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Mountainous district becomes emerging travel destination

 Though a poor village 10 years ago, Ban Don or Don village in Thanh Hoa province has now become one of the emerging travel destinations with its homestay service for visitors who wish to explore the local life.

Industry ministry reports positive signs in 12 loss-making projects

 The Ministry of Industry and Trade has reported some positive signs in handling 12 major loss-making projects, as some of them have managed to resume operation in the context of no more rescue capital from the State budget.

HCM City to reform food markets

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City plans to focus on the four key areas of exports, logistics, exhibitions and fairs, and wholesale and retail activities, 

Ben Tre requests US$10.9 million for revetments along eroded riverbank

Ben Tre Province authority has requested VND250 billion (US$10.9 million) from the central government to build a revetment along Mo Cay Nam District’s Mo Cay riverbank to combat bank erosion, 

Jutatip Maneephan wins first stage of National Women’s Cycling Open

 VietNamNet Bridge – Jutatip Maneephan of Thailand won the first stage of the National Women’s Cycling Open for the An Giang Television Cup on Friday.

Can Vietnam escape the '10-year crisis cycle’?

‘High expectations’ and ‘excessive optimism’ were the phrases used by Huynh The Du, training director of the Fulbright Economics Teaching Programm (FETP), in describing the 10-year crisis cycle.

Farmers optimistic about genetically modified maize

If GMM is farmed on a large scale, the amount of maize Vietnam needs to import will decrease. However, the GMM cultivated areas remain far below expectations.

Students make remotely controlled firefighting robot

VietNamNet Bridge - Two students in Thua Thien - Hue province have invented a firefighting robot remotely controlled with RF waves.

Weather becoming more extreme, unpredictable: expert

VietNamNet Bridge - Just days after a deadly torrential rain, a terrible spell of hot weather appeared in many localities with the temperature exceeding 40oC.

France beat Croatia in thrilling World Cup final

 France won the Fifa World Cup for the second time by overcoming Croatia's bold challenge in a thrilling final in Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium.

E-commerce sees big players join market

VietNamNet Bridge - More money has been injected into the e-commerce market, while leading e-commerce firms have expanded.

Lunar New Year holiday 2019 to last for 9 days

 The 2019 Lunar New Year holiday will fall on February 4-8, which means it will span nine days including the two weekends, according to a newly approved proposal. 

Microsoft helps Vietnam protect children in cyberspace

 Scene at the signing of a cooperation deal on child protection in cyberspace among Microsoft Vietnam, the Department of Child Affairs under the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, and the ChildFund Vietnam

All Vietnamese students win medals at 59th Int’l Maths Olympiad

 All six Vietnamese students competing in the 59th International Mathematics Olympiad in Rumania brought home medals, including one gold.

Strong actions needed to not turn Vietnam into world’s scrap destination

 To prevent Vietnam becoming a destination for scrap from other countries, ministries, sectors and localities need to enhance coordination in managing scrap imports and use of scrap as production material.

Social News 15/7

 Normal life returns to Vietnamese Cambodians affected by blaze, Summer Camp: young expats visit late President Ho Chi Minh’s homeland, Hanoi gears towards smart, sustainable urban area

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 15/7

Impressive Q2 growth, but risks still abound, SMEs urged to take advantage of FTA opportunities, Manufacturing, processing drive economic growth in H1, BSR changes to joint stock model     

Government News 15/7

Dominican people honour late President Ho Chi Minh, Deputy PM calls for resources for ‘One Commune, One Product’ programme, Vietnam promotes cooperation with Paraguay, Vietnamese, Cuban women vow to tighten bilateral friendship

Vietnam’s stock market predicted to recover in second half

 Vietnam’s stock market is likely to recover in the remaining months of 2018 thanks to Government plans to develop the private sector and to attract local and international investors, experts have said. 

Large cross-border drug trafficking ring raid, over 60kg of heroin seized

 The Anti-drug Investigation Police Department has coordinated with the customs and border guard forces, as well as the police in HCMC to raid a large drug ring trafficking drugs from Laos to Vietnam, seizing over 60kgs of heroin.