of capital and difficulties in disbursing investments.

Young marksmen to shine at national tourney

 VietNamNet Bridge – More than 150 athletes are competing at the National Youth Shooting Championships which kicked off yesterday in Ha Noi.

Ly Hoang Nam ousted from Thai tennis tournament

 VietNamNet Bridge – Top Vietnamese player Ly Hoang Nam was ousted from the Thailand F4 Futures tennis tournament in Nonthaburi Province on Thursday.

Vietnam's stock market in first 7 months of 2017

Vietnam's stock market in first 7 months of 2017

Vietnamese travel sales shifting online

While only 7 percent of online travel sales in Vietnam were made on mobile devices last year, the number grew rapidly at a 58.1 percent compound annual growth rate in the 2013-16 period, presenting a major growth opportunity.

Wushu artists ready for SEA Games

 Wushu will remain one of Vietnam’s strongest sports at the upcoming 29th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Malaysia.

Southern region’s pottery products on display

 An exhibition on pottery products of Vietnam’s southern region kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City on August 3.

Vietnamese shrimp exporters struggle to compete in US

The US Department of Commerce has announced its decision to adjust antidumping duty on Vietnamese shrimp exported to the US between February 1, 2013 and January 31, 2014 from 1.16 percent to 1.42 percent.  

Mozambique’s Prime Minister wraps up Vietnam visit

 Prime Minister of Mozambique Carlos Agostinho do Rosario on August 3 wrapped up his official visit to Vietnam from July 31 as guest of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

Vietnam strictly deals with law violations: FM spokesperson

 Any violations of law in Vietnam are strictly punished in conformity with the country’s legal regulations, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang has said.

FM spokesperson: Vietnam opposes use of force against fishermen

 Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang has reiterated that Vietnam strongly opposes inhuman behaviours, use or threat to use force against its fishermen. 

Vietnam regrets Germany’s statement related to Trinh Xuan Thanh

Vietnam regrets the statement by the German Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson on August 2 pertaining to Trinh Xuan Thanh, spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry Le Thi Thu Hang told reporters during a regular press conference yesterday. 

ASEAN needs Code of Conduct in East Sea soon: Spokeswoman

ASEAN always supports the early approval of an effective and legally-binding Code of Conduct in the East Sea, the Foreign Ministry’s Spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang said at a regular press conference in Hanoi on August 3.

Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam NA committees strengthen cooperation

The Committees for Foreign Affairs of the National Assemblies of Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam have pledged to strengthen coordination to increase the role of the legislatures in implementing agreements and development initiatives.

Costs of road repair due to floods amount to nearly $11 million

 Costs of repairing roads damaged by floods and storms in the first seven months of 2017 had amounted to $10.7 million by the end of July, the Directorate for Roads of Vietnam reported on August 3.

Vietnam strengthens HIV-drug addiction integrated treatment

 Vietnam will strength integrating HIV and drug addiction treatment toward the 90-90-90 targets.

Government reviews seven-month socio-economic performance

 Government members looked into socio-economic performance in July and seven months during a regular meeting in Hanoi on August 3. 

Council promotes kids’ engagement in social issues

 Recently, the Hanoi People’s Committee approved a scheme on organising and operating Children’s Council for the 2017 - 2020 period. The move aims to enhance children’s participation in issues of their own interests.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 4/8

Petrolimex earns pre-tax profit of $107m in H1, FPT to cut its stake in retail unit to below 50 per cent, Vietnam looks towards better investment climate, Vietnam posts best lychee crop in 60 years

Traditional pho shops crowded, modern pho chains deserted

VietNamNet Bridge - Modern style, good services, active marketing and heavy investment are not determining the success of pho (noodles served with beef/chicken) chains in Hanoi.

Heat, urbanisation hit Hanoi's farms

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Noi’s agricultural sector has faced many challenges due to climate changes and a reduction in agricultural land.

Hanoi to run double-decker tourist buses

The Hanoi Transport Department has urged the Hanoi Transport & Services Corporation to complete its plan to soon put into operation the City Tour route by double-decker tourist buses. 

Five dead, 15 missing in floods in northern mountainous localities

 At least five people were killed and 15 others went missing during downpours and floods in several northern mountainous provinces from August 1-3.

Vietnam beat Okayama Yunogo Bella in friendly match

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam national women’s football team beat Okayama Yunogo Bella Club 2-1 during their training session in Mimasaka City, Japan on August 2.

Land subsidence, rising seas threaten Mekong Delta

The sustainable development of the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta faces many threats, especially the rising sea level, worsening land subsidence and declining sedimentation,