In the face of a "worrying" rise in protectionism, trade ministers from the world's major economies have agreed to cut trade costs, increase policy coordination and enhance financing,

 The U.S. military veteran who fatally shot five Dallas police officers last week was plotting a larger assault, authorities said, disclosing how he had taunted negotiators and written on a wall in his own blood before being killed.

It is the right time for Vietnam’s construction conglomerates to think of developing the international market, or they may lose the home market in the future because of outdated technology, lack of management skills and brain drain.

Emily Petsko, a writer of Lonely Planet, said that besides Pho, bun cha and banh my, Hanoi also has many delicious street dishes for travelers who are courageous and have a strong stomach.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City Department of Health has encouraged public hospitals to begin preparing for full financial and managerial autonomy, following a recent requirement from the city’s Party Committee.

 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.

 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

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

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

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

 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.

 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.

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.

 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.

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.

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

 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.

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

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

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

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

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

  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.

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

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.