Leaders from across major sections of Vietnamese civil society are taking on a new role in a nation-wide campaign to promote zero tolerance of wildlife crime through consumer behaviour change.

 The World Bank (WB) announced it recently approved additional funding of USD$119 million for the ongoing Urban Water Supply and Wastewater Project in Vietnam.

 All public schools in HCM City will be required to teach swimming beginning in the 2016-17 school year under a new directive from the city’s Department of Education and Training.

Vietnam hopes that G7 countries and multilateral organisations will continue to assist the country in managing and protecting water resource, and improving their capacity to adapt to climate change and prevent drought and saltwater intrusion.

 Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh hosted a reception in Hanoi on May 27 for a delegation of the Sri Lanka – Vietnam Solidarity Association led by Most Venerable Baddegama Samitha Thero, member of the association’s Executive Board.

 Gender equality, prevention of child and female labour abuse and human trafficking, and the role of women are areas for parliamentary cooperation between Vietnam and Italy in 2017 as proposed by NA Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong.

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, on May 27, met several foreign leaders on the sidelines of the expanded G7 Summit in Japan’s Mie Prefecture, affirming that the Vietnamese government is determined to deepen economic ties with partners.

 Ho Chi Minh City on May 27 announced lists of deputies to the 14th National Assembly (NA) and all-level People’s Councils for the 2016 – 2021 tenure, who were voted-in during the recent general election.

 A delegation of Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security led by Minister To Lam discussed cooperation on security issues with Russia’s security leaders on May 27.

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has called on Japan’s Mitsubishi Corporation to pour more investments in Vietnam, especially in the field of production, and speed up the implementation of its existing projects in the country.

HCM City has attracted 15 science and technology experts who are overseas Vietnamese and foreigners to work in science and technology field, exceeding this year target of 11 experts.

HCM City authorities said they have cancelled the licences of hundreds of suspended public projects that have affected the lives of the public, but many people said a number of projects remain “suspended” and continue to affect 

 VietNamNet Bridge – With 18 official tickets for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, Vietnam has fulfilled the target set before the Olympic qualification rounds: to earn from 15 to 20 places for the Games.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Walking on the red carpet of one of the most famous film festivals in the world, Vietnamese celebrities stirred up controversies about their fashion style.

VietNamNet Bridge – Experts have said that the more the city tries to prevent flooding, the worse the flooding becomes in Hanoi.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has recently given the nod for excavation at an archaeological site in the northern province of Phu Tho. 

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hoang Hai, one of the most well-known fashion designers in Vietnam, impressed the audience in HCM City with his latest collection “Language of Flowers”.

VietNamNet Bridge - Tan Hiep Phat, an energy drink manufacturer, is believed to be a ver attractive company to investors, despite its notorious fly-in-a-bottle scandal.

 Lao newspaper explores plots against Vietnam, Việt Nam must create non-smoking environment: WHO, Medical doctor’s photo book launched to fund charity, Ministries draft plan for feedback on public services

 Jan-May FDI increases almost 140%, Toshiba to equip Vinh Tan 4 power plant, Agricultural exports at $12 billion in first five months, Traditional markets lack VN goods, Consortium of two Japanese companies acquire stake in FPT

 Vietnam’s power needs could be fully met by renewable energy by 2050, according to a new report by World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) – Vietnam and Vietnam Sustainable Energy Alliance.

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City will host its annual Southern Fruit Festival at Suoi Tien Tourist Park in District 9 from June 1-9.

 More than 1,000 athletes from all over Vietnam will compete at the national Paralympic Games that will take place from July 8-14 in HCM City, according to the Vietnam Paralympic Association (VPA).

 Successful entrepreneurs inspired young people at a recent discussion about start-up businesses powered by information and technology (IT).

 A recent survey done by the Department of Female Workers at the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour revealed that many female workers are less keen on marriage and having children due to low wages and difficult lives.