Visitors enjoy summer entertainment on beach of Da Nang

 Food courts, an arts space and nightly musical performances are on display at Au Co Park on My Khe Beach from 4pm till 10.30pm during the Summer Destination Week at the central city’s East Sea Park.

Cyclists to challenge the Son Tra Mountain Race

More than 100 amateur cyclists will partake in the Son Tra Mountain race on Sunday (June 25) promoting the protection of the red-shanked douc langur in the Son Tra Nature Reserve.

Over 13,000 online sellers on Facebook: Tax department

 As many as 13,422 Facebook account holders are conducting trading activities through this social network, the Ha Noi Taxation Department announced on June 20.

Vietnamese, Lao ministries urged to boost telecom ad IT links

Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung has suggested the Ministry of Information and Telecommunication and the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications of Laos continue enhancing cooperation to implement agreements reached between the two sides. 

Obesity causes heavy economic losses for Southeast Asia

 Obesity causes heavy economic losses for Southeast Asia

E-hailing cab projects not stopped, says ministry

The Ministry of Transport on Tuesday clarified on its website that it has not issued any instructions to stop the pilot implementation of passenger e-hailing projects such as Grab and Uber.

U17 tournament to begin next week

 The National U17 Football Championship will be kicked off on June 29 with Dong Thap playing Sanatech Khanh Hoa in the opening match at the Thong Nhat Stadium.

Indecent clothing banned at Hue monuments

Hue has issuing strict regulations on what to wear when visiting its monuments in an attempt to ensure solemnity of the key buildings that once belonged to the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945).

Lam Dong: Environment watchdog issues fine of VND400 mln on polluter

 People’s Committee in the highlands province of Lam Dong has issued fine of VND400million ($17,601) to Atlantic Vietnam Company in Bao Loc city-based Loc Son Industrial Park.

Vietnam-Korea Friendship Piano Concert in Hanoi

 The Vietnam-Korea Friendship Piano Concert featuring well-known pianists of the two countries will be held at the Vietnam National Academy of Music in Hanoi on June 24-25.

ICAEW: 2017 growth at more than 6.5%

Stronger export growth and a continued rise in investment confirm that Vietnam’s GDP growth will go back to above 6.5 per cent in 2017 after a slowdown to 6.2 per cent in 2016.

HSBC: Growth in operating conditions in manufacturing sector ongoing

Operating conditions in the manufacturing sector - Vietnam’s bedrock - point to ongoing growth, with output, employment, and new orders - both overall and overseas - continuing to expand, according to HSBC’s report.

National Assembly’s third plenary session concludes

 The third plenary session of the 14th National Assembly (NA) closed in Hanoi on June 21 after one month of sitting, making decisions on the country’s important matters. 

U.S. Supreme Court ruling threatens massive talc litigation against J&J

Johnson & Johnson is seizing upon a U.S. Supreme Court ruling from Monday limiting where injury lawsuits can be filed to fight off claims it failed to warn women that talcum powder could cause ovarian cancer.

Students seek luck before exam at Temple of Literature

Students often visit Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam, or Temple of Literature, in the days running up to their annual exams to pray for luck.

HCM City targets 37 traffic hot spots

 HCM City has taken measures to ease traffic pressure at 37 congestion spots across the southern metropolis.

Vietnam has to sell fruits cheaply because of poor processing

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese have to buy some imported fruits at exorbitant prices, but can only export fruit at low prices. 

Banks hesitant to lend fishermen because of risks

 Many banks have shown reluctance to give loans to fishermen in the central provinces to build new boats because of the lack of insurance after many boats have broken down despite only being constructed recently.

Vietnam hopes for over $10 bln trade with seven markets

 Vietnam expects to record bilateral two-way trade of over 10 billion USD with China, the Republic of Korea, the US, Japan, Thailand, Taiwan (China), and Malaysia in 2017.

Kerry wants to help HCM City attract foreign investment

 Former US Secretary of State John Kerry said he wants to assist Ho Chi Minh City in attracting foreign investment at a meeting with Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan in Hanoi on June 21.

VFF launches 13th Journalism Award

 The Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee of (VFF) has launched the 13th journalism award for the Cause of Great National Unity.

Over 50 hospitals increase fees from this month

 More than 50 public hospitals in Hanoi and HCM City have begun increasing hospital fees for patients who do not hold health insurance cards from this month.

Number of foreign workers in Vietnam on the rise

The number of foreigners working in Vietnam has increased significantly over the last ten years, the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs reported.

Scenic lakes in An Giang

The high terrain in Tri Ton and Tinh Bien districts, An Giang province has created scenic, beautiful lakes like Ta Pa, Thuy Liem and Thanh Long, which attract a large number of visitors.

Belgium probes station bomber fatally shot by soldiers

Belgian counter-terrorism police are probing the identity of a suspected suicide bomber shot dead by troops guarding a Brussels railway station after he set off explosives that failed to injure anyone.