Exercise programmes for people with mild to moderate dementia "don't work", according to researchers writing in the British Medical Journal.

The International Union for Conservation of Nature has launched a communication campaign to cut the use of plastic bags on Ly Son Island, as a prelude to its sea turtle conservation programme on the island.

Japan Material Engineering Services Company and Da Nang-based Dong A College have inked an agreement on training in electronics and engineering, as well as controls and automation for the Japanese labour market.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Some three tonnes of plant protection products smuggled from China were disposed on Wednesday.

 Two years since the marine pollution incident in the central region in April 2016, the lives of coastal residents in Quang Binh province have returned to normal.

 Vietnamese firms have had a lot of success while investing in foreign markets.

 The Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union of the HCM City on May 16 announced its plan for the summer voluntary campaign, which runs until August 12.

 Representatives of The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) have suggested Mekong Delta localities set forth a new vision and solutions for tourism development. 

 The State Treasury of Vietnam has mobilised over 56 trillion VND (2.46 billion USD) through Government bond auctions in the Hanoi Stock Exchange since the beginning of this year.

 The Tan Son Nhat International Airport Customs Sub-department under the Ho Chi Minh City Customs Department have recently discovered a number of illegal foreign currency transport cases on flights from the city to foreign countries.  

The Bio-technology Institute under the Hue University in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue will be developed into one of the three national bio-technology centres on a par with ASEAN level under a project just approved by the Prime Minister.

 China's leading car-hailing firm is overhauling its service following the murder of one of its users.

 President Tran Dai Quang hosted separate receptions for Ambassadors of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Mozambique and the Republic of Korea (RoK) after receiving their letter of credentials on May 17.

Dong Nai draws nearly US$690mn in foreign investment, HCM City has ambitious plans for retail sector, LienVietPostBank co-operates with Japanese partners, Vingroup target 50% profit growth

 Visitors to La Pan Tan commune, Mu Cang Chai district, the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai will be dazzled by a garden of crystal clouds which is set up to mark the 128th birthday of the late President Ho Chi Minh (May 19). 

 The Prime Minister’s working group has asked the ministries of Finance and Planning and Investment to swiftly lift the foreign ownership limit of 49 percent at enterprises where foreign investment is not restricted.

 Major issues discussed at 7th meeting of 12th Party Central Committee

 Vietnam is concerned about escalating tension and violence in the Gaza Strip over recent days, which killed and injured many Palestinians, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang said at a regular press briefing on May 17.

VietNamNet Bridge - Most commercial banks have announced plans to pay big dividends, but there are some banks which have not paid dividends over the last 10 years.

 The World Health Organization (WHO) is to hold an emergency meeting to discuss the risk of Ebola spreading from the Democratic Republic of Congo.