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Nha Trang Bay floating restaurants suspended after two died in floating restaurant accident

Cam Ranh City's People Committee has decided to ban 22 floating restaurants from operating in Cam Ranh Bay due to safety concerns.

Vietnam women target regional title

VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam are set to win the Southeast Asian Women’s Football Championship, which will begin on July 26 in Myanmar. 

2015 malnutrition rate drops slightly, says survey

VietNamNet Bridge –  Malnutrition rates, both underweight and stunting, of children under five years old have reduced slightly in Vietnam in 2015, a report of the National Institute of Nutrition released yesterday said.

U.S. health officials update Zika transmission and testing guidance

 U.S. health officials issued updated recommendations for preventing and testing for Zika infection on Monday, warning that the virus can be transmitted through unprotected sex with an infected female partner.

Da Nang Silicon Valley project stays in limbo

In spite of being taken over by the domestic investor after the withdrawal of its foreign investors, the fate of $278-million Da Nang Information Technology Park (IT park) remains uncertain.

NA Social Affairs and Law Committees convene first session

 The Law Committee of the 14th National Assembly convened its first plenary meeting on July 25.

Vietnam reiterates stance on East Sea issue in Laos

 Vietnam has reiterated its stance on protecting peace, security, stability and maritime navigation and aviation in the East Sea at separate meetings between ASEAN foreign ministers and their counterparts from partner countries in Laos on July 25.

Victoria’s Secret model explores Son Doong Cave

 Victoria’s Secret supermodel Josephine Skriver has surprised millions of viewers as revealing on her facebook photos of spectacular beauty of Quang Binh province during her trip to Vietnam.

Vietnam's agricultural production growth slows

VietNamNet Bridge - There have been signs of an agricultural growth slowdown in recent years, which experts warned about eight years ago. 

Ten most dangerous mountain passes in Vietnam

Legendary mountainous passes in Vietnam like Ma Pi Leng, Pha Din, Hai Van, Bac Sum and O Quy Ho are not unfamiliar to adventurous tourists. 

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 26/7

Agriculture seeks to gain growth momentum, Vietnam’s bad debts surge as bank wrongdoings rise: state audit, Vietnam probes for new clothing export markets, Foreign investors bullish on Vietnam property market

Star Wars may propel U.S. toy industry to best year since '99: NPD

 The Force is with the U.S. toy industry this year. Demand for Star Wars merchandise is set to propel toy sales growth to a 17 year-high, according to industry research firm The NPD Group.

Vietnam M&A market heating up

Vietnam's merger and acquisitionmarket is heating up, as the country deepens its international integration with the establishment of the ASEAN Economic Community, the upcoming Trans-Pacific Partnership and new signing of free trade agreements.

VN students grab four golds at ASGs

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese students pocketed four gold medals on the third day of competition at the ongoing ASEAN School Games (ASG) in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Olympics unlikely to worsen global spread of Zika

 People visiting Brazil for the 2016 Olympics won't significantly add to the global spread of Zika virus, according to a new analysis.

Famed musician releases new work

 VietNamNet Bridge – Veteran musician Nguyen Cuong is back and better than ever, with his new musical work entitled Da Giang – Dai Hop Xuong (Da River – Masterpiece Chorus).

Businesses buy foreign companies in support industries

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese conglomerates are buying foreign companies in support industries to implement their strategy to squeeze into global supply chains.

Foreign direct investment in HCMC drops 65%

 Foreign direct investment (FDI) registered in HCM City has decreased by 65 per cent year-on-year, according to the municipal Statistics Office.

Vietnam in 2nd round of Asian championship

 Vietnam entered the second round of the Asian U-19 Women’s Volleyball Championship after beating Sri Lanka 3-0 in the preliminary round in Thailand on July 24.

Ly Hoang Nam enters Vietnam F1’s second round

 National number one hope Ly Hoang Nam entered the second round of the Vietnam F1 Futures-Becamex IDC Cup on July 25 in Binh Duong Province.