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Dong Nai adds more electric fences to protect wild elephants

 The Forest Protection Department of Dong Nai Province has asked permission from the province’s People Committee to erect more electric fence systems to resolve conflicts among residents and elephants in the area.

Experts divided on Vietnam’s real estate market

VietNamNet Bridge - While some experts warn that a real estate bubble could occur in 2019, others believe there is no need to worry.

Snack food, an essence of Vietnamese cuisine

As local snack food is the quintessence of Vietnamese cuisine, Khoaikhau.vn introduces a list of snack food from different parts of the nation.

Seven most exciting experiences on Phu Quoc Island

Phu Quoc Island has attracted travelers to its beautiful beaches and exciting adventures such as coral reef diving, enjoying the picturesque sunsets and visiting the Safari zoo.

French-style architecture works in Hue to be protected

 The People’s Committee of the central province of Thua Thien-Hue has announced a plan to preserve French-style architecture works. 

Wooden furniture manufacturers thrive thanks to CPTPP

VietNamNet Bridge - Though the CPTPP has yet to take effect, the number of orders from CPTPP countries, including Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Australia and Peru, has increased significantly.

Cross-country railway journey broadcasted

 The first episode of a documentary programme on a north-south journey throughout Vietnam by train was aired on the evening of July 16.

Ha Long Bay among 100 most beautiful UNESCO World Heritages

 The US newspaper Newsweek has listed Ha Long Bay of Vietnam among the Top 100 most beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Sites, which include both natural and man-made wonders.

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Cuba, Fidel – sacred words in Vietnamese’s heart: Party official, Soc Trang province to work to reinforce Vietnam-Cambodia ties, Hanoi, UAE look to bolster bilateral ties, Vice President presents gifts to policy beneficiaries in Dak Nong

Vietnam ICT Outlook to run in late July

 The Vietnam ICT Outlook 2018 (VIO 2018) event is scheduled to take place in Ho Chi Minh City on July 25 – 26.

Japan’s modern artworks displayed in HCM City

 Japan’s contemporary artworks are being introduced to the public in Ho Chi Minh City at the “10 in HCMC” exhibition which opened on July 17.

Standard Chartered revises up Vietnam’s 2018 growth forecast to 7 percent

 Standard Chartered Bank expects Vietnam’s rapid growth of 7 percent year-on-year in 2018, higher than its previous forecast of 6.8 percent, with all domestic engines firing together.

Property market receives over 27 percent of total FDI

 The growing foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnamese property has shown investors’ greater expectations of the market, insiders said.

Strict environmental control set for paper, cement plants

Authorities in Quang Ngai have threatened to shut down a cement plant in Binh Dong commune if the plant’s management board does not take measure to improve air quality and dust emissions.

Vietnam’s top legislator hosts Lao NA Vice Chairman

 Vietnamese and Lao legislative bodies should further enhance cooperation and share experience in building the institutional and legal systems, as well as supervising the execution of laws.

2018 Gong Cultural Festival slated for mid-November

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc has instructed the People’s Committee of the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai to work with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and relevant agencies to organise the 2018 Gong Cultural Festival.

VN Airlines continues to be certified as 4-star airline

 National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has been certified as a 4-star airline by the international air transport rating organisation Skytrax for the third consecutive year.

Quang Ngai moves to preserve Ly Son marine protected area

 The Quang Ngai province has allocated 1.83 mln USD to support ecosystem recovery and biodiversity supervision, and step up the protection of the Ly Son Marine Protected Area (MPA) from 2018 to 2022.

Da Nang named green city of the year in Vietnam

One Planet City Challenge programme of the World Wide Fund for Nature has named Central Da Nang city as National Green City 2017-18 on its list of 21 cities from around the world.

Hanoi looks to smart, sustainable urban area

 Hanoi aims to become a smart and sustainable urban area in the future. The move will help it fulfill some of the growing demands.