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Vietnam expects big changes in bank rankings after capital increases

VietNamNet Bridge - The entire banking system is expected to need VND63 trillion to increase their charter capital this year.

Computer users remain vulnerable to cyberattacks

In Vietnam, 74 percent of software installed on computers was not properly licensed. This represents a four point decrease compared with BSA’s prior study, released in 2016.

Trump Kim summit: North Korean media celebrates meeting

 North Korea has celebrated the Trump-Kim summit as a great win for the country, with state media reporting that the US intends to lift sanctions.

Hanoi police vow to curb public disorder

 Police in Hanoi have threatened strict punishments for those who destroy state assets, attack the persons on duty or cause public disorder.

JLL: HCMC among Asia's most enterprising cities

HCM City is one of Asia’s most enterprising cities and become home to large clusters of business services, engineering, finance and retail firms, and strong creative industries, according to JLL.

Police injured during protests in Binh Thuan

 Some police were hospitalised in protests in the central province of Binh Thuan against the draft special economic zone (SEZ) law.

Major mining violations found in Lao Cai

The Government Inspectorate has revealed mining management violations in Lao Cai Province that have caused losses of VND95.20bn (USD4.15m) to the state budget.    

Da Nang looks to boost innovation

 VietNamNet Bridge – The central city has yet to reach its target as a key urban hub in central Vietnam with outstanding innovation, and smart and ‘green’ infrastructure before attaining global city status.

Binh Dinh approves $63-million solar power project

Chairman of the People’s Committee of the south central province of Binh Dinh Ho Quoc Dung on June 12 approved a proposal of a solar power project worth $63.36 million in Tra O lagoon in My Chau commune, Phu My district.

Vietnamese, Indian defence ministers hold talks

Defence Minister General Ngo Xuan Lich held talks with his Indian counterpart Nirmala Sitharaman in Hanoi on June 13 during the latter’s official visit to Vietnam from June 12-15. 

UN Secretary-General hails Vietnam’s commitment to realising SDGs

 The UN values Vietnam’s strong commitment to realising SDGs, adapting to climate change, protecting the environment and engaging more strongly in UN’s peacekeeping activities, said UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres. 

Vietnam's trade revenue with G7 members totals $113 billion in 2017

 Trade revenue between Vietnam and G7 countries – France, Germany, the UK, Italy, Japan, the US and Canada – reached 113 billion USD in 2017,a according to the General Customs Department of Vietnam.  

HCM City targets treating 90% of discharged water

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City has set a target of treating 90 per cent discharged water into rivers and canals by 2020.

High blood pressure, diabetes go untreated

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nearly 57 per cent of people suffering from high blood pressure in Vietnam are not diagnosed, while approximately 69 per cent with diabetes go untreated.

Trump Kim summit: What food was on the diplomatic menu?

 For a man who likes well-done steaks with a side of tomato ketchup, it was quite a complicated menu.

Government News 13/6

Council needs to heed culture-related issues: Deputy PM, Leaders congratulate Russian counterparts on Russia Day, Vietnam bolsters traditional friendship with Latvia, Hanoi boosts cooperation with Finland, Sweden and Austria

17 BOT toll booths at wrong location: ministry

 VietNamNet Bridge – The transport ministry has submitted to the Government a list of 17 Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) toll booths built at the wrong location.

Vietnam Railways suspends officers following multiple train accidents

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam Railways (VNR) recently imposed sanctions on and fired more than 10 directors and officers after consecutive train accidents last month, 

VN-Index loses over 18 points on June 12

 The VN-Index on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HOSE) dropped 18.26 points to settle at 1,020.76 points on June 12, with over 212 million shares changed hands at a value of over 6.38 trillion VND.

Banking fees increase, e-wallets favored

VietNamNet Bridge - As commercial banks have increased Internet Banking, Mobile Banking and cash withdrawal service fees, clients have shifted to use e-wallets which are convenient and free.