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Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue visits New Zealand

 Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue arrived in Wellington capital city on July 26, starting his three-day official visit to New Zealand at the invitation of his counterpart Paula Bennett.

Agro-forestry-aquatic exports hit $20.45 billion in 7 months

The export value of agro-forestry-aquatic products reached 20.45 billion USD in the first seven months of this year, up 14.7 percent against the same period last year.

Candle-lighting ceremonies honour war heroes, martyrs

A candle-lighting ceremony in honour of war heroes and martyrs took place at the Truong Son National Martyrs Cemetery in Quang Tri on July 26 to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the War Invalids and Martyrs Day. 

ASEAN works to realise target of drug-free community

The 38th ASEAN Senior Officials’ Meeting on Drug Matters, taking place in Hanoi from July 25-27, has approved a ASEAN cooperation plan on preventing illegal drug production and trafficking in the Golden Triangle. 

Thap Muoi lotus lake lures tourists

Nguyen Truong An’s lotus lake in My Hoa commune, Thap Muoi district, Dong Thap province has become a top destination for lotus lovers in the last three years. 

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 27/7

 HCM City, Lotte group seal deal to build Eco Smart City, US company seeks to build solar energy plant in Can Tho, Dung Quat oil refinery works on expansion project, Manufacturing, processing industry lures FDI

BPhone: can it compete with foreign-made products?

VietNamNet Bridge - When asked recently about the position to display Vietnamese-made smartphones at The Gioi Di Dong, an official pointed to a corner of the showroom, behind shelves for accessories. 

Will Vietnam’s uni grads go abroad to harvest vegetables?

Doubting the feasibility of MOLISA’s plan to export university graduates, experts say they may have to take manual work as Vietnam’s degrees are not recognized in other countries.

FIEs’ ups and downs affect Vietnam’s economic index

VietNamNet Bridge - The Vietnamese economy is so reliant on the foreign-invested economic sector that any  change in foreign invested enterprises (FIEs) can affect the economic indexes.

Unprofitable ethanol projects saved by policies

With the decision to replace RON 92 petrol with E5 biofuel commencing early next year, plus new tax policies, two ethanol plants which have been taking losses will be brought back to life.

Use maintenance fund for roads after disasters: Minister

 VietNamNet Bridge – The central road maintenance fund’s reserves should be used effectively, with priority given to dealing with the aftermath of storms and flooding, 

Higher fees target hike in health insurance coverage

 VietNamNet Bridge – Pham Manh Duy, 35, a resident of Ha Noi’s Nam Tu Liem District, can’t be bothered with getting a health insurance card.

Social News 26/7

 3.7 kg ovarian cyst removed by district infirmary surgeons, Former communal officials to be prosecuted over land dispute, Nha Trang tourism employees work overtime to serve tourists, Yamaha offers Ariana Grande 2017 tickets

Nobel prize-winning physicist Gerardus’t Hooft meets science enthusiasts in Vietnam

Dutch Professor Gerardus’t Hooft, who won the 1999 Nobel Prize in physics, attended a meeting with students and science enthusiasts in Quy Nhon on July 25.

Vietnam’s growing demand for US property

 Vietnamese people’s demand for foreign property, especially in the US, has been increasing in recent years. 

Government refuses to budge on tight aviation rules

 The regulations related to aviation transport business licensing shall not be loosened for investors wishing to join the field.

Products for mothers and children worth $7 billion, but consumers prefer imports

VietNamNet Bridge - The market of products for mothers and children in Vietnam appears to have huge potential, but it is not easy to earn money from it.

Khe Kem waterfall – a silver strip of silk amid the jungle

Around 20km from Con Cuong Town in Nghe An Province, Khe Kem waterfall has become an ideal destination for trekkers thanks to its pristine beauty favoured by nature.

Vietnam women’s national football team ready for SEA Games

 The organizing board of the 29th Southeast Asian Games (2017 SEA Games) in Malaysia has announced the fixtures and time table of all matches in the women football event.

Experts deny worries over trade deficit towards ROK

Some experts have raised concerns over the Republic of Korea surpassing China in trade deficit, to become Vietnam’s biggest import market.