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Dak Nong People’s Court opens trial on deforestation and bribery

 The People’s Court of Đắk Nông Province held the first hearing of six people accused of deforestation and receiving bribes in Đắk G’Long District’s Quảng Sơn Commune.

HCM City steps up food-safety inspections ahead of Lunar New Year

 The Food Safety Management Board of HCM City conducted food safety inspections at Kim Biên Market (District 5) and Bình Tây Market (District 6) on Tuesday to ensure safety and hygiene for the upcoming Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday.

Education New Zealand to partner with HCM City Department of Education and Training

 Education New Zealand (ENZ) on Thursday in HCM City signed a collaboration arrangement with the HCM City Department of Education and Training to further build an education partnership between New Zealand and the city.

Two people in critical condition after Dong Nai petrol station fire

 Two people were injured in a fire that broke out at a petrol station in Đồng Nai Province’s Bảo Hoà Commune on Wednesday.

Vietnamese sailor missing in fishing boat fire off RoK waters

 A Vietnamese sailor and a Chinese national went missing when their fishing vessel caught fire in waters off the southwestern coast of the Republic of Korea on January 17, local authorities said.

VNPT among top three strongest Vietnamese brands

 The Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) is one of the three strongest Vietnamese brands in 2018, together with Viettel and Vinamilk, according to the latest report by Brand Finance, the world’s leading business valuation consultant. 

Gen Vo Nguyen Giap’s family takes over management of tomb

 Border guards in the central province of Quang Binh are going to hand over the management of legendary General Vo Nguyen Giap's tomb to his family and local authorities.

New global diet can save lives and the planet, major review suggests

 An international team of scientists has developed a diet it says can improve health while ensuring sustainable food production to reduce further damage to the planet. 

Localities told to collect data for national digital map

All provinces and cities in the country need to finish collecting data on local addresses by the end of January so that Vietnam’s digital map project on map.itrithuc.vn can be operational by February.

Tet gifts reach hands of soldiers on duty at sea

Tet gifts have been presented for naval officers and soldiers in 10 platforms in the Southern continental shelf offshore Ba Ria – Vung Tau province by the Naval Zone 2.

 

Mekong Delta provinces voice concern over shortage of workers

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Mekong Delta is one of the richest parts of Vietnam, leading the country in rice, shrimp and other agricultural products.

Technology should inspire people to protect heritage

 VietNamNet Bridge – ASEAN has so far a total of 38 World Heritage sites which have contributed significantly to tourism development of each country and offered socio-economic, cultural benefits to local communities.

Vietnamese articles accepted by academic journals remains low

 VietNamNet Bridge – Funds from the Government and organisations for research activities in the social sciences is lower than in other fields, which is limiting research efforts, 

Challenges for environmental security: climate change

VietNamNet Bridge - Challenges to environmental security not only threaten human life and food security, but also  national security and human survival.

VN photographer wins second prize at Int'l Drone Photography Contest

Vietnamese photographer Trung Pham won second prize at the International Drone Photography Contest 2018 thanks to his work titled “Luoi danh ca o Viet Nam” (Fishing net in Vietnam).

No corruption in recruiting civil servants: Standing Deputy PM

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh on Tuesday asked the home affairs sector to amend unreasonable procedures, enhance transparency, and stop bribes during the recruitment of civil servants.

Tet gifts reach hands of soldiers on duty at sea

Tet gifts have been presented for naval officers and soldiers in 10 platforms in the Southern continental shelf offshore Ba Ria – Vung Tau province by the Naval Zone 2.

Government News 17/1

 Deputy PM requests full potential reached in people-to-people diplomacy, Deputy PM: public investment, national infrastructure key for 2019 economy, PM applauds inspection sector’s contribution to corruption fight

CPTPP a boost to M&A deals

 Mr. Yee Chung Seck, Head of Baker McKenzie's M&A practice, talks about M&As in Vietnam next year.

Vietnam inspires French artist

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s beauty has inspired millions, and French painter Léopold Franckowiak is no exception.