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Project improves Vietnamese teaching for expatriates

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved a project improving the teaching of Vietnamese for people living abroad.

Suitcase left on SE7 train returned to UK tourist

 A suitcase left by a tourist from the UK on the Da Nang – Saigon SE7 train on January 10 was returned to him one day later with all his posessions intact.

Inspections detect economic irregularities involving $2.63 billion in 2016

 The Government Inspectorate of Vietnam reported that the inspection sector discovered economic irregularities involving more than 59.4 trillion VND (2.63 billion USD) and 4,000ha of land in 2016.

Vietnam-China comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership

 Vietnam-China comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership

PM asks MPI to pioneer in restructuring

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) to rearrange its organisation for more efficient operation, becoming a pioneer in the restructuring movement.

Vietnam, Spain pledge to facilitate business connectivity

 Vietnam and Spain have pledged to facilitate business exchanges and connectivity, especially in the fields of clean and renewable energy, environment, infrastructure and tourism. 

President receives newly-accredited ambassadors

 President Tran Dai Quang on January 11 received the ambassadors of New Zealand, Timor Leste, Cote d’Ivoire, Rwanda and Slovenia, who presented their credentials.

Framework agreement deemed landmark in Vietnam-Hungary ties

 The signing of a framework agreement on credit cooperation between the Vietnamese and Hungarian Governments is an important landmark in the two countries’ diplomatic activities this year.

HCM City wants to tighten links with Japan’s Iwate prefecture

 Chairman of the HCMC People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong renewed his city’s wish to intensify cooperation with Japan’s Iwate prefecture while meeting with its Governor Takuya Tasso on January 11.

Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong leaves Hanoi for official visit to China

 Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam left Hanoi on January 12 morning for an official visit to China.

Investor Warren Buffett's life is chronicled in HBO movie

 "I like numbers," Warren Buffett says in an upcoming HBO documentary about his life. "It started before I could remember. It just felt good, working with numbers."

Best places in HCM City for quick snacks

 Reasonably priced quick snacks are the reason The Dots Tea Coffee Dessert and the Hurom Juice Cafe are favourite stopping off places among youth for quick snacks in Ho Chi Minh City.

Ea Kao Lake

12km to the Southeast of Buon Ma Thuot City, Ea Kao Lake is a tourism site constructed on a large scale. Full of unique and exhilarating features, Ea Kao Lake is a modern sight full of traditional essences.  

More bird flu outbreaks can be expected in Europe - animal health chief

 Further bird flu outbreaks caused by migrating birds are likely to hit Europe in the future after a second outbreak in as many years on the continent that was down to chance, said the head of the world animal health body.

PM affirms partnership with RoK in phone talks with Hwang Kyo-ahn

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc reiterated that Vietnam wants to strengthen the strategic cooperative partnership with the Republic of Korea during a phone conversation with acting RoK President and Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn on January 11. 

Dollar loses altitude, Asia shares at 11-week top

 The U.S. dollar nursed widespread losses on Thursday after President-elect Donald Trump's long-awaited news briefing provided scant clarity on future fiscal policies, disappointing bulls wagering on major stimulus.

Illegal tourism construction: Two Dak Lak officers warned

VietNamNet Bridge – Two commune land officers in Buon Ma Thuot City in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak have received a disciplinary warning over their involvement in the illegal construction of the Doi Thong Tourism Area,

Samsung contributes 22.7% to Vietnam's exports

 VietNamNet Bridge – Samsung Viet Nam’s turnover in 2016 touched US$46.3 billion, while its exports reached $39.9 billion, rising 9.9 per cent compared to 2015, despite the Galaxy Note 7 recall.

Referee suspended after mistakes in V.League match

 VietNamNet Bridge – Referee Nguyen Duc Vu has been suspended from the second round of V.League after he allegedly made two serious mistakes against Quang Ninh Coal on Sunday.

Ministry of Health withdraws mandatory blood donation in draft law

The Ministry of Health yesterday announced to withdraw mandatory blood donation in the Draft Law on Blood and Sterm Cells after the public have raised concern over the issue since the draft was sent to the Ministry of Justice for appraisement.