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Protest against unfair Ha Tinh road toll continues

 People in Ky An Commune, Ha Tinh Province, continue driving trucks and cars with banners through Cau Rac Toll Booth to protest against the fees.

Fines fail to deter HCM City litter bugs

 HCM City authorities have highly-optimistic hopes of shaping public awareness over littering and urinating in public spaces after a new regulation took effect four months ago. 

Vietnam to enjoy stable economic growth at 6.4 percent

 Vietnam is forecast to enjoy a stable economic growth rate of 6.4 percent in 2017 and 2018.

WHO to help bring cheap biosimilar cancer drugs to poor

The World Health Organization is to launch a pilot project this year to assess cheap copies of expensive biotech cancer drugs in a bid to make such medicines more widely available in poorer countries.

Farm of tiny watermelon in Da Lat

 The Pepino melon farm owned by Nguyen Dinh in Da lat has brought huge benefits to its owner while itself becoming a tourist attraction.

Hon Do coral island - new destination for summer retreat

Ninh Thuan has been known for Cham Towers, Rai Cave and Vinh Hy Bay. However, a new destination, the pristine, romantic and peaceful Hon Do coral island was recently recommended.

Some 2,000 delegates expected to attend SOM 2, related meetings

 Up to 2,000 domestic and international delegates are expected to register for attendance at events within the framework of the second APEC Senior Officials Meeting and related meetings in Hanoi and Ninh Binh from May 9-21.

Party Central Committee convenes 5th meeting

 The Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee (CPVCC) opened its fifth plenary meeting of the 12th tenure in Hanoi on May 5.

Brexit minister Davis says EU trying to bully Britain

The European Commission is trying to bully Britain, Brexit minister David Davis said, ratcheting up the rhetoric before a national election in which the ruling Conservatives are asking voters to back them ahead ...

Vietnamese ambassador gets Argentinean friendship order

 Argentina’s Foreign Minister Susana Malcorra on May 4 presented the first-class Order of May to outgoing Vietnamese Ambassador to Argentina Nguyen Dinh Thao for his contributions to strengthening ties between the two nations.

Vietnam strives to raise forest coverage to 45 percent

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has announced the National REDD Action Programme, which aims to increase forest cover to 45 percent of national territory and contribute to an 8 percent reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.

Macron stretches lead as French presidential campaign enters final day

Centrist French presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron extended his lead in the polls over his far-right rival Marine Le Pen on Friday, the final day of a tumultuous election campaign that has turned the country's politics upside down.

Thach Khe iron mine: ministry urges go ahead, local authorities demur

VietNamNet Bridge - The decision to resume the exploitation of Thach Khe, the biggest iron mine in SE Asia, and the biggest ever open-cast mine, has yet to be determined. 

Exclusive: Uber faces criminal probe over software used to evade authorities

 The U.S. Department of Justice has begun a criminal investigation into Uber Technologies Inc's use of a software tool that helped its drivers evade local transportation regulators,

Taekwondo stars to compete on Greek beach

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam are taking part in the World Taekwondo Beach Championships, which will take place on the island of Rhodes, Greece on May 5-6.

Nghi Son Refinery permitted to release waste water

The People’s Committee of central Thanh Hoa Province has allowed the Nghi Son Refinery and petrochemical limited liability company to release waste water into the sea, 

National forest protection plan unveiled

Increasing forest cover to 45 per cent of national territory and contributing to an eight per cent reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 are among the targets of a national environmental action plan

Europe Days 2017 shows brings Europe closer to Vietnamese citizens

The annual Europe Days programme will once again take Vietnamese patrons on a journey through the richness of European cultures and celebrate the cooperation between the European Union and Viet Nam.

Hanoi Opera House prepares to welcome visitors this June

 Hanoi Opera House is scheduled to open for tours from June 2017, allowing domestic and international tourists to learn about Vietnam’s history, architecture and art.

Social insurance contribution rate cut for employers

 The rate of compulsory social insurance contribution by the employer to the fund for occupational accidents and diseases will be reduced by half a percentage point from June 1, 2017.