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Australia agrees to re-import processed shrimps from Vietnam

 The Australian Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has received a document from NAFIQAD affirming that Vietnam is able to meet all requirements in Australia’s new import conditions for processed shrimps. 

Cuban NA Chairman wraps up Vietnam visit

 Chairman of the Cuban National Assembly Esteban Lazo Hernandez on June 18 concluded his eight-day official visit to Vietnam, which was made at the invitation of National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.

Vietnam, China seek ways to foster defence cooperation

 Vietnamese and Chinese high-ranking military officers have reviewed the outcomes of cooperation between the two armies in the recent past.

Social News 18/6

 Chinese Embassy in Hanoi marks Hong Kong’s return anniversary, Vietnam reiterates commitment to implementing UPR recommendations, Health care programme marks War Invalids and Martyrs' Day

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 18/6

Enterprises investing in Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park enjoy favourable support, Dialogue seeks ways to increase value of shrimp products, Rice exports to Russia shoots up 700 percent, Pepsi opens new factory in Quang Nam

Green light turned on for private economic groups

VietNamNet Bridge - In the last 10 years, Vietnam has seen the establishment of private joint stock companies operating in many different business fields.

A ‘free fight’ to preserve nation’s martial arts

Ho Van Tuong has been offering free Takhado martial art classes for 20 plus years, and has written as many books on the subject. His passion for imparting his skills to younger generations has not dimmed.

Unsatisfactory GDP leaves Vietnam in middle-income trap

The low GDP growth rate of 5.1 percent in the first quarter of the year, the lowest rate in the last two years, has made it more difficult to reach the 6.7 percent GDP growth rate target for 2017. 

Stub it out, for the sake of the children

 VietNamNet Bridge – It was a Sunday afternoon in a café by Hoan Kiem Lake in Ha Noi. A young man was lighting up a cigarette while holding an infant, possibly his son or daughter, with his other hand. 

Temporary residence cards for foreign lawyers

 According to Vietnamese law, a foreign lawyer wishing to practice law and bear a temporary residence card in Vietnam must obtain a license for practicing law in Vietnam but is not required to have a work permit.

Users allowed to transfer Vietnamese domain name

 Owners of websites with the Vietnamese domain name “.vn” can  now transfer domain names directly following a circular that was promulgated last year finally coming into effect, said the Viet Nam Internet Network Information Centre.

VN banks look to tap into big data

  To successfully deploy big data in the banking sector, there must be a comprehensive strategy using professional teams who have deep understanding of both finance and technology, said Nguyen Kim Anh, Deputy Governor of State Bank of Viet Nam.

Derivatives market expectations downplayed

 Investors should not expect too much from the derivatives market in the early stages despite its potential benefits, said Nguyen Duy Hung, chairman of Sai Gon Securities Inc.

Pollution concerns in Quang Ngai

 Coastal communes in the southern central province of Quang Ngai are facing alarming environmental pollution as a result of the waste discharged from residential areas, industrial production and tourism activities.

Thong to compete in Pro-Ams Scottish Open

 Nguyen Van Thong championed the Ballantine’s International Cup golf tournament in HCM City on Thursday and won a ticket to compete at the Pro-Ams Scottish Open in Scotland in July.

VN athletes pocket medals in table tennis tourney

 Viet Nam claimed a silver and a bronze medal at the 23rd South East Asia Junior and Cadet Table Tennis Championships in Singapore on Thursday.

Da Nang beat Quang Ninh in Cup’s quarter-finals

 SHB Da Nang trounced Quang Ninh Coal 3-0 in the first leg of the National Cup’s quarter-finals yesterday.

Art troupes ask HCM City to increase theatre funding

 State-owned and private art troupes in HCM City are asking the city government to invest in construction and renovation of theatres to meet market demand. 

Beautiful beach faces destruction in Hoi An

Cua Dai Beach was known as one of the most stunning beaches in Asia. However, the beautiful beach has been threatened by coastal erosion in recent years.

Da Nang to shame traffic violators on Facebook

 Da Nang traffic police announced that they will publicise the license plates of traffic offenders captured via cameras on the unit’s Facebook page every Wednesday, starting from this week.