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Da Nang shops won’t accept Chinese yuan

VietNamNet Bridge – Many restaurants and shops in Da Nang are hanging the sign “Don’t accept RMB as payment” as many Chinese tourists did not use VND but only the Chinese yuan.

Japanese beverage corporation produces beer dedicated to Vietnamese

 VietNamNet Bridge - Later this month, Sapporo Holdings will introduce its cheap beer product in Vietnam in an effort to find ways to grow in the promising market, reported Nikkei.

Thanh Hoa: Locals wear masks as smell from dead fish overpowering

VietNamNet Bridge – In the last couples of days, caged fish in the lake of Mat Son in Thanh Hoa province died en masse, giving out a terrible smell. Local residents had to wear masks all day and night.

Vietnam ensures rights of guest workers

Overseas remittances from guest workers are an important source of investment for the nation, said officials of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) on July 19 at a workers’ rights forum in Hanoi. 

Party chief orders measures against senior official for wrongdoings

 Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has directed what to do next after the Party Central Committee’s Inspection Commission announced the violations of law committed by Trinh Xuan Thanh.

Expert: PCA’s ruling helps address East Sea disputes in long run

The recent ruling of the Permanent Court of Arbitration on the Philippines lawsuit against China’s claims in the East Sea is significant as it clarifies the claims of the parties involved.

PM urges help for Vietnamese from Cambodia

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc asked for a specific plan to help Vietnamese returning from Cambodia settle down in Vietnam.

36 face charges in $403.5m scam at Vietnam Construction Bank

A HCM City court today began the trial of the chief of a public bank and 35 of his accomplices for allegedly faking documents to borrow from the bank, causing losses of over VNĐ9 trillion (US$403.5 million) to the Government.

Classical concert to aid impoverished children

 Smile For You, a classical concert that aims to spread love and sympathy to impoverished and underprivileged children, will take place at V-Art Club inside the Indochina Plaza Hanoi this Saturday night.

Five southern golfers reach Amateur Golfers Championship final

 Five golfers from the southern region will play in the TP Bank World Amateur Golfers Championship Vietnam 2016 (WAGC) final round, following a qualifying round held in Binh Duong Province.

VNPT and Slovakia's SCS boost co-operation on IT

 The Viet Nam Post and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) and Slovakia's Slavia Capital Services (SCS) signed a memorandum of understanding on co-operation in Ha Noi on July 17.

Man caught again after 21 years on the run

 The Binh Thuan Police, in co-ordination with the Soc Trang Police, on July 10 transferred a 49-year-old man to southern province of Binh Thuan for further investigation after he escaped 21 years ago.

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Vietnam may treble tourism promotion budget next year

Vietnam is considering trebling its tourism promotion budget from the current US$1.8 million to US$5.3 million next year.

Vietnam to tighten environmental monitoring: Deputy PM

VietNamNet Bridge - Gaps in the law on environmental protection need to be addressed to curb pollution caused by investment projects, said experts and officials at a conference reviewing the environmental situation in the first half of the year.

Ly Son night market

 Located in an area behind the main entrance to Ly Son district, at Ly Son night market visitors can enjoy fresh seafood and other specialties of the island.

International badminton tourney kicks off in HCM City

 The International Badminton Championships Yonex Sunrise Vietnam Open 2016 officially kicked off on July 18, drawing the participation of 300 players from 28 countries and territories.

No shaking off Taylor Swift-Kanye West 'Famous' feud

 Taylor Swift and Kanye West won't be shaking off their bad blood anytime soon, as the feud between the pop star and rapper over the lyrics of his single "Famous" took an ugly turn with the release of a video

Vietnamese French professor honored with France's highest decoration

The French President has signed a decision to award the title of Knight in the National Order of the French Legion of Honor to Vietnamese French professor Le Kim Ngoc.

People struggle on eight years after Vedan pollution

Local people living along Thi Vai River in Dong Nai Province are trying to adapt to the scant numbers of fish since the river was heavily polluted by Vedan Company eight years ago.