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Relocation for Ninh Thuan nuke plant okayed

 The Government has approved a plan to relocate people who have to make way for the two nuclear power plants to be built in the central province of Ninh Thuan.

Thailand, Vietnam share some yellow card worries

 Vietnam vs Thailand is definitely a much-awaited match in the group round of the Southeast Asian Games in Singapore.

PM approves incentives for new microchip plant

  Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has agreed in principle to permit Saigon Industry Corporation to build a chip making factory worth VND6.6 trillion (US$309 million).

VN bans exploitation of rare protective forest species

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Prime Minister has banned the exploitation of precious, rare and endangered fauna and flora and those species that are protected by law in natural, protective forests.

Are $20 billion of China goods unofficially entering Vietnam?

NA deputy Mai Huu Tin made a “shocking” speech at the National Assembly meeting on Monday about the trade deficit between Vietnam and China, an underground economy and the "protective coat" of the economy which is being torn.

NA sets its agenda for next year

 The National Assembly on June 9 adopted a Resolution on the Law and Ordinance Making Programme for 2016 as well as adjustments to corresponding programmes for this year.

Vietnamese, German films to kick off documentary fest

 The 7th Vietnamese-European Documentary Film Festival will open with the screening of “Sound of Heimat” from Germany and “Lasting with the time” of Vietnam, announced the Vietnam Central Scientific and Documentary Film Studio on June 9.

SEA Games 28: Vietnamese athlete breaks men’s 5000m record

 Athlete Nguyen Van Lai won a gold medal on June 9, shattering the SEA Games’ record with 14:04.82 in the men’s 5,000-metre race at the 28th Southeast Asian Games in Singapore.

Anh Vien continues brilliant performance at SEA Games

Swimmer Nguyen Thi Anh Vien continued her impressive performance at the ongoing 28th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 28) in Singapore on June 9 with a new record in the women’s 200m butterfly.  

Vietnamese films triumph this summer at the box office

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese producers hope their films this summer will pay off after spending a lot of time, money and effort in the production process.

PM: Vietnam strictly implements trade agreements

Vietnam pledged to implement signed trade agreements and conclude 14 free trade pacts with 55 foreign partners, towards creating a basic foundation for the Southeast Asian country to integrate deeper into the international community.

PetroVietnam posts positive results in five months

 Despite sharp declines in crude oil prices, the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam) achieved satisfactory production and business results during the first five months of this year.

Government News 10/6

 NA adopts resolution on law, ordinance making plans, Deputies discuss nation’s economic performance, Party delegation attends Cypriot party congress, Party delegation welcomed by Lao leader

Timor-Leste backs COC conclusion

 Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Timor-Leste Hernani Coelho voiced his concern over the recent tension in the East Sea following China’s recent mass land reclamation in Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelago.

Vietnam, Slovakia agree on defence cooperation

 Vietnam and Slovakia signed a Memorandum of Understanding on bilateral defence cooperation following talks between Minister of Defence General Phung Quang Thanh and his counterpart Martin Glvac in Hanoi on June 9.

Hanoi National University revolutionizes nat’l high school exam

VietNamNet Bridge - The Hanoi National University (HNU) has said it has successfully organized the key test to select best students. Educators have suggested applying the new exam model for national high school finals.

HCM City one of the world’s 10 cities with fastest tourism development

 VietNamNet Bridge - In the MasterCard Index of Global Destination Cities, HCM City ranks 10th of 132 cities worldwide.

Vietnam vows to forge stronger ties with Cambodia

Vietnam always treasures the traditional solidarity, friendship and comprehensive cooperation with Cambodia, and will do her utmost together with the neighbouring country to promote the ties on the basis of agreed principles and orientations.

Nha Rong wharf - Ho Chi Minh Museum

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nha Rong wharf is a popular tourist destination in Ho Chi Minh City. This was the place where President Ho Chi Minh embarked in 1911 to seek a path to national salvation.

Artificial leg allows patient to feel

 Scientists in Austria have created an artificial leg which allows the amputee to feel lifelike sensations from their foot.