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ASEAN, partner countries discuss cooperation orientations

 ASEAN and its partner countries discussed cooperation orientations during their meetings in Manila, the Philippines on May 23.

National Assembly deputies debate bill on SME support

 National Assembly deputies debated the draft bill on supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) during the ongoing third meeting on May 23.

Spain considers Vietnam important partner in Asia-Pacific: King Felipe VI

 Spain regards Vietnam as an important partner in Asia-Pacific, King of Spain Felipe VI told visiting Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh at a meeting in Madrid on May 23.

Top diplomats highlights Vietnam-Spain sound cooperation

 Cooperation between Vietnam and Spain, on the basis of the strategic partnership towards the future set up in 2009, has developed soundly over the past years, the two countries’ top diplomats have said.

Scientists urge postponing Pak Beng hydropower project

VietNamNet Bridge - Laos is set to move forward to build Pak Beng hydropower dam on Mekong mainstream, but technical reports about the project still do not provide adequate information.

Asian Physics Olympiad winner: failure is mother of success

VietNamNet Bridge - After one year without a gold medal, Vietnamese students have once again continued the tradition of winning gold medals at the Asian Physics Olympiad. 

Big money flowing into VN stock market

VietNamNet Bridge - Many new shares entered the bourse in late 2016 and early 2017, and the VN Index has bounced back to the 700 point threshold for the first time in the last nine years. 

Generating electricity with solar panels

VietNamNet Bridge - The government policy encouraging investment in the power sector has created a firm framework for the development of solar energy.

Office-tel model shows promise

 The office-tel model, which has been found in Vietnam’s real estate market for a decade, is a “hybrid” product between the office and hotel models, combining residential and commercial purposes. 

Vietnam launches book to prevent child abuse

 A handbook titled “Respect! My Body!”, a guide for adults and teachers to talk to children about body boundaries and sexual abuse, was launched on Tuesday in Hanoi.

Law, ordnance making discussed at NA session

 Law makers discussed adjustments to the 2017 law and ordnance making programme as well as draft contents of the 2018 programme at the ongoing third session of the 14th National Assembly (NA) on May 23.

Vietnamese embassy verifies reported arrest of fishermen in Malaysia

 The Vietnamese Embassy in Malaysia is working with local authorised agencies to verify the information that 23 Vietnamese fishermen were allegedly arrested for illegal fishing in Malaysia’s territorial waters.

Vietnam-Spain strategic partnership

 Vietnam-Spain strategic partnership

Chinese man dies in accident in Quang Ninh

 A Chinese man died while working at the Hon Phao Anchorage on the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh’s Ha Long Beach.

Vietnam sees rise in mobile e-commerce

 Vietnam has seen a rise in mobile e-commerce, also known as m-commerce, an effective channel for retailing in the digital era.

JLL: Bright outlook for Hanoi and HCMC tourism

 Hanoi and HCM City have been listed among 26 key cities in regard to hotel destinations in the Asia Pacific region, according to the latest report from JLL.

Cyber-attacks have become a fact of life

 Five days fter being released, the WannaCry ransomware has infected more than 300,000 devices in over 150 countries worldwide, as reported by the United States Homeland Security Advisor.

WannaCry still a threat in Vietnam

 HCM City Department of Information and Communication has reported that computers at some agencies are still infected with WannaCry ransomware.

Moody’s: Strong FDI will continue to help VN diversify economy

Vietnam’s B1 rating and positive outlook reflect its expectation that strong FDI inflows will continue to diversify the country’s economy when compared with similarly rated peers, Moody’s Investors Service said on Monday.

Vietnamese farmers need $4.4b support package: experts

 Farmers and enterprises need practical support from the credit package of VNĐ100 trillion (US$4.44 billion) for clean and high-tech agriculture development, according to experts.