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Traffic accident victim finds lost leg in landfill

 VietNamNet Bridge – A waste collector in the central province of Nghe An found a human leg in a plastic bag in a local landfill on July 11. The owner of the leg was found, and the leg was later buried.

Overview of Party Chief’s visit to the US

Party Chief Nguyen Phu Trong on July 11 wrapped up his first visit to the US at the invitation of President Barack Obama's administration. Let’s have a look at the historic visit.

Vietnam's textile export growth slows

 Vietnam’s textile exports since the beginning of the year reached $12 million, for growth of 9 per cent compared to the same period last year, according to Vietnam Textile & Apparel Association (VITAS).

3G coverage jammed by signal amplifiers

VietNamNet Bridge - The use of substandard signal amplifiers has jammed mobile networks and slowed down 3G coverage in Vietnam.

The struggle to preserve Chu Yang Sin National Park

VietNamNet Bridge - The struggle to protect Chu Yang Sin National Park and Chu Yang Sin Mount at the height of 2,442 meters above sea water is getting more difficult. The park is home to 876 plants, 203 birds and 46 mammal species. 

Stricter punishment should be imposed on drunk drivers

 VietNamNet Bridge – Despite the decline in traffic accidents since 2012, up to 26 people die every day on Viet Nam's roads.

Feasibility study for Vietnam-Laos railway

 The Korean Railroad Corporation has been invited to conduct a feasibility study for a project building a 500 km railway from the Vung Ang Economic Zone in north-central Ha Tinh province to the Lao capital of Vientiane.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 16/7

 Hanoi to issue bonds, Office space standing out in HCMC, Leadership change at Cushman & Wakefield, Supermarket branding take a foothold, Shrimp exports could drop 17 percent in 2015, Timber brings 390-mln USD trade surplus to Dong Nai

THACO leads local auto sellers

 With 6,666 cars sold, the Truong Hai Auto Corporation (THACO) topped the list of Vietnamese auto makers in June.

Google appoints new Head of Marketing

 Google has appointed Ms. Nguyen Phuong Anh as its new Marketing Head for Google Asia Pacific.

Vietnam grab two medals at junior wrestling champs

Vietnam grabbed one gold and one silver medals at the Asian Junior Wrestling Championships 2015 held in Myanmar from July 9-12 for 18-20 year old wrestlers.  

Visa exemption proposal is not enough to attract foreign tourists to Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge - Visa exemptions from Vietnam for some international travelers have been proposed but the free period of 15 days is not enough to keep foreign visitors, according to travel companies.

Toyota recalls 625,000 hybrids over software glitch

 The world's biggest automaker, Toyota, is recalling about 625,000 hybrid cars around the world to fix a software glitch.

Japanese capital to turn Asian farm-produce hub into reality

VietNamNet Bridge - Japanese investors have shown great interest in agricultural projects in Vietnam, especially those in the Central Highlands city of Da Lat.

Greece debt crisis: IMF attacks EU over bailout terms

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has fiercely criticised the bailout deal offered to Greece by the eurozone.  

Chinese smartphone manufacturer eyes Vietnam

 Meizu, one of the leading smartphone manufacturers in China, is in negotiations with Vietnamese distributors to enter the country, introducing the M2 Note in July with a price tag of VND3.99 million ($183).

Ministry seeks to draw more foreign investors to agriculture

 The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development is drafting a Government decree offering many incentives for more foreign direct investment (FDI) firms committed to agriculture and creating a level playing field for all businesses in the sector.

US Senator recognizes twenty years of normalized Vietnam-US relations

 Only July 14, US Senator Sheldon Whitehouse issued a statement on the 20th anniversary of the normalization of Vietnam-US relations, underlining that 20 years of normalized relations is a historic milestone for the two countries.

Two more Vietnamese officers join UN peacekeeping mission

 Major Truong Anh Tuan and Captain Nguyen Duc Thang will leave Vietnam on July 18 for South Sudan to join the United Nations (UN) peacekeeping mission.

Vietnam’s per capita income reaches nearly $2,200

 VietNamNet Bridge – The per capita income of Vietnam is estimated to increase by 15% annually in the period 2014-2015, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment.