The upcoming official visit to Vietnam by Chairman of the Cuban National Assembly Esteban Lazo Hernandez demonstrates the desire of the two countries to enhance their special traditional relations, solidarity and comprehensive cooperation.

 Thousands of Vietnamese and Japanese visitors flocked to the opening ceremony of the 10th Vietnam Festival in Tokyo, Japan, on June 10.

 It is necessary for the central and Central Highland regions to enhance connectivity, increase competitiveness, and build international-standard brands to obtain sustainable tourism development.

 The Australian Anti-Dumping Commission has opened an anti-dumping investigation on wire rod in coil imports from Indonesia, the Republic of Korea, and Vietnam.

 WB assists Vietnam’s tax reform, PV Power to embark on thermal power plants, HCM City’s industrial development index up 7.5 percent, APEC member economies adopt statement on sustainable tourism

 HCM City will install odour-control manholes to eliminate the foul smell emanating from sewers and reduce flood risks, according to the municipal People’s Committee.

 Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam lauded the central province of Quang Nam for building itself into one of the favourite tourism destinations in the country when addressing the opening ceremony of the sixth Quang Nam Heritage Festival on June 9 night.

 The eighth European-Vietnamese Documentary Film Festival kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City on June 9.

 Vietnam needs a long-term renewable energy development vision in line with international commitments to improve its economic efficiency and environmental quality, mitigate climate change and modernise industries.

Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang has clarified Vietnam’s reaction to the diplomatic tension between Qatar and some Persian Gulf states, saying that Vietnam hopes all parties will set up dialogue soon to seek measures.

 Vietnam strongly condemns the recent two terrorist attacks targeting civilians in Iran, said Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang on June 9.

 Localities in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue on June 9 continued providing compensation for locals affected by marine environment incident last year. 

 Experts and travel operators gathered at a workshop in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on June 9 to seek ways to promote the region’s tourism potential.

 A year after the Vietnam - Republic of Korea (RoK) free trade agreement became operational, Vietnam is the largest shrimp supplier of the RoK, providing 49 percent of total shrimp imports.

 The world famous Ural State Folk Choir from Russia will perform at the Vietnam National Academy of Music on June 12 as part of activities to celebrate Russia’s National Day.

 During the course of the June 9 sitting, National Assembly deputies discussed a range of measures to fulfill the set target of 6.7 percent GDP growth in 2017, which is thought to be a tough goal. 

 A Vietnam-Japan student exchange programme will take place in the Japanese prefecture of Nagasaki from July 9-20, with four teachers and 26 high school students in Ho Chi Minh City taking part. 

Deputy Minister of Public Security Nguyen Van Thanh has proposed Vietnam and Japan build an agreement on crime fight during his discussions with Japan’s police agencies as part of his visit to Japan from June 5 to 12. 

 Vietnam’s Truong Thi Phuong pocketed another gold medal at the International Canoe Federation Women’s Canoe Cup, which ended on June 8 in Szeged City, Hungary.

 Artists from the Republic of Korea will perform in the historic city of Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam as part of the 6th Quang Nam Heritage Festival on June 11 and 12.