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Parkson Paragon closure sparks concern about retail market

VietNamNet Bridge - The concern about the number of retail premises in HCM City became more intense after Parkson Paragon closed. 

Con Dao among scariest places in Asia: CNN

 VietNamNet Bridge - CNN has listed 10 places where travellers feel a chill upon their visits. Con Dao Prison in Vietnam is also in this list.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 25/5

Sugar industry faces difficulties, G-bonds in circulation grow strongly, Local food industry has potential, Deposit interest rates under pressure to increase, Exports of mobile phones, spare parts on the rise  

Ukraine: Odessa official apologises to Vietnamese for raid

 Vice Governor of Odessa in Ukraine Salomia Bobrovskaya has apologised to the Vietnamese community in the city for unwarranted raids on their houses in the Vietnamese quarter called Lang Sen (Lotus Village) on Grushevskogo street.

Vietnam appreciates Russia’s increasing role in Asia – Pacific

 All countries in Asia – Pacific should join hands to promote peace and stability for the region’s growth and world peace and prosperity, President Tran Dai Quang said during a recent interview with Russian news agency TASS.

Results, difficulties seen in enforcing Vietnam-China border documents

 Vietnam and China have had mixed results in implementing three bilateral legal documents on the land border over the last five years, a Vietnamese official has said.

Vietnam affirms stance of people-centred national development

 Vietnam’s representative has affirmed that the country’s policies are always centred on people at a UN Summit.

US to provide Vietnam with US$8 million to reduce child labour

  The US Department of Labour (USDOL) will provide Vietnam with US$8 million to prevent and reduce child labour in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and An Giang province.

President Obama talks to over 800 young people in HCM City

VietNamnet Bridge - This morning US President Obama talks with over 800 members of the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) in Vietnam at the GEM Center in HCM City.

Vietnam's Bui Yen Ly enters semis of Muaythai tournament

 VietNamNet Bridge – Bui Yen Ly of Viet Nam has entered the semi-finals of the International Federation of Muaythai Amateur World Championship in Sweden.

Life gets tough for Hanoian after downpours

 VietNamNet Bridge - Downpours last night has caused serious flooding in many streets in Hanoi, making traffic chaos this morning.

Luxury cars subject to environment protection charge

The Ministry of Finance recommends charge be imposed on luxury vehicles with large engine capacities.

Long-delayed Saigon Safari Park comes to life

The long-delayed $500-million Saigon Safari Park in the city’s Cu Chi district may be revived thanks to finding a new investor.

Ukraine urged to protect Vietnamese residents in Odessa

Ukraine should tighten security measures to protect Vietnamese expats residing in the Lang Sen area of Odessa , said Deputy Foreign Minister Vu Hong Nam at a meeting with Ukrainian Ambassador to Vietnam Oleksiy Shovkoplias.

Disputes should be resolved peacefully: Obama

"Big nations should not bully smaller ones. Disputes should be resolved peacefully," US President Barack Obama told a 2,000 strong audience of young students, intellectuals and businesspeople

HCM City wants to be home to Vietnam Stock Exchange

VietNamNet Bridge - One of the recommendations of HCM City to the central government is to base the merged stock exchange or the Vietnam Stock Exchange in HCM City.

NA Chairwoman meets Australian Ambassador

 National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan had a farewell meeting in Hanoi on May 24 with the outgoing Australian Ambassador to Vietnam, Hugh Borrowman.

Vietnam Airlines has new Chair, CEO

VietNamNet Bridge – The two top managers of Vietnam Airlines, Chairman of the Board of Directors and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), will be changed from June 1.

Vinamilk has whole ownership of US milk firm, opens plant in Cambodia

VietNamNet Bridge - After paying an additional $3 million, the Vietnam Dairy Products JSC (Vinamilk) now owns Driftwood, a dairy company in California, the United States.

Party Inspection Commission head welcomed in Laos

Politburo member and Chairman of the Party Central Committee’s Inspection Commission Tran Quoc Vuong had a meeting on May 24 with Lao National Assembly Chairwoman Pany Yathotou.