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Billiards World Cup cues off in HCM City

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Three-Cushion Carom Billiards World Cup starts today in HCM City.

Circus performance, folk games promise excitement

A new circus performance will be showcased promising to bring excitement and drama to audiences, especially children, according to artist Tong Toan Thang, deputy director of the Viet Nam Circus Federation.

Museum displays embroidery items by Vietnamese women soldiers

The Southern Women’s Museum of HCM City has launched a contemporary exhibition featuring embroidery items made by Vietnamese women soldiers who were imprisoned during the American war.

Illegal mineral exploitation challenge for island authority

 VietNamNet Bridge – Illegal mineral exploitation in Phu Quoc District in Kien Giang Province has defied the local government for many years, 

Social News 25/5

 Korean painters launch 30 more murals in Quang Nam village, Quang Ninh promotes sea, island activities, Vietnam-German pilot project on nurse training successful, Forum spotlights national anti-zoonosis One Health strategy

FDI from the US into Vietnam remains modest

At many political and economic events, American officials and businesses all have said that they believe the US would be the top investor in Vietnam in the near future. But this has yet to happen.

Dull future for Central Highland resettlers

When authorities of the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai decided to build the Ayun Ha irrigation system in 2000, hundreds of local residents in Phu Thien District’s Chu A Thai Commune were relocated to a new resettlement area.

Retailers keen to expand supply of organic foods

 To meet the growing demand for organic foods, retailers are scouring for producers and also planning to invest in organic agriculture themselves.

Vietnamese firms using e-invoices reach 9,000

  The number of Vietnamese firms using e-invoices has increased from roughly 800 in 2016 to over 9,000, according to the General Department of Taxation (GDT).

Sugar association opposes tax on sweet drinks

 The Viet Nam Sugarcane and Sugar Association has voiced concerns against the Ministry of Finance’s proposal of imposing special consumption tax of 10 per cent on sweet drinks.

Sports News 25/5

 Eyes to focus on Hàng Đẫy Stadium, Bình wins first stage of Bình Dương cycling event, HCM City 1 lose top spot after goalless draw, Hà Nội triumph at National Beach Handball Championship

Government News 25/5

 Vietnam always facilitates foreign investors: official, HCM City wishes to foster cooperation with Israel, Ministries urged to address slow public investment disbursement, Vietnam joins 10th Pan-Tonkin Gulf Economic Cooperation Forum

NA deputies discuss breakthrough policies for special zones

 VietNamNet Bridge – Top lawmakers on Wednesday urged for adjusting the jurisdiction of courts and competence of people’s committees at special administrative and economic zones.

Hanoi predicts ten potential disasters

 The Hanoi People’s Committee has predicted ten risks that could result in disasters including those related to fire, pollution, transport, health and nuclear power plants.

No effort is too much in anti-corruption fight

Groundless accusations and lack of manpower to look into them were among reasons lawmakers cited against allegations made via phone calls or emails during the morning session of the 14th National Assembly’s fifth meeting

Photo exhibition marking Azerbaijan’s 100th National Day opens in Hanoi

 A photo exhibition themed “Far apart but close at heart” opened in Hanoi on May 24 to mark the 100th National Day of Azerbaijan (May 28), introducing photos of Azerbaijan in the past and modern times.

World leading cueists compete in Billiards World Cup in HCM City

 Close to 150 leading cueists from 17 countries and territories worldwide are gathering for the Three-Cushion Carom Billiards World Cup, which will officially open in Ho Chi Minh City on May 25.

VN property market to remain steady in second half

 There will not be much change in the property market in the second half of the year, a senior Ministry of Construction official has said.

Vietnam, Cambodia universities forge ties

The Kien Giang University and Cambodia’s Chea Sim Kamchaymear University inked a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the Cambodian capital city of Phnom Penh on May 24. 

Government targets 6.8 percent in GDP growth in 2019

 The Government will strive for gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 6.8 percent in 2019, according to a direction freshly inked by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.