The U Minh Ha cajuput forests in the southernmost province of Ca Mau were reopened on June 1 after being closed for nearly six months during the high fire-risk dry season, according to the provincial Forest Ranger.

 The Embassy of Vietnam in Ukraine is working intensively with authorised agencies of the host country to ensure the legitimate rights of Vietnamese citizens in Lang Sen, a Vietnamese quarter in Odessa city.

 Moroccan Ambassador to Vietnam El Houcine Fardani was granted with the insignia: “For Peace and Friendship among Nations,” on June 2, in recognition of his contributions to enhancing the two countries’ relations.

 The cause of recent mass fish deaths in the central region has been identified but not yet publicised as it was waiting for more voices, Minister-Chairman of the Government Office Mai Tien Dung said.

The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism has requested Khanh Hoa improve tourism services provided for Chinese nationals, following the emergence of illegal business activities by some Chinese tourists.

A seminar took place in Hanoi on June 2 to gain an insight into late Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme’s legacy in the relationship between Sweden and Vietnam.

NA Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong has called for the support of British parliamentarians so that the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement will soon be approved by the UK.

HCMC Party Secretary Dinh La Thang showed his hope that Cambodia will facilitate the city’s trade and investment promotion activities in the country, at his meetings with Cambodian National Assembly and Government leaders in Phnom Penh.

The Government’s point of view in steering socio-economic affairs is to persistently pursue the goal of macro-economic stability to create foundations for sustainable development, said PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

Vietnam wants suggestions from its partners, including the World Bank, about how to tackle difficulties in balancing the State budget as well dealing with public and bad debts, Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue said.

The domestic auto market is undergoing a large surge in luxury car import licences as consumers attempt to get in before the new tax hike impacts take effect in July.

VietNamNet Bridge - Experts believe that few technology transfer cases have succeeded in Vietnam because of a lack of intermediary organizations.

VietNamNet Bridge - Will the government agreeing to save Hoang Anh Gia Lai Group, which has been bogged down in difficulties, two scenarios are possible. 

VietNamNet Bridge – Minh Phu Seafood Corporation, the leading shrimp firm in Vietnam, is investing heavily in a global responsible value chain of shrimp, with an emphasis on food safety, environmental protection, social welfare,

 VietNamNet Bridge – Located at the foothills of the towering Phuong Mai mountain range in the peninsula town of Nhon Ly in Quy Nhon City, the pristine Ky Co beach is picturesque, possessing both majestic and poetic beauty.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Luong Van Viet, one of Viet Nam’s most celebrated sculptors, will introduce his latest works at his solo exhibition Sense, which will open on Sunday at Manzi Art Space.

VietNamNet Bridge - Many local vocational schools face closure as they cannot enroll enough students. The General Department of Vocational Training stated it will restructure the vocational school network to minimize waste.

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese garment companies are increasingly concerned as foreign partners are placing orders with producers from Laos and Myanmar. They have been told to focus on making mid- and high-end products.

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese millionaires, ignoring the ban on eating protected fish, are willing to pay tens or hundreds of millions of dong for rare and precious fish listed in the Red Book.

 TPP and free trade agreements offer Viet Nam many advantages in developing its trade and economy thanks to the increase in foreign trade, which I predict will increase by at least 15 per cent.

Visitors to Yang Bay Tourist Park in Khanh Phu Commune, Khanh Vinh District, Khanh Hoa Province are impressed by Raglai ethnic group’s heritage, displayed through cultural stories told in the songs and dances of the Raglai Art Troupe.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Better service quality, more transit bus stations, a new legal framework, and enforcement of fines are expected to shut down illegal bus stations and unlicensed transport firms in HCM City.

One of the priorities of President Barack Obama’s visit to Vietnam was to promote the ratification of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement. However, the crux of the problem is whether the U.S. President is able to make it possible

VietNamNet Bridge - Taiwanese MC, singer and actress Dee Hsu (more commonly known as Little S) is the cover star of Vogue Magazine for May, in a shot taken in the Hanoi Old Quarter in early May.

 Vietnam welcomes the statement from the G7 Summit with its commitment on ensuring security, safety and freedom of navigation and aviation, and international law, said Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Hai Binh.