Ha Tinh Province’s authority violated regulations by granting the Taiwanese-owned Formosa company a 70-year land lease, Deputy Government Inspector General Ngo Van Khanh said at a regular press conference yesterday.

 Wings of the Wild, a photo exhibition by two Vietnamese photographers, Andy Nguyen and Dang My Hanh, of their journeys into the world of wildlife will be held from August 4 to 7.

 Vietnam are ready for the AFC U14 Regional Festival of Football for Southeast Asia to be held on July 26-30 in Brunei.

 The Vietnamese were swept away from the Yonex Sunrise Vietnam Open Badminton Tournament yesterday in HCM City.

 Intensifying the protection of forests in the Central Highlands from encroachment by hydro power plants, illegal deforestation and unplanned agricultural development would be the key to preserving water in this drought hit region, experts have said.

 Dozens of TV music shows are attracting millions of viewers who like watching music at home for free instead of going out for live shows.

 Tourism inspectors in HCM City have fined more than 130 travel and hospitality firms a total of VNĐ2 billion (US$89,300) for various violations, according to the city Department of Tourism.

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VietNamNet Bridge – Much has been said and written about the travails of crossing the street in Viet Nam. Hotels hand out tip sheets to nervous tourists about navigating the endless swarms of seemingly unstoppable motorbikes clogging the streets,

 VietNamNet Bridge – Paris-based Vietnamese author/artist/lawyer Amanda Huynh has launched her first book featuring short stories and 40 paintings in HCMC.

 Senior officials from ASEAN member countries met in Vientiane, Laos on July 22 to discuss the preparation of the agenda and documents for the 49th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM-49) which is slated for July 23-26.

 More than 200 delegates are expected to discuss legal issues relating to the rulings of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) at an international workshop in Ho Chi Minh City on July 23.

President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations Vu Xuan Hong has presented the insignia “For peace and friendship among nations” to outgoing Cambodian Ambassador Hul Phany in recognition of his contribution to the Vietnam-Cambodia ties.

 Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith and Vice President Phankham Viphavan hailed the fruitful relations between the two Parties, States, Governments and peoples of Vietnam and Laos.

 The 14th National Assembly (NA) elected heads of the legislature’s key agencies on July 22 afternoon in the form of secret ballots.

Quang Nam’s authorities are expanding an investigation into the illegal logging of a large amount of Fujian cypress in the border area adjacent to Laos.

VietNamNet Bridge - The Committee for managing and supervising state capital and assets will have the function of investing in enterprises and managing the asset portfolio. 

 VietNamNet Bridge – More than 15,200 classrooms for pre-school children across the country failed to meet national standards last year, Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) said in a report on Wednesday.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s life insurance market continued to show positive signs of development in the first half of 2016 and attracts more foreign players.

 Phu Quoc island in Kien Giang province attracts tourists for its beautiful scenery and also many special products like fish sauce, pepper, rose myrtle wine and juice. These local products have made Phu Quoc famous.