HIV/AIDS spreading in Vietnam amid funding cutback

 A cut back in funding for HIV programmes has led to a spread of the disease in all cities and provinces in Vietnam.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 6/8

 Pepper exports record burgeoning growth, Ho Chi Minh City, Japan increasingly important partners, Vietnamese poultry sector seeks export, Producers, supermarkets eye improved supply chain, Footwear exports make big gains

SOEs suffer from bad investments in non-core businesses

Many state-owned economic groups that made huge investments in non-core business fields are facing trouble as some of the business tycoons have been jailed because of wrongdoings that caused serious consequences.

Nha Trang to open night beach

 VietNamNet Bridge - Khanh Hoa province authorities have decided to organize a night beach in front of  Hotel 32-34 Tran Phu Road.

Territorial rains and floods: Natural or human disaster?

 VietNamNet Bridge - According to some experts, the heavy consequences suffered by Quang Ninh province after the recent torrential rains and floods were caused by natural disasters but also by man.

Images: Island commune in Hai Phong turns into a big lake

 VietNamNet Bridge – Residents of Viet Hai island commune in Hai Phong’s Cat Hai district have been isolated by heavy rains and floods. Locals have used boats to move out of the commune.

Greek bank shares continue to fall

 Greek bank shares have fallen sharply for a second day in Athens, but non-financial firms have fared better.

Photos: Child rescued from 13m-deep hole in Binh Duong

 A seven-year-old girl, who fell into a 13m-deep hole in the southern Binh Duong Province yesterday, was rescued after a 10-hour-long effort.

Vietnam, South Africa step up cooperation

 Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai and South African Vice President Cyril Ramaphosa discussed a number of measures to boost cooperation between the two countries during talks in Pretoria on August 4.

Vietnam to have express railway by 2040

 The transport ministry has set a plan to complete the North-South express rail line by 2040.

Art & Entertainment News 5/8

 Film week celebrates August Revolution, National Day, DJ Skrillex to bring his beats to Vietnam this September, Children's nature book ‘inspirational'

Social News 5/8

Thousands of illegal gas extraction canisters, 2 million women to be vaccinated gratis, HCM City's rural roads ready by 2020, Gov’t orders halt to close tollgates, Hospitals seek to improve workers' behaviour

Government News 5/8

 Bangladeshi President to visit Viet Nam, HCM City ceremony marks Singapore’s 50th National Day, Vietnam, Chile strengthen relations, Stellar achievements from mountainous poverty reduction project

Vietnam's 2015 milk revenue estimated at $4.2 billion

Milk revenue in Vietnam has been predicted to stand at VND92 trillion ($4.2 billion) by the end of the year by Euromonitor International, an international market researcher.

Why are the rich pouring money into seaside villas?

VietNamNet Bridge - Not all resort real estate projects along the coastline are attractive to investors, but beachfront villas have been a magnet to investors for the last six months.

First 3D-printed pill approved by US authorities

 In a world first, the US Food and Drug Administration has given the go-ahead for a 3D-printed pill to be produced.

Gov’t reviews Phu Quoc special economic zone

 The Government has reviewed a major plan to establish a special economic zone on Phu Quoc Island off mainland Kien Giang Province and assigned the Ministry of Planning and Investment to present it to the Politburo.

Cu Lao Cham – the friendly green island

Cu Lao Cham is known as a beautiful island with various wild animals and legendary landscapes. The large island consists of eight islets, 20 kilometers off the coast from Hoi An Ancient Town in Quang Nam Province.

Entry visas to be issued within five days

The Ministry of Public Security on July 6 issued Circular No. 31/2015/TT-BCA to guide the grant of visas, temporary residence cards, exit and entry permits and permanent residence status to foreigners.

Vietnam eyes new Japanese investment inflow

 Vietnam is likely to see a new wave of investment from Japan as its investors have shown continued interest in the Southeast Asian market, predicted experts.

East Sea issue at AMM-48

The 48th ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting, AMM 48, and the ASEAN Regional Forum opened in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Tuesday. The ministers will exchange views on regional and global issues, including the East Sea issue.

Indian trains in deadly derailment in Madhya Pradesh

  Two passenger trains in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh have derailed within minutes of each other, killing at least 19 people, officials say.

Floods seen hitting coal supply for power plants

 A severe coal undersupply for a number of thermal power stations is looming large as floods triggered by torrential rain have affected coal mines in Quang Ninh Province, the nation’s biggest coal producing area.

Vietnam leads China International Mathematics Competition

 The 24-member delegation from Vietnam has claimed the first place at the 2015 China International Mathematics Competition (CIMC) in Changchun city, Jilin province.

HCM photo contest results stir controversy over quality

 A photo competition organised by the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists (VAPA) is causing a public stir because the winners were unspectacular.