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Binh Dinh gives 'ultimatum' to $22bil. Nhon Hoi refinery

 VietNamNet Bridge - By the end of June, if the investor of the giant Nhon Hoi petrochemical project cannot finalize the investment plan, the authorities of Binh Dinh province will invite other investors or change the project.

Vietjet CEO in top 100 most powerful women in the world

VietNamNet Bridge - Forbes magazine has published the list of 100 most powerful women in the world, including a Vietnamese woman.

Good oral hygiene linked to reduced risk of head and neck cancers

 Daily tooth brushing and annual dentist visits may reduce the risk of some head and neck cancers by a small margin, according to a recent, large study.

Agri-industry faces losses

 VietNamNet Bridge – Faced with a flood of inexpensive US chicken imports, Vietnamese farmers are adopting new strategies to stay economically alive in a more global market, especially after the Trans-Pacific Partnership takes effect.

VN to pay over $12 billion debts, borrow $20 billion in 2016

Under the plan on debt payment and loans in 2016, the Government plans to borrow $20 billion to pay debts and cover its expenses, including $15 billion from the Social Insurance Fund and the State Capital Investment Corporation.

Ed Sheeran faces $20 mln copyright lawsuit over 'Photograph'

 Two California-based musicians are suing British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran for $20 million over his hit song "Photograph," which they claim bears a similar structure to one of their songs,

HCM City flood-control project to be completed in two years

VietNamNet Bridge – Construction of a major flood-prevention project in HCM City will now last 24 months instead of 36 months as previously approved by the city People’s Committee.

PM: Marine environment must be protected

 VietNamNet Bridge – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has called for joint efforts to protect the marine environment and maintain sovereignty peacefully on the Viet Nam Sea.

Celebrate Euro 2016 right here in Hanoi

Tonight, the Delegation of the European Union to Viet Nam has collaborated with French culture centre L’Espace to organise Gala Euro - a special event to welcome the world’s second most popular football event,

International Latin Fiesta back in HCM City

 VietNamNet Bridge – The second annual Viet Nam International Latin Fiesta will be held at Kim Do Royal Hotel in HCM City from June 24-26.

Hanoi authorities make efforts to crack down on tourist scams

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Noi needs a long term-plan to tackle tourist scams – an effort that will require the entire society’s involvement, a local tourism management official said.

Strong quake rattles Indonesia's Lombok, no tsunami

 An earthquake of magnitude 6.2 struck off the Indonesian island of Lombok on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey said, but there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage

Vietnamese motorbike market becoming saturated

VietNamNet Bridge - The motorbike consumption level in Vietnam remains the highest in the world, but it has been falling in recent years. 

Traveling along beautiful roads of the South, Central Highlands

VietNamNet Bridge – The coastal road starting from Ben Tre to Ca Mau Cape is an interesting route that covers the southern region and central highlands of Vietnam.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 9/6

Vissan to list on UPCoM and HSX, HCMC seeks ODA for underground walkways, Experts warn of environmental hazards behind FDI attraction, Interbank interest rates drop further, Investors to seek opportunities in Hanoi at upcoming event

Social News 9/6

 Sea water in Nghe An meets national standards, Ho Chi Minh City suggested establishing open database, Vietnam Airlines increases flights for summer season, Sea environment protection important: PM

HCM City proposes special financing mechanism

HCMC has proposed the National Assembly Financial and Budgetary Committee ask the Ministry of Finance to seek Government approval for a special financing mechanism for the southern economic center.

Hanoi seeks stronger relations with Belarusian localities

 Hanoi wishes to step up its partnerships with Belarusian localities, Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung told Belarusian Ambassador Valery Sadokho on June 8.

Vietnam, Poland boast great potential for partnerships

 Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh met with Polish President Andrzej Duda on June 8 on the occasion of attending the 26th Global Summit of Women in Warsaw capital city.

Nearly 96% of National Assembly deputies are Communist Party members

VietNamNet Bridge – The National Assembly (NA) election results showed that members of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) accounted for 95.8% while non-Party membership deputies made up 4.2%, down 50% from the previous term.