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Da Lat closes hotels, evacuates residents due to houses sinking

 Dozens of households in the centre of Dalat City have been called to move as their houses are sinking.

United Airlines reaches settlement with Vietnamese American passenger who was dragged off plane

David Dao, the doctor who was seen being dragged off a United Airlines jet this month in videos that sparked widespread outrage, has reached a settlement with the airline for an undisclosed amount, his lawyers said on Thursday.

Private hospitals struggle to stay open

 Many private hospitals in HCM City are on the verge of shutting down as most average patients prefer cheaper prices at public hospitals.

Investors advised to stay out of market until storm abates

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam in the last three years has had to bear negative impacts from conflicts around the world.

Beach volleyball event to begin in Can Tho

 The Asian Women’s Beach Volleyball Championship will kick off today in Can Tho Province.

Vietnam to say bye to World Bank preferential loans

World Bank preferential loans during the 2017 fiscal year will be used for sustainable development, infrastructure, improvement of tertiary education, and disaster recovery in the central region.

Can Japan ‘agri-tech’ cultivate a new crop of farmers in Vietnam?

 Nowadays the press is filled with an abundance of stories about high-tech investment of Japanese concerns into Vietnam agriculture and how it might revitalize the sector for economic growth, job creation and food security.

Vietnam runs for UNESCO Director-General position

 Ambassador Pham Sanh Chau, assistant to the Foreign Minister, presented his action plan as a candidate for the post of UNESCO General-Director to the Executive Board of UNESCO and ambassadors of the organisation’s member countries on April 27.

Formosa nears completion of environmental protection items

Hung Nghiep Formosa Ha Tinh Steel Limited Company has completed 52 out of 53 environmental protection tasks required of it after violating regulations on environmental protection.

Eight get death for smuggling heroin

 The People’s Court of Hanoi on April 27 sentenced eight people to death for trafficking 490 bricks of heroin hidden in gas cylinders, after a four-day trial.

VN U20 win friendly, lose key player for World Cup

 Nguyen Quang Hai’s perfect free kick helped Vietnam’s U20 team beat Fortuna 05 Dusseldorf’s U19 squad 4-1 in their last friendly match on April 26 in Germany.

Top badminton player exits Asian championship

 Vu Thi Trang sprang no surprises when she lost against world No 1 Tai Tzu Ying of Chinese Taipei in the second round of the Badminton Asia Championships in China.

EVN told to handle loss-making projects

 Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue has requested the Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) to review loss-making projects to ensure investment flows for its production and business. 

Vietnam presents Friendship Medal to former Argentinean Ambassador

 The Embassy of Vietnam in Buenos Aires has decided to present the President’s Friendship Medal to Claudio Gutierrez, former Argentinean Ambassador to Vietnam, for his contributions to the two countries’ relations.

Tuyen Quang seeks coordination to address Argentinean death

 The Department for External Relations of the northern province of Tuyen Quang has informed the Embassy of Argentina in Hanoi on the death of an Argentinean national due to traffic accident.

Vietnam works to create safe, healthy environment for children

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved a target programme on developing a social support system for the 2016-20 period.

PM’s visits to Laos, Cambodia help foster bilateral ties

The official visits made by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc to Cambodia and Laos wrapped up successfully, contributing to nurturing the special trustful political relations between Vietnam and the two countries.

RoK National Assembly Speaker leaves HCM City, wraps up visit

 Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Chung Sye-kyun left Ho Chi Minh City on April 27, wrapping up his three-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.

Vietnam to actively contribute to promoting ASEAN connectivity

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will attend the 30thASEAN Summit and related meetings in Manila, the Philippines from April 28-29 at the invitation of Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte.

Vietnam, Indonesia air forces enhance ties

 Lieutenant General Phan Van Giang, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army and Deputy Defence Minister, hosted a reception in Hanoi on April 27 for visiting Air Force Chief of Staff of Indonesia General Hadi Tjahjanto.