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Lawmakers vote on National Assembly leading positions

Procedures to elect the Chair and Vice Chairs of the 14th National Assembly and members of the NA Standing Committee were conducted on the afternoon of July 21, the second day of the 14th legislature’s first session.

Authenticity of Vietnamese rare paintings is on debate

 VietNamNet Bridge – Museum officials, artists and experts announced after attending a private meeting on Tuesday that 17 paintings of collector Vu Xuan Chung displayed at the recent exhibition Paintings Returned from Europe

Men’s Futures to kick off in Binh Duong

 VietNamNet Bridge – The southern province of Binh Duong will host the Men’s Future tennis series, Becamex Cup 2016 on July 25.

Ancient tomb unearthed in central Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – A boat-shaped tomb made from a tree trunk dating back to the 13th century has just been discovered at a construction site in a mountainous area in the central province of Ha Tinh.

Ideal camping destinations in Ninh Thuan

With warm climate all the year round and beautiful landscapes, Ninh Thuan province is an ideal destination for tourists to go camping in spring. Here are locations in the province you should not miss.

Social News 21/7

Hai Duong polluters must clean environment, HCMC cleans out 18 polluted canal networks, Improved healthcare services to better satisfy patients, Health Minister, Japan’s Sanjo city helps Ba Ria-Vung Tau train industry officials

VAFI insists on punishing former minister of industry and trade

The Vietnam Association of Financial Investors (VAFI) on July 19 listed five reasons why former Minister of Industry and Trade, Vu Huy Hoang, violated regulations and failed at his job.

Celebrity fake wedding PR stunt raises controversy

A dramatically choreographed ‘artistic’ wedding between famous MC Thanh Bach and the owner of Thuy Nga Productions has been criticised as a crass PR opportunity.

Two more multi-level marketing companies sanctioned

One multi-level marketing firm was fined and one has license revoked by Vietnam Competition Authorities for violations in business activities.

U Minh Ha National Park reopens to public

 The southermost province of Ca Mau has reopened the U Minh Ha National Park. The forest was closed after six months during the dry season when there is a high risk of fire.

HCM City to host VN's largest motor show

 The Vietnam International Motor Show (VIMS 2016), the largest show of car importers, will take place in HCM City from October 26 to 30.

Vietnam ICT Comm 2016 officially opens

  Vietnam ICT COMM 2016, an exhibition on products and technologies from the telecommunication, IT and communication sector officially opened in the capital city on July 20.

Vietnam, Japan promotes establishment of sci-tech centre

Vietnam and Japan should make meticulous preparations to set up the Vietnam-Japan Science and Technology Centre under Le Quy Don Technical University.

Nguyen Dynasty’s antiques recognised as national treasures

 The Prime Minister has recently signed a decision to recognise four more ancient items under the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945), the last feudal dynasty in Vietnam, as national treasures.

Algeria’s senate speaker receives outgoing Vietnamese ambassador

Speaker of Algerian Council of the Nation Abdelkader Bensalah hosted a reception for outgoing Vietnamese Ambassador to Algeria Vu The Hiep on July 20.

Vietnam expected to export dairy products to China

VietNamNet Bridge - Chinese agencies have said they are considering opening the market to Vietnam dairy exports through official channels. 

Your inhaler's watching you: drugmakers race for smart devices

 Makers of inhalers to treat asthma and chronic lung disease are racing to develop a new generation of smart devices with sensors to monitor if patients are using their puffers properly.

Taxis causing more traffic jams in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Hanoi Department of Transport confirmed that the number of taxis in the city is still within the plan, but the current number is much more than that of personal vehicles.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 21/7

Singaporean business eye Danang market, Fake goods threaten EU investment in Vietnam, Vietnam’s car sales surge 31 percent in June, Vietnam’s exports of mobile phone, parts surge in H1, World’s top telecom brands converge on Hanoi

High ranking personnel for NA Committee proposed

 VietNamNet Bridge – The 14th NA session on Wednesday continued in the afternoon with a submission by NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan of the number of Vice Chairpersons and members of the NA Standing Committee.