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Viet Nam win two gold medals at SEA Games

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam won two gold medals in the wushu event at the ongoing Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Malaysia today.

Viet Nam beat Myanmar in women’s football

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam crushed Myanmar 3-1 in the second match of the women’s football event at the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Malaysia yesterday.

Viet Nam, Thailand issue joint statement

Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and a high-ranking delegation paid an official visit to Thailand from August 17-19 at the invitation of Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand Prayut Chan-o-cha.

More fish die as extirpative exploitation continues

VietNamNet Bridge - Fishermen’s use of extirpative equipment, including explosive and small-mesh nets, is causing the disappearance of many aquatic species.

Coastal kids drop out to work at sea

 VietNamNet Bridge – People in coastal Hai Ninh Commune, Quang Ninh District in the central province of Quang Binh mostly earn a living at sea.

Companies warned about massive layoffs of workers over 35

VietNamNet Bridge - Labor experts have issued warnings about the sacking of workers over 35 years old, especially at foreign invested enterprises (FIEs).

Talented students lack mentors: university

Dr Do Quang Yen, a lecturer at the University of Virginia, who won one gold and one silver medal at the 1998 and 1999 International Mathematics Olympiads, says Vietnam lacks professors and leading experts who can develop talented students.

Exhibition “Future Bodies of Asia” in HCM City

VietNamNet Bridge - The exhibition entitled “Future Bodies of Asia”willfeature video, installation and performances by three artists from Japan. The event will take place from August 25 to September 9 in HCM City.

Social News 20/8

 Workshop features late Vietnamese, Lao leaders’ thoughts, Quang Ngai seeks measures for sustainable tourism on Ly Son island, Vietnam labour confederation ready to support Cuban workers’ union

Better port connectivity, transport safety needed in Asia-Pacific

Improved transport efficiency and port connectivity are essential to advancing economic integration in the Asia Pacific region.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 20/8

 Tra fish exports to US remain steady, KOICA supports Vietnam with green urban planning, ADB increases trade finance to 75 million USD for TPBank, Deputy PM requests hastening key transport projects

Ministry finds no proof of alleged pepper price scam

 The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has not found evidence supporting accusations by the Vietnam’s Pepper Association (VPA) of price manipulation by foreign traders in the pepper market.

SCG reaffirms determination to develop $5.4 billion Long Son petrochemical complex

Siam Cement Group (SCG) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with PetroVietnam, aiming to reinforce the development of Long Son petrochemical complex (LSP) in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau.

FDI from tax havens poses risks to economy

VietNamNet Bridge - The cash flow from tax havens is often risky, especially without adequate technical and tax barriers, say analysts.

Fake alcohol rampant in HCM City

The yeast and many other chemicals to make spirits have no origin or label but they are sold widely at markets in HCM City.

Youth empowerment key to growth: entrepreneur

The UN defines a set of global community actions to ensure current and future generations benefit from increased opportunities and mitigated risks.

Five-tone musical ensemble in Doi (Bat) pagoda

Performances by five-tone musical ensembles in Doi (Bat) pagoda in Soc Trang province attract a lot of visitors. The music of the Khmer creates a mysterious, sometimes joyful atmosphere.

Coca-Cola suggests broader approach to SCT

Coca-Cola Vietnam claims the Ministry of Financial's proposal to isolate non-alcoholic beverages and soft drinks for taxation goes against international best practices.

Court upholds death sentences to former Vinashinlines officials

The High-Level People’s Court in Hanoi on August 18 upheld death sentences on former General Director of the Vinashin Ocean Shipping Co. Ltd. (Vinashinlines) Tran Van Liem and former acting head of Vinashinlines’ sales department Giang Kim Dat.

APEC officials highlight competition chapters in FTAs/EPAs

Officials from member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum have highlighted the benefits of establishing competition chapters in free trade agreements (FTAs) and Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs).