Chinese national trade fruits illegally in Vietnam

 Chinese dealers are dominating the market for dragon fruit, manipulating supply and prices in Binh Thuan Province, provincial authorities have said.

Ha Tinh denies major Taiwanese project in Vung Ang given approval

North-central Ha Tinh province has denied reports it has agreed in principle to a Taiwanese investor building a port and livestock complex worth $2.5 billion.

Farm of unique “dragon-scale” chickens in Saigon

VietNamNet Bridge – A Saigon man named Quang has invested a lot of money to import a special chicken species from the US to breed in Vietnam. He now runs three chicken farms in HCM City and Dong Thap Province.

Hanoi targets Red River growth

The Hanoi municipal People’s Committee has announced a detailed master plan for the Nhat Tan – Noi Bai route, also known as Vo Nguyen Giap Road, with an aim of driving development in localities surrounding the Red River north of Hanoi.

Indian actress Avika Gor returns to Vietnam for charity work

Indian actress Avika Gor who is the one of the most famous Television actress participated in a charity press conference in Ho Chi Minh City on June 24.

HCM City to host 2017 Int’l Tennis Federation Conference

 The International Tennis Federation on June 23 unveiled that Ho Chi Minh City has been selected to host its 2017 Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM) from August 1-4, inclusive.

Women’s football team to train in Czech Republic

 The Vietnam national women’s football team will participate in a short training session in Prague, Czech Republic to prepare for the AFF Women’s Football Championships in Myanmar, according to the Vietnam Football Federation.

VN hockey fans celebrate Olympic Day in HCM City

 Hundreds of Vietnamese hockey fans came to a football centre on Su Van Hanh Road in HCM City to celebrate Olympic Day.

Vietnam CPI reaches 5-year high in June

Vietnam's consumer price index (CPI) rose by 0.46 per cent month-on-month in June, the highest June increase recorded over the last five years, the General Statatistics Office (GSO) announced on June 24.

ASEAN in creation of eco-tourism clusters

 Tourism chiefs of the 10 ASEAN member countries have approved a declaration manifesting their common desire to boost tourism growth and align regional ecotourism destinations during a roundtable in Champasak, Laos on Wednesday.

No immediate Brexit impact on UK trade: expert

 Great Britain's exit from the European Union (EU) will not immediately affect trade relations between Viet Nam and Britain, an official from the Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM) said.

Visit HCM City War Remnants Museum through photos

VietNamNet Bridge - The exhibition house of war crimes was established in 1978. In 1995, it was renamed the HCM City War Remnants Museum.

HCM City’s plan for ’smart’ health system advancing

 A project to create an intelligent health system for HCM City will be submitted to the People’s Committee next month, Le Thai Hy, head of the city Department of Information and Communication has said.

Dance contest seeks talented choreographers for Vietnam

The 2016 National Contest for Young Talented Choreographers, which will identify talented choreographers under 33 years old, will begin this weekend in HCM City.

Le Cat Trong Ly opens concert series

 Singer-songwriter Le Cat Trong Ly will present a mini-show in Hanoi tonight.

FDI lifts education to global standards

As education is a top priority in terms of attracting foreign investment, Vietnam is making great progress with its education policies to meet the expectations of foreign investors, helping the sector to become more attractive.

Event promotes Vietnamese, South Korean filmmaking

 The 2016 Korea-Vietnam Film Industry Network, which aims to promote co-operation in the film industry, closed in HCM City yesterday.

Vietnam supports dialogue measure to solve DPRK’s nuclear issue

“Vietnam’s consistent viewpoint is supporting the settlement of all disagreements about the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s nuclear issue through dialogue,” Foreign Ministry Spokesman Le Hai Binh said.

Vietnam fosters multilateral ties with Australia

 Vietnam wishes to foster all-out ties with Australia, including politics, trade, investment, culture and education, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has said.

Japanese personnel official welcomed in Hanoi

 Head of the Party Central Committee’s Organisation Commission Pham Minh Chinh has affirmed that Vietnam considers Japan a key partner in human resources development.

Honda tries to keep market share as motorbike sales fall

VietNamNet Bridge - Honda, the largest motorbike manufacturer in Vietnam, in a recent report, said the motorbike market would not see growth next year. 

Diep Son – island paradise

VietNamNet Bridge - Famed for its breathtaking winding path that stretches across the sea to wild and primitive beaches, Diep Son Island, off the coast of Nha Trang, is a great place to visit if you want to cast off the humidity from the city.

Man misdiagnosed with HIV for 19 years

 A man in Binh Thuan Province has requested the provincial health sector to issue a public apology and provide compensation after a mistaken diagnosis for HIV/AIDS 19 years ago. During the time, he has had to live with discriminations.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 25/6

Sugar prices high despite imports, SBV to represent State stake in PVcomBank, Many foreign suppliers seen coming to Vietnam, Woori Bank to set up entity in Vietnam, Vietnam reports $177 million trade deficit in May

Hue - the city of pagodas

 As Buddhism is reaching out to counties outside Asia, people around the world pay more attention to Buddhism these days. Vietnamese native Buddhist monks are among the ones spreading the religion to the world.