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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.

Saigon police investigate after Australian man found dead in the house

 Police are investigating into the death of an Australian man at his house in Ho Chi Minh City.

24 mainland tourists killed as coach catches fire in Taiwan

A tourist coach caught fire on a highway near Taoyuan Airport on Tuesday, killing 26 people on board, including 24 mainland tourists from northeastern Liaoning Province.

Binh Thuan stops broadcasting Chinese television series

The Radio and Television Station of Binh Thuan Province has stopped broadcasting the Chinese television series “Shanghai Bund”after the film’s actors had protested the Permanent Court of Arbitration's ruling on the East Sea..

4G on the horizon

The government is determined to license 4G as soon as possible, most likely by the end of September or the beginning of October.

François Hollande to visit Vietnam in September

French President François Hollande will pay an official visit to Vietnam in early September.

Hoa Sen Group to replace ill-fated foreign investors in two multi-billion steel projects

One of Vietnam’s leading steel producers and traders, Hoa Sen Group is looking to invest in two large-scale steel complexes in Vietnam, which were abandoned by ill-fated foreign investors.

Calf with eight legs born in Dong Thap

 A special calf with eight legs, born on July 4, is owned by Dinh Van Thanh, 31, who lives in Thong Binh Commune, Tan Hong District, in the southern province of Dong Thap.

HCM City to host Vietnam – Singapore Business Forum

 Around 200 business leaders, industry experts, policymakers and Government officials will participate in the 2016 Vietnam – Singapore Business Forum starting in HCM City on July 20.

ASEAN art festival opens to promote solidarity

 More than 221 brilliant performances will be delivered by artists from Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand during the art festival to foster solidarity among ASEAN nations, which opened in the central province of Quang Tri on July 18.

HCM City continues with e-government measures

 Deputy Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People Committee Tran Vinh Tuyen has directed telecommunications giant FPT to prepare a plan for compiling data on the population, housing, and enterprises in the city.