Babies switched at birth to be returned to their families

 A woman in Binh Phuoc Province has discovered she was given the wrong baby three years after giving birth.

Formosa may see hefty fine in tax arrears

Hung Nghiep Formosa Ha Tinh Steel Co., Ltd. may have to pay VND1.555 billion ($69.6 million) in tax arrears, including refunded value added tax, deducted taxes, and late payment fees, according to newswire Vnexpress.net.

Phuoc Son Gold sees business registration certificate revoked

The business registration certificate of Phuoc Son Gold Company Ltd, managed by Canadian Besra Inc.’s Vietnamese subsidiary, has been withdrawn, due to its delay in paying $14.96 billion in tax arrears.

Ministry urges telecom providers to send 4G testing reports

Minister of Information and Communications Truong Minh Tuan urged enterprises to send recent reports on 4G testing results as the Government had policies to accelerate the licensing for 4G this year.

Formosa contract on waste dumping violates environmental laws

The signing of a contract between the Formosa Ha Tinh Company and the Ky Anh Urban Environment Company that allows the former to dump its waste at a farm owned by the latter’s director violates environmental laws.

Vietnam, Czech agree on 5-year cooperation plan

 Vietnam and the Czech Republic signed an agreement on bilateral cooperation from 2016-2020 during the fifth session of their Intergovernmental Joint Committee in Prague on July 12.

Telecom revenue in H1 reaches $4.11 billion

Vietnam’s telecom revenue in the first half of the year reached $4.11 billion, according to information released at the conference reviewing information and communications tasks, held by the Ministry of Information and Communications on July 12.

Summer camp for young Vietnamese expats opens

 The Summer Camp 2016 for the young Vietnamese expats who had good performance in study and community activities was officially launched in Hanoi on July 12.

Vietnam Airlines certified as 4-star airline

 Vietnam Airlines has been certified as a 4-star airline by the UK airline and airport rating organisation Skytrax.

HCM City eyes cooperation with Denmark in multiple fields

 Ho Chi Minh City hopes to collaborate with Denmark in climate change prevention, green agriculture and food safety, said Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Dinh La Thang on July 12.

Defence officer receives Japanese military attachés

 Deputy Defence Minister Nguyen Chi Vinh met with the outgoing and incoming Japanese military attachés to Vietnam in Hanoi on July 13, the Quan doi Nhan dan (People’s Army) daily reported.

Prime Minister arrives in Ulan Bator, begins official visit

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc landed Chinggis airport in Ulan Bator on July 13, beginning his two-day official visit to Mongolia at the invitation of President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj and Prime Minister Jargaltulga Erdenebat.

US: Tribunal ruling is legal and binding

 The United States on July 12 said the ruling from the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague that China has no historic title over the waters of the East Sea should be treated as final and binding and not be a reason to raise tensions.

Sixth CSIS East Sea conference held in Washington DC

 The sixth annual CSIS East Sea conference took place in Washington D.C., the US, on July 12, shortly after The Hague tribunal ruled on the case brought by the Philippines against China’s unfounded sovereignty claims in the waters.

Countries call for self-restraint following East Sea dispute ruling

  Malaysia and India have called for peaceful resolutions in the East Sea after the Hague Tribunal adopted the ruling on July 12 rejecting China’s historic rights claim in a dispute in the sea area with the Philippines.

UN chief calls on East Sea dispute parties abide by law

 Secretary General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon on July 12 called on parties concerned in disputes in the East Sea to abide by international law and avoid taking actions that could fuel tensions.

PCA’s press release on East Sea arbitration

 There was no legal basis for China to claim historic rights to resources within the sea area enclosed by the nine-dash line as ruled by the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague, the Netherlands.

Horse-racing courses in the final furlong

Hong Kong’s Matrix Holding Limited has proposed to develop a horse racing complex, the move came immediately after the decree on betting services for specific sport games was submitted to the government in June.

Vietnam Open attracts top international players

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Yonex-Sunrise Vietnam Open 2016, commencing next week, might be the last international event in which national number one badminton player Nguyen Tien Minh will play on the home ground.

Theresa May to take over as British PM after Brexit shocks

 Theresa May will take over the job of British prime minister from David Cameron on Wednesday after a series of political shocks caused by Britain's vote to leave the European Union.

Limiting travel, controlling mosquitoes reduces Zika risk

 To limit mosquito-borne illnesses, including the Zika virus, plan travel carefully, take personal protective measures, and control mosquitoes in and around the home,

Commercial banks raise charter capital as opportunities increase

VietNamNet Bridge - Figures released by the State Bank of Vietnam and financial reports by commercial banks show that total charter capital of 35 Vietnamese commercial banks reached VND331.069 trillion by December 31, 2015.

Fed policy change on the table but data dependent: Mester

A change in interest rates will be on the table at every meeting of the Federal Reserve, but the timing of any move will depend on how the economy performs,

Da Lat offers exhilarating zipline adventures

 If you’re looking for an extreme thrill and want to experience nature from new heights far above the canopy of trees, then Da Lat zipline tours will make your perfect week end adventure.

SPORTS IN BRIEF 13/7

 Thai Son Nam District 8 in 2nd win at futsal champs; An wins stage, That keeps yellow jersey; Viet Nam win second match at regional tourney