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Vietnam, Denmark foster energy conservation links

 Vietnam and Denmark have reached a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on energy conservation and renewable energy industries, spanning five priority fields across 10 cooperative forms.

HCM City to put CCTV in buses

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City plans to install surveillance cameras to prevent sexual harassment and theft on buses, according to the city's Public Transport Management and Operations Centre.

NA agrees on new oversight legislation

 Lawmakers have urged for careful consideration before shifting tuition fees and hospital fees to a service price mechanism, saying that they closely effected people's lives.

Vietnam, China cooperation steering committee holds 8th meeting

 Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh is on a working visit to Beijing from June 17-19 to attend the eighth meeting of the Vietnam-China Steering Committee on Bilateral Cooperation.

Vietnam wishes to expand relations with Denmark

 Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung hosted a reception for outgoing Danish Ambassador to Vietnam John Nielsen, during which he stated that Vietnam wishes to work with Denmark to expand bilateral ties for the interest of both peoples.

Vietnam treasures ABD support: PM

PM Nguyen Tan Dung has told outgoing ADB Country Director in Vietnam Tomoyuki Kimura that Vietnam highly values ADB’s support over the past years.

Power projects become attractive to foreign investors

 The power sector has become increasingly attractive to foreign investors with a large number of foreign-invested projects taking shape nationwide, the Dau Tu (Investment) newspaper reported.

The world of flowers in Yang Bay

VietNamNet Bridge – Located inside Yang Bay eco-tourism site covering 570 hectares in Khanh Vinh, a mountainous district around 600 meters above sea level in Khanh Hoa Province, Yang Bay Waterfall tourist area is a true heaven

Genetically modified corn trial in Phu Tho

 Six genetically modified (GM) corn varieties are being trialed in a midland commune in northern Phu Tho Province.

Experts suggest storm warnings via text messages

 VietNamNet Bridge – Climate experts have proposed using text messages to warn people about storms to limit losses.

Investment in agriculture: Who is coming, who is leaving?

 VietNamNet Bridge – While many moguls are pouring huge amounts in agriculture, some investors are quietly retreating from the field.

Beach tourism prospects lost to abandoned projects

Hue and Danang have long been recognised as having high tourism potential, but real estate and resort projects have been abandoned for many years, wasting land and opportunities for investors.

Vietnamese movie wins plaudits in Berlin

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese film- ‘Quyen’, – directed by Nguyen Phan Quang Binh premiered at Kino International Theatre in Berlin on June 16, attended by overseas Vietnamese and German audiences.

Planet’s largest freshwater fish can now reproduce thanks to farmer’s technique

VietNamNet Bridge - The walrus fish (Odobenus rosmarus), a species originating from South America, was unable to reproduce in Vietnam until a farmer in Tay Ninh province proved the reverse.

Social News 19/6

Health Ministry removes sub-quality cosmetics products from markets, Fishermen rescued after boat sinks off Spratly Islands, Five regional forensic medicine centres to be established, 784,000 labourers find jobs in first two quarters

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 19/6

Maritime Bank gets nod to acquire finance firm, Danang’s tourism industry badly affected by MERS-CoV, Wartchdog warns of TV shopping risks, Binh Duong sees $21.5b in foreign direct investment

Inconsistent rules hinder home ownership for foreigners

 Foreigners can buy a home in Vietnam, but inconsistent regulations make it hard for expatriates to realise their dream of living in or retiring to Vietnam, and discourage foreign property investors choosing the country as a venue for development.

McDonald’s selects Vietnamese eggs for local breakfast menu

 An egg farm in Tay Ninh province has been selected as an egg supplier of world famous fast-food restaurant chain, McDonald's, in both Vietnam and Malaysia.

Visa-free travel for people from five countries soon

 VietNamNet Bridge – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has agreed to grant visa exemption to the people of five European countries, in an attempt to lure more tourists to the country.

Manchester United midfielder to visit Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – A renowned midfielder of Manchester United Andy Cole is due to arrive in Vietnam on June 19 to join Clear Men’s Dream Team to face off with Quang Ninh Coal team on June 21 at Cam Pha Stadium