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Hanoi sets environmental protection goals

 The Hanoi Party Committee has promulgated a resolution to enhance environmental protection to 2020 and the following years.

Vietnam to host Asia Men’s Club Volleyball Championship

 Vietnam will host the Asian Men’s Club Volleyball Championship from June 28 to July 6 in the northern provinces of Nam Dinh and Ninh Binh, which draws 13 top teams in Asia, according to the Vietnam Sports Administration.

Miss Friendship ASEAN 2017’s finale takes place in Phu Yen

 Thirty contestants from Southeast Asian countries have gathered in Tuy Hoa city of the south central province of Phu Yen to join the finale of the Miss Friendship of ASEAN 2017 that takes place from June 15 to July 2.

Bob Dylan accused of borrowing some of Nobel lecture from study guide

 Bob Dylan has been accused of borrowing heavily for part of the Nobel Literature Prize lecture he finally delivered to the Swedish Academy last week.

Johnson & Johnson's flu drug succeeds in mid-stage trial

 Diversified healthcare company Johnson & Johnson said on Wednesday its experimental flu drug significantly reduced the presence of the virus in patients with a type of influenza in a mid-stage study.

Germany denies rift with Canada on G20 climate language

The German government denied a media report on Wednesday that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had suggested deleting mentions of the Paris climate pact from the final communique of a major summit ...

Death toll of 12 expected to rise in London tower block fire

The death toll in a fire disaster that destroyed a 24-storey block of flats in London was expected to rise on Thursday, with many people still missing and firefighters facing hazardous conditions ..

2-in-1 hometel model attracts investors

VietNamNet Bridge - More and more hybrid real estate products have been marketed in recent years. Together with condotel and officetel, hometels are now being launched by real estate firms. 

Lack of viable alternatives sees vendors remain on HCM City streets

 An official in HCM City's District 1 said it was difficult to persuade street vendors to change jobs as working on the pavement is a lucrative job that is not bound by countless regulations.

FVH Film Night presents wartime classic

On Thursday, June 22, the FVH (Friends of Vietnam Heritage) Film Night will present the black-and-white movie Ben Khong Chong (Wharf of Widows) by director Luu Trong Ninh, 

Canal encroachment violation remains unsolved

HCM City canal has been largely encroached upon by real estate projects while the local authorities have claimed they were unaware of the situation.

Zara to open store in Hanoi in October

 The flagship branch of Inditex group, Zara has announced it will make its retail debut in Hanoi with the opening of a store at Vincom Center Ba Trieu in Hanoi in October, reports VN Economy.

Flax weaving by Mong ethnics in Dong Van Karst Plateau

For generations, the Mong ethnic minority group in the Dong Van Karst Plateau, northern Ha Giang province, has woven threads made of flax plant into colourful fabrics.

Tourist attractions face hotel room shortages this summer

 Guest rooms in Dalat and Phan Thiet, especially at two-star hotels and those of higher ranking, are fully booked, making it hard for tourists to find rooms for their summer vacations.

Foreign investor to join financial center project in HCM City

 HCMC will cooperate with a global financial group to build large financial centers in a move to attract foreign investment capital into key projects in the city, said city vice chairman Tran Vinh Tuyen.

Bac Waterfall – an exotic destination in Sapa

Those who long for a place without earsplitting noises and with a tranquil space and poetic landscapes to escape the sultry atmosphere and stuffy city life and experience a slow pace of life are advised to visit Bac Waterfall.

Indonesia emerges as Vietnam’s largest auto exporter

  Indonesia overtook Thailand as Vietnam’s biggest exporter of cars under nine seats in May, said the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Ministry mulls new taxes for auto industry protection

 The Ministry of Industry and Trade is mapping out a new strategy for the auto industry, with highlights including an exemption of special consumption tax for local content of autos, and raising tax rates on pickups to levels now applicable to sedans.

Community tourism in Sapa

 With its beautiful natural landscape and unique cultural identity of ethnic minorities, Sa Pa town, in Lao Cai province, is focusing on developing community-based tourism (homestay).

More storms and tropical depressions forecasted to form in the East Sea

Due to the El Niño-Southern Oscillation phenomenon, about 13-15 storms and tropical depressions are forecasted to arrive in the East Sea this year, according to the National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting.