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Da Nang to revoke "Silicon Valley" project

 The Da Nang City People’s Committee plans to officially revoke the investment license for the Da Nang Information Technology Park (DITP) project, dubbed “Da Nang’s Silicon Valley”, due to its delayed construction.

Investors pour billions of dollars into garment industry in anticipation of TPP

Billions of dollars of foreign direct investment have poured into the textile and garment sector in anticipation of great opportunities to be brought by the TPP Agreement (Trans Pacific Partnership).

Art & Entertainment News 16/7

  Day-long music event at Saigon Outcast, Paris-based DJ performs at The Observatory, Saigon Ranger features Canadian neo-soul singer, Local band to cover Linkin Park songs, German photographer explores Ha Noi, Paris

Summer paradise on the island of Binh Ba

VietNamNet Bridge - A new destination with reasonable prices is the island of Binh Ba, in Cam Ranh City, Khanh Hoa province. 

Social News 16/7

Remains of 18 volunteer soldiers returned to Vietnam, HCM City plans road through Can Gio forests, Spill from landfills poses environment hazard, Three passengers prevented from boarding VNA flight

Campaign to deter sale of alcohol to VN minors

 A communication campaign was launched in Hanoi on July 15 in a bid to raise public awareness on the ban on selling alcohol to children and teenagers under the age of 18.

California keen to foster links with HCM City

California wishes to forge comprehensive links with Ho Chi Minh City on the basis of the increasing relations between Vietnam and the US, Governor of California Edmund Jerry Brown stated.

Binh Thuan tries to tackle power plant pollution

VietNamNet Bridge – The Binh Thuan Province administration has instructed officials to resolve the environmental issues plaguing the Vinh Tan No 2 thermal power plant following local protests against its discharge of untreated waste. 

Vinashinlines ex-official bought 40 houses with embezzled money

VietNamNet Bridge – Giang Kim Dat, the latest suspect arrested in the high-profile Vinashin corruption case, is alleged to have embezzled some US$18.6 million while working in a division of the corporation. 

RoK to help Hanoi plan development

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Republic of Korea will help Hanoi survey some 3,000ha of land along the banks of the Hong (Red) River to plan the city's urban development.

Vietnamese team ranks fifth at Int’l Math Olympiad

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese students bagged two gold, three silver and one bronze medal at the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) in Thailand, rising to fifth place of the 104 participating teams,

Hanoi to host classical music concert

VietNamNet Bridge – The Verano – Ha Noi quartet will perform at a debut classical music concert in Ha Noi on Saturday.  

Samsung seeks more local suppliers

 VietNamNet Bridge - The Korean electronics giant has committed to developing Vietnam's support industries at a conference held in Hanoi yesterday.

Peaceful life in Chuon lagoon

 Chuon lagoon, part of the Tam Giang lagoon aquatic system, passes through Highway 49 and An Truyen village, Phu Vang district, Thua Thien-Hue province, nearly 15 kilometres away from the centre of Hue city.

I Move launches latest taxi booking app

 The I Move Co. introduced a mobile taxi booking app called iMove on July 15, which allows taxi users to quickly order a taxi from any taxi company anytime.

Vietnam's investments overseas on the rise

 Investments overseas by Vietnamese enterprises are increasing in number, not only by State corporations but also by the country’s private sector. More and more Vietnamese giants are expanding to other countries and promoting Vietnamese brands.

Image: “Slum” motel rooms in Hanoi

For years the "slum" motel of Mrs. Nam Xu in Thanh Xuan Nam Ward, Thanh Xuan District, Hanoi has been home to many migrants whose income comes from selling fruits, toothpicks and lottery tickets as well as polishing shoes and other activities.

U19 squad gathers for AFF tournament

 Coach Hoang Anh Tuan has called on 28 players for the 2015 ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) U19 Youth Championship, to take place in Vientiane, Laos, from August 22 to September 4.

Minh safely through to second round at Yonex Open

 Viet Nam's top badminton player, Nguyen Tien Minh, advanced to the second round of the men's singles at the Yonex Open Chinese Taipei yesterday.

China crash may spur VN stocks

 Most stock analysts are agreed that the current turmoil in the Chinese stock market has not had any impact on the Vietnamese market, for now.