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Thanh Le pottery traces nation's history

 VietNamNet Bridge – There is a network of traditional craft villages in the southern province of Binh Duong specialising in ceramics, lacquer, sculpture and bass casting.

Hotel room tariffs decline on oversupply

 Many hotels at popular tourist sites such as Phan Thiet, Nha Trang and Dalat have revised down their room tariffs though the summer holiday season has just started, with a sharp increase in supply there cited as a key reason.

Farming foreign agri-investments

 More and more foreign investors are looking into the ample potential of Vietnam’s agricultural sector. However, the country will need to do more to lure investors.

Vietnam to improve tsunami warning capability

 Competent agencies will be able warn of a tsunami two hours before it hits coastal provinces with the help of the tsunami warning system of 532 stations, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Facebook's photo app will not be available in Europe

 Facebook's photo-sharing app Moments will not be made available in Europe due to concerns about its use of facial recognition, it has been revealed.

Vietnamese IC chip manufacturers sign contracts with Japan

The cooperation between Vietnamese chip designer and Japanese CM Engineering is worth more than just a commercial contract. This is Japan’s recognition of Vietnamese hi-tech achievements.

Saigon Classic to stage free Piano Magic concert next week

 The event will feature Kreisleriana, Op.16 (Extract) by Schumann, Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 27 by Beethoven, Ballade No. 2 in F major, Op. 38 by Chopin, Piano Sonata No. 10 in C, K. 330 by Mozart....

Cattle die, crops wither in Central region

 Farmers in the Central region are struggling to find alternative water supply for their crops and animals as an acute drought dries up their nearest sources.

Another bailout for real estate market as MOC tries to rescue rich

A series of bailouts have been designed to rescue the real estate market, including the VND30 trillion package from the government as well as a proposed VND50 million package that remains on paper. 

Tariff cuts prompt new wave of Japanese firms

 Japanese firms have begun to shift their investments to Vietnam’s trade and service sectors, amid a recent reduction of import duties.

Architect uses nature to nurture village

VietNamNet Bridge – Erosion pushed hundreds of villagers away from their home six years ago, but since then French-Vietnamese architect Bui Kien Quoc has stopped the river's encroachment and turned the area into an eco-tourism destination.

Ordinary men, extraordinary innovations

 VietNamNet Bridge – Among the multitudes, there are a few people who not only impress with the courage and ingenuity they show in overcoming adversity, but also in how they use their creativity to help others.

Conquer Pha Luong Mount – the roof of Moc Chau

 VietNamNet Bridge – The way to Pha Luong is by slopes and jungles without sunlight. After a long and arduous day, you will reach the majestic peak of more than 2,000 meters above sea level.

SOEs drag feet on the road to equitisation

 While foreign investors are keen to buy stakes in state-owned enterprises, the rate of equitisation remains too slow, and several enterprises are selling only paltry stakes.

Happiness is your audience's recognition

 VietNamNet Bridge – Tu Vi is a familiar face in Viet Nam, having made her mark as a young, beautiful, talented actress model and singer.

Who manages textbook recompilation?

VietNamNet Bridge - When asked who was chairing the textbook recompilation program, the Minister of Education and Training Pham Vu Luan did not provide an answer.

Social News 21/6

 HCM City gets high-level People's Procuracy, 12,000 cigarette packs seized from truck, Man arrested for smuggling drugs, Repair work on Ha Noi-Hai Phong Highway, HCMC to abolish road maintenance fee on motorcycles

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 21/6

 Eurasian trade deal promising, Container truck rush affects property sales in HCM City, Banks to guarantee Sacomreal property projects, State Bank approves TFC acquisition to Maritime Bank, Two investors eye cargo terminal project at Cat Bi

HCM City, Cambodia forge stronger collaboration

Politburo member and Secretary of the HCM City Party Committee Le Thanh Hai and President of the Cambodian Senate Say Chhum have agreed to continue promoting cooperation in all fields between Vietnam and Cambodia.

Son Doong Cave: One place on Earth most like Jurassic World

 Jurassic World is now the biggest opening movie of all time and it has been widely reported that the film’s combined worldwide box office tally the largest ever.