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Phu Quoc prison

 Phu Quoc prison, a special national relic, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Kien Giang province. The prison is evidence of colonialism, imperialism, and also of the staunch spirit of Vietnamese revolutionary soldiers.

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 Free wifi provided to workers in industrial, export processing parks, Da Nang: More transformer station serving APEC operational, Workshop discusses sustainable energy development

English photographer captures Vietnam’s natural beauty

 English photographer Teresa has spent one month travelling through Vietnam to capture some of the most awe-inspiring natural landscapes.

Hotel sector counters competition from new accommodation services

 Since 2010, the number of 3-5-star hotels nationwide has doubled, helping enhance the competitiveness of Vietnam’s hotel system to the regional level. However, hotels also face fierce competition from new accommodation services.

Long Thanh Airport lotus design criticised for high cost

 The winning lotus design for Long Thanh International Airport Terminal has raised concerns that it may prove too costly to implement.

Thach Khe Iron Mine project poses environmental risks

 Experts and local authorities in Ha Tinh Province have expressed concerns over environmental risks and suggested halting the Thach Khe Iron Mine project.

Deputy PM urges inspection of loss-making PetroVietnam projects

 Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoang Binh has requested the Ministry of Public Security to conduct an investigation into three loss-making PetroVietnam projects.

Ministry suggests Tan Son Nhat Airport expansion solutions

 HCM City Department of Transport has commissioned experts to draft four different solutions to expand or adjust the Tan Son Nhat Airport's planning to increase capacity.

Officials involved in Formosa disaster named and shamed

 The authorities in Ha Tinh Province announced a list of 10 officials that are held responsible for the Formosa disaster on July 27.

Banks report big profits and increase recruitment

 Many commercial banks in Vietnam have reported rising profits in the first half of 2017. They have also increased recruitment.

South Korea becomes VN’s second largest trade partner

 South Korea has surpassed the US, the European Union and ASEAN for the first time to become Viet Nam’s second-largest trade partner, after China.

14 Ha Long Bay cruise boats suspended

 The People’s Committee of Ha Long City on Thursday requested the inland waterway port authority to suspend all activities of 14 wooden cruise boats operating in Ha Long Bay.

WCG Holdings to invest $6.6b in resort project

 W.C.G Worldwide Holdings Inc, a property developer from the UK, plans to spend GBP5 billion (US$6.6 billion) to build a resort area in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau's Xuyen Moc District.

4G forecast to boom in Vietnam this year

 Fourth generation (4G) mobile phone services are expected to see a strong development in the country this year, accelerating the completion of national programmes such as e-Government, Smart City and Smart Agriculture.

Local fashion brands don’t fear foreign high-street brands

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese businesses believe there will still be enough customers for Vietnamese products, despite growing competition from foreign fashion stores.

VN needs policies to boost digital economy: experts

 Viet Nam needs to form policies that will boost the digital economy, a move that will generate added value and help sustainable development, experts said at a conference on Wednesday in Ha Noi.

7.24 million international visitors to Vietnam in seven months

 The number of international visitors to Viet Nam in the first seven months of 2017 was estimated at around 7.24 million, a year-on-year surge of 28.8 per cent.

Sleep may even help memory in very young babies

Three-month-old infants have better recall when they get a brief nap after learning something new, according to small experiment that suggests sleep may play a role in solidifying memories very early in life.

Vietnam, Israel seek measures to boost cooperation

 Vietnam and Israel have agreed to strengthen their cooperation during the second meeting of the Vietnam-Israel inter-governmental committee for cooperation in economy, science, technology and other areas.

Vietnamese athletes set two records in international event

 Two records were made in the Ho Chi Minh City International Track and Field Championships Open on July 27.