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National Assembly tackles bad debts draft

 The draft resolution on irrecoverable debt relief by credit institutions was discussed during the National Assembly’s third session yesterday, and NA members remained in favour of the draft after adding several improvements.

Four million blue swimmer crabs released off Phu Quoc Island

 More than four million pregnant blue swimmer crabs early this week were released into the sea off Phu Quoc Island in an effort to replenish stocks in the area.

Institute of herb genes conservation launched in Da Nang

 Da Nang has established central Viet Nam’s first Green Technology Institute for Herb and Agricultural Gene Conservation.

Hanoi high school entrance exam starts Friday

 Around 76,000 students in Hanoi completed procedures on Thursday to attend the high school entrance exam.

Ten tranquil waterfalls for your summer retreat

Ban Gioc, Dambri, Tinh Yeu, Bac and Datanla, just to name a few, are beautiful waterfalls for your summer retreat.

Free passes to Hoi An top attractions June 9-14

 It's no secret that Hoi An has some of the country's richest history and most fascinating attractions— but the number of visitors to local attractions has been lagging far behind tourism officials’ expectations.

Vietnam expects new FDI from the US following PM visit

VietNamNet Bridge - Economists agree that Vietnam needs to take action to grab opportunities from a new wave of investment from the US. 

Visa exemption for Western European visitors to be extended

Visa exemptions for visitors from the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy and Spain who intend to stay in Vietnam no more than 15 days, will be extended from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.

Hon Son island - a new destination in Kien Giang

Hon Son island in Kien Giang is a new destination for summer retreat with a pristine natural beauty featured by blue beaches, white sand and imposing mountains.

Hoi An’s history told through printing woodblocks, imperial rescripts

 The historic milestones of the UNESCO-listed ancient town of Hoi An, and Quang Nam province in general, are being told through an exhibition featuring relevant printing woodblocks and imperial decrees.

Quang Binh to hold Cave Festival 2017 in mid-June

 The Quang Binh Cave Festival 2017 will take place on June 16-25 along with a string of fascinating activities, a press conference was informed in Quang Binh on June 6.

Social News 8/6

 High-speed boat smashes cargo vessel, injures four, Tuyên Quang kids get free health checks, surgeries, Hà Nội to consider Belt Road No. 1 project, Seminar discusses preservation of heritage urban areas

18 hospitals qualified for organ transplantation in VN

 There are 18 hospitals qualified for organ transplantation in Vietnam at present, 25 years since the first successful kidney transplant in the country.

Mexican, S Korean pianists to grace HCM City stage

Mexican pianist Gustavo Romero and South Korean pianist Eun Young Joo will present The Pianist of Passion concert at the HCM City Conservatory of Music on Friday.

Young artists showcased at the Factory

 VietNamNet Bridge – Two exhibitions by six young artists from HCM City will open at the Factory Contemporary Art Centre from June 9 to July 23.

Intelligent policy leads to IIP growth

 Despite a decline in the mineral sector, production in Vietnam is gaining momentum, thanks to improved business sentiment in response to the government’s favourable policies.

7-Eleven to open in HCM City in June, first in Vietnam

 7‑Eleven, Inc, the globe’s largest convenience retailer with some 56,400 stores worldwide, has announced its first store in Vietnam will open this June in Ho Chi Minh City.

Japan enters local agriculture scene

 The Vietnam-Japan business co-operation in the agricultural sector is flourishing.

How the private sector can drive Vietnam’s growth

 The fifth plenary meeting of the 12th Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee in May issued an important resolution that acknowledges the greater contribution of the private economy to the country’s socio-economic growth.

MobiFone gets the edge by teaming up with global technology giants

 MobiFone’s newfound cooperation with international technology companies is enhancing its influence in the Vietnamese market and may also benefit the company’s upcoming initial public offering (IPO).