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Long jump champ Rutherford freezes sperm amid Zika fears

 The Zika virus outbreak in Brazil has led Britain's Greg Rutherford to have his sperm frozen before heading out to defend his long jump title at the Rio Olympics.

Prime Minister requires better Government performance

 The Prime Minister has asked Cabinet members and officials from relevant agencies to seriously observe the Government’s working regulations to achieve sounder operations, performances and coordination.

US boosts defence ties with Vietnam

 The US will forge ahead with defence cooperation with Vietnam, particularly in addressing war consequences and in peacekeeping operations.

List of NA deputies to be revealed on June 9

 Outcomes of the election of deputies to the 14th National Assembly and all-level People’s Councils for the 2016-2021 tenure are scheduled to be publicised at a press conference on June 9.

Vietnam, Russia look to forge stronger multifaceted links

 Vietnamese and Russian officials hoped to develop cooperation between the two nations in all fields, especially in economics, trade, investment, security-defence, education-training and tourism.

In the lab: six innovations scientists hope will end malaria

 After being abandoned as too ambitious in 1969, global plans to eliminate malaria are back on the agenda, with financial backing from the world's richest couple, Bill and Melinda Gates, and U.S. President Barack Obama.

Catfish exporters prepare for strict US inspections

 VietNamNet Bridge – Catfish breeders, processors and exporters in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta are under pressure to meet the stricter standards on food hygiene and safety under new US regulations.

HCM City to review master plan

VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City’s new administration has ordered a careful review of the city master plan and amend everything that is impracticable to ensure people’s lives are not affected by bad planning. 

Photos tell untold stories of Hoi An

 VietNamNet Bridge – A photo competition celebrating the city’s culture and tourism, entitled Hoi An – Untold Stories, has been organised by the People’s Committee in co-operation with Golden Sand Resort & Spa.

VN named ASEAN+ Age Group Chess Champs

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam triumphed at the 17th ASEAN+ Age Group Chess Championships 2016 which concluded at Dusit Thani  Hotel, Pattaya City, Thailand on Monday.

Taxation agency ready to collect tax from Big C transfer deal

VietNamNet Bridge - Though the taxation agency has not received official reports about the Big C Vietnam transfer deal from involved parties, it is ready to work with the parties on collecting the tax. 

Children play in village pond during scorching hot days

 VietNamNet Bridge - In the afternoon, in the sweltering heat of June, hundreds of children in the outskirts of Hanoi go to the village pond and natural lakes to bathe and play with cool water.

If Vietnam fulfills its dream, what will its status be in 2035?

 VietNamNet Bridge - By 2035, the majority of Vietnamese people will be in the middle class. 54 million out of 108 million Vietnamese will be in urban areas, and one fifth of the population will be elderly.

The masterpiece of Ta Dung in Central Highlands

VietNamNet Bridge - Ta Dung is a conservation area of 22,103 hectares in Dak Nong province. The Lake of Ta Dung is dubbed “Ha Long Bay of Vietnam’s Central Highlands”. Explore the beauty of Ta Dung through the following pictures.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 8/6

Fed interest rate hike may not affect forex, Dien Quang in Forbes’ top 50 listed companies for second time, Non-State investment to drive Hanoi, Thai cars winning favor, US$446 million project breaks ground in Da Nang

Several art exhibits open in HCM City

 VietNamNet Bridge – Local and foreign artists are displaying paintings and photos at four exhibitions that recently opened in downtown HCM City.

Vietnam attends Global Green Growth Forum

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam has proposed establishing a mechanism for investment promotion and enhancing co-operation between the State and private sector to boost green growth across the world.

Vietnam wins two golds at Asian junior athletics

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam won two gold medals at the Asian Junior Athletics Tournaments which wrapped up in HCM City on Monday.

Three gold miners still awaiting rescue

VietNamNet Bridge – Some 45 rescue personnel and soldiers from the Military Command, Border Guard and Fire Protection teams in the central province of Thanh Hoa were dispatched yesterday morning to rescue three trapped gold miners.

When did Thai companies begin entering the Vietnamese market?

VietNamNet Bridge - The phrase ‘Thai wave’ has been used recently as a series of Thai billionaires have announced the acquisition of retail chains in Vietnam.