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Preventive measures against diseases urged for start of new school year

The General Department of Preventive Medicine has instructed health officials in provinces and cities nationwide to co-operate with education departments to strengthen cleanliness at schools to prevent outbreaks

Vietnam eye SEA Games title

Vietnamese coach Nguyen Huu Thang said that the Viet Nam national football team was determined to win the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games title this year.

Fencer Vu Thanh An named Vietnam’s flag bearer at 29th SEA Games

 Fencer Vu Thanh An has been chosen to hold the national flag for the Vietnam sport delegation at the opening ceremony of the 29th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Malaysia on August 19.

Bad debt measures go into effect

 A National Assembly resolution on nonperforming loans takes effect tomorrow with lawmakers hopeful it will help resolve much of the remaining bad debts held by commercial banks and real estate projects across the nation.

Agriculture sector does well as China buys more fruits and veggies

 Agricultural products exported to China now account for 50 per cent of total border trade flow between the two countries, signifying greater approval from Chinese consumers, officials say.

Stable H2 economy forecast for Vietnam

 Viet Nam’s business climate is anticipated to improve in the second half of 2017, but economic growth will be at 6.5 per cent, falling short of the Government’s target.

Leveraging strategic HR management in the era of digitisation

 The current technology era is creating both opportunities and challenges for businesses in the process of enhancing and managing resources, delegates told a seminar in HCM City on Friday.

Industrial park occupancy rate reaches 73%

 The occupancy rate at operational industrial parks (IPs) nationwide has hit 73 per cent, according to the Economic Zone Management Department under the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

PVF win Vietnam U15 football event

The Promotion Fund of Vietnamese Football Talents FC (PVF) won the National U15 Football Championship after beating Viettel 2-0 in the final match at Tay Ninh Stadium on Saturday. 

Vietnam lose to Kazakhstan in Asian volleyball event

 Vietnam lost to Kazakhstan 25-21, 23-25, 22-25, 20-25 in the Pool E of the SMM 19th Asian Senior Women’s Volleyball Championship at Alonte Sports Arena in the Philippines yesterday.

Northern golfers to enter amateur champs

Twenty-five golfers will play in the final round of the TP Bank World Amateur Golfers Championship Viet Nam 2017 (WAGC) following their victory at the northern region qualifying round.

Photo exhibition opens in HCMC Book Street

A photo exhibition entitled "Dreams Are Blue" has opened in HCM City

US offers sound and light training in Da Nang

Three arts envoys – Sharath Patel, Stephanie Mulligan and Chris Vu – aka DJ Veseatile - will provide a sound and light training programme and performance at Da Nang’s Trung Vuong Theatre from August 14-18.

HCM City seeks longer visa exemptions

HCM City’s Department of Tourism has proposed the Government extend its visa exemption policy for international tourists from nine countries to 30 days from 15 days to promote tourism development.

$2.2 million worth of smuggled goods confiscated at HCM City port since 2012

The HCM City Border Guard Force and the HCM City Department of Customs have worked together to uncover 48 cases of smuggling illegal goods via border lines, confiscating over $2.2 million worth of items since 2012. 

30-year FDI attraction to be reviewed

 The Ministry of Industry and Trade has announced it is preparing to review 30 years of foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction in Vietnam. 

HCM City to spend $2 million for tourism planning

HCMC is focusing on conducting survey, evaluation and identification of the city’s position in the country’s tourism map. 

Preserving cultural values in the age of fourth industrial revolution

 If you haven’t visited the Hanoi Opera House, please visit the website www.ifi.vn. In only 15 minutes, visitors can experience a virtual tour of the opera house.

Mussel noodle soup for the soul in Mai Xa Village

Mai Xa is a small village, about 20km from Dong Ha City of Quang Tri Province, with a landscape typical of a rural village with a tranquil temple and peaceful river habour. 

Students gain int’l prizes, but scientific achievements remain modest

VietNamNet Bridge - Hundreds of Vietnamese students have won top prizes at international Olympiads in the last 40 years, but the country’s scientific achievements remain modest.