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Vietnam releases code of conduct for tourists

 The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has issued a code of conduct for international and local tourists, tour operators and locals at tourism spots.

Experts: Families should speak out against child sexual abuses

 Families of sexually abused children and the community should raise their voice and be resolved in pursuing their cases in order to create a safe and healthy environment for children.   

Over 100kg of suspected rhino horn seized in Hanoi

 Over 100kg of suspected rhino horn was discovered in the luggage travelling from Africa to Hanoi on March 14, according to Hanoi Customs.

Greece seeks cooperation with Hanoi

Greece’s Ambassador to Vietnam Nicolas Kanellos said in his meeting with the Chairman of Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung on March 13.

Japanese parliamentarian friendship group values ties with Vietnam

 The Japan-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarian Alliance always pays heed to boosting multifaceted cooperation with Vietnam, particularly in climate change adaptation, said special advisor of the group Takebe Tsutomu.

Deputy PM meets Cambodia’s acting Prime Minister

 Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh paid a visit to Samdech Sar Kheng, Acting Prime Minister of Cambodia, in Phnom Penh on March 14.

HCM City boosts comprehensive cooperation with Lao province

Leaders of HCM City and Houaphan province of Laos reached consensus on cooperation plans and orientations in various fields for 2017-2020 during their talks in Vietnam’s southern largest economic hub on March 14. 

NA Standing Committee begins 8th meeting

 The 8th meeting of the National Assembly (NA)’s Standing Committee opened on March 14 with an agenda full of important contents for the third session of the 14th NA.

Vietnam’s public security forces tighten ties with European police

 Deputy Minister of Public Security Nguyen Van Thanh has hailed the European Police Office (EUROPOL) as the Ministry of Public Security’s important international partner in the fight against crimes.

Israeli President and spouse to pay State visit to Vietnam

 President of Israel Reuven Ruvi Rivlin and his spouse will make a State visit to Vietnam at the invitation of President Tran Dai Quang.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 14/3

Local contractors need global strategies, HCMC businesses concerned about falling competitiveness, ROS, HBC, DXG Added to FTSE Vietnam Index in Q1 Review, F&N looks to buy 21.7 million more Vinamilk shares

Social News 14/3

Deputy PM orders sand export suspension, HCMC-Phan Thiet hi-end train service ready soon, WISE network comes online, Health sector sets up scientific council to clarify incident's cause

China seen becoming Vietnam's largest tra fish importer

There is a high possibility that China could overtake the U.S. as the biggest importer of Vietnamese tra (pangasius) fish this year, heard a seminar on agricultural and aquatic products in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on Tuesday. 

Vietnam preps for possible pickup in Chinese arrivals

Travel firms in Vietnam are preparing for a possible upsurge in Chinese tourist arrivals as news reports said Chinese might be discouraged from travelling to South Korea amid diplomatic tension between China and Korea.

New U.S. tax plan seen impacting Vietnam exports

Vietnam’s exports to the United States might be impacted at least in the short term if America implements its border adjustment tax as part of President Donald Trump’s plan to revise tax policy, a macroeconomic report said.

HCM City to hold tourism festival monthly to lure visitors

The HCM City government is seeking to quickly diversify its tourism products with an aim to hold monthly events for tourists.

UOA wants to build digital-game zone in HCM City

 UOA Group of Malaysia has expressed interest in developing a dedicated zone for video-game developers in HCMC, a representative of the group told HCMC vice chairman Le Van Khoa at a meeting last week.

Bushwalking in Bach Ma

 Like any city folks, with a hope of being away from the city and in midst of nature, we went trekking to Bach Ma National Park, 40 kilometers from the center of Hue City. 

New Zealand Education Fair to open in HCMC, Hanoi this month

New Zealand Education Fairs will return to Hanoi (18 March) and HCMC (20 March), and this year, the country’s leading educational institutes will be offering a number of exciting scholarships to Vietnamese students.

First wax museum to open next month in Saigon

 The first wax museum of Vietnam’s celebrities, which is located on level 1 of Hoa Binh Theater in HCMC’s District 10, will be open to the public on April 11.