Automatic toll system delayed

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Transport Ministry’s plan to install electronic toll collection (ETC) systems on national highways by July 1 has failed to meet the deadline due to several difficulties.

SPORTS IN BRIEF 11/7

 Over 1,000 to compete at nat’l tourney for disabled in City, Viet Nam rank ninth at Asian Games for children,  Su bags bronze for VN in Thai track and field event

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 11/7

VN markets may decline after gains: analysts, Fish exports to US to be tested, Local property market grows, PetroVietnam Power Corp to divest from affiliates, Numerous factors hamper inflation control: experts

New regulations on content services

 The Government has issued new regulations for providers of information content on mobile and telecom networks.

Vietnam rank ninth at Asian Games for children

 Vietnam rank ninth out of 45 teams at the ongoing Children of Asia International Sports Games in Russia’s Sakha Republic (Yakutia).

Hoi An goes ‘green’ in fresh campaign

 The ancient city of Hoi An has launched the ‘Green Fence – My Village’s Beauty’ campaign to promote greenery among households and home-stay hosts in ecotourism sites.

Cai Rang Floating Market named cultural site

 The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has awarded a certificate recognising Cai Rang Floating Market in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho as a national intangible cultural heritage site.

Thai navy open fire on Vietnam’s fishing boats, injuring two

 Thai naval forces have opened fire on three Vietnamese fishing boats from the Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre with 18 fishermen on board, according to the Vietnamese Embassy in Thailand.

Vietnamese drink manufacturers give up home market to foreign firms

VietNamNet Bridge - Losing out in the carbonated soft drink market segment, Vietnamese drink manufacturers also cannot compete with foreign ones in products which use materials available in Vietnam.

Viettel eats VNPT’s internet market share

VietNamNet Bridge - Many subscribers have left VNPT (the Vietnam Post & Telecommunication Group) recently, helping VNPT’s rivals such as Viettel and FPT Telecom obtain larger market share.

How do Vietnamese families spend their money on education?

VietNamNet Bridge - Experts have pointed out that Vietnamese parents are ‘dictated by feeling’ when making decisions related to their children’s education. 

Industrial pollution tests people’s patience

 Local residents in Hon Quan District’s Tan Hiep Commune in Binh Phuoc province reported a mass fish death stretching several kilometres upstream of Saigon River last weekend.

Where kids can learn to love nature

 VietNamNet Bridge – Given fast urbanization, HCMC children do not have too much space to indulge in nature.

Top tourism companies awarded

 Winners of the 17th Vietnam Tourism Awards, the most prestigious in the sector, were announced at a ceremony in Hanoi on July 9.

White Paper on Vietnam private economic forum debuts

 The White paper: “Vietnam Private Economic Forum – Opportunities, Challenges and Solutions,” debuted at a press conference in Hanoi on July 8.

Property sales to foreigners grow

 Many foreigners and overseas Vietnamese are buying apartments in Vietnam, especially in Ho Chi Minh City, according to market analysts.

Moody’s assigns first-time ratings to two Vietnam banks

Moody’s has assigned first-time ratings this year to Vietcombank and Maritime Bank.

Prime Minister to visit Mongolia

  Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will pay an official visit to Mongolia and attend the 11th Asia-Europe Meeting Summit in Ulan Bator from July 13-16.

Billionaires pour money into agriculture

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese billionaires earn money from many different business sectors. However, many are investing in agriculture. 

Risk of ‘sea desertification’ challenges Vietnam

Climate change is one of the reasons behind sea desertification. It warms the air temperature and sea water and lowers nitrogen, phosphorus and oxygen concentration.

How will Brexit affect farming in Vietnam?

 VietNamNet Bridge – The EU has been an important consumption market for Vietnam agribusiness for decades and Brexit is leaving farmers deeply conflicted on what the ultimate outcome on their livelihoods would be.

Red alarm rung over child sexual abuse

VietNamNet Bridge - One in every six Vietnamese boys and one in every four girls have experienced some forms of sexual abuse. At least 5,300 of child sexual abuse cases were reported in 2011-2015.

UPCoM on track for development

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Unlisted Public Company Market (UPCoM) has been in operation for the past seven years with more than 300 enterprises participating and market capitalisation reaching nearly VND70 trillion (US$3.2 billion).

Hanoi tackles dumping

 VietNamNet Bridge – People dumping waste on the roadsides and public areas in the districts of Hoan Kiem, Ba Dinh, and Hai Ba Trung will be strictly fined, a Ha Noi authority said.

HCM City schools adopt advanced learning model

 VietNamNet Bridge – Twenty three schools in HCM City will adopt an advanced model that meets international standards this academic year, according to the city Department of Education and Training.