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

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 13/7

 Flat solar glass group invests 200 mln USD in Hai Phong, Minh Tran takes over major Danang real estate project, Vietnam motorcycle sales up for first time since 2012, Hau Giang seeks investments for 33 projects

Phong Nha - Ke Bang among Top 7 Southeast Asian national parks

 Phong Nha - Ke Bang was listed in June among the “7 National Parks You Should Visit in Southeast Asia” by the travel channel GOASEAN.

Did Formosa dump waste, once again?

 VietNamNet Bridge – Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung has asked for prompt inspection of reported waste dumping by the Hung Hiep Formosa Ha Tinh Steel Company,

Jumper Nhan qualifies for Rio Paralympics

 Nguyen Thị Nhan has won Vietnam’s 10th slot to compete at the upcoming Brazilian Paralympic Games later this year.

Vietnam bag another table tennis silver

 Nguyen Trung Kien and Dinh Thi Hue lost to Singaporean rivals in the final moments of the Southeast Asian Junior Table Tennis Championships’ U18 mixed doubles final on July 11.

Cannons in Da Nang pegged as national treasure

 The central city of Da Nang has proposed that a collection of 11 cannons unearthed at the Dien Hai Citadel between 1979 and 2008 be recognised as a national treasure.

Vietnamese businesses incur losses because of yen appreciation

VietNamNet Bridge - The sharp increase of the Japanese yen has caused losses for Vietnamese businesses.

Around $1.25 billion committed to Mekong Delta development

Seven credit organisations have committed to providing the Mekong Delta region with 28.5 trillion VND (1.25 billion USD) to implement 73 socio-economic development projects.

More responses to PCA’s ruling on Philippines-China dispute

Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairson July 12 issued a statement calling on parties in the Philippines’s lawsuit against China on disputes in the East Sea to fully respect legal and diplomatic processes following the ruling issued by the PCA.

US, Japan affirm tribunal’s East Sea-related ruling legally binding

The State Department of the US affirmed that the ruling made by the Permanent Court of Arbitration on the Philippines’s lawsuit against China’s claims in the East Sea is an important contribution to the shared goal of a peaceful resolution.

China’s actions worsen disputes with Philippines: PCA

 The Permanent Court of Arbitration yesterday ruled that China violated the Philippines’s sovereign rights in exploring resources surrounding the Reed Bank in the East Sea (internationally known as the South China Sea).