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Vietnam Airlines called ‘unprofessional’ after network security incident

VietNamNet Bridge - Regarding the cyberattacks at Noi Bai and Tan Son Nhat Airports on July 29, experts from BKAV, Vietnam's leading network security firm, believe that Vietnam Airlines’ computers might have been controlled by spyware.

Central bank sounds alarm after hackers hit Vietnam Airlines, airports

 The State Bank of Vietnam has written to banks, credit institutions and financial organisations, warning them against hackers a day after the websites of Noi Bai and Tan Son Nhat airports and Vietnam Airlines were hacked.

Real estate, healthcare lead in Vietnam’s business boom

More than 80,800 enterprises entered into or returned to Vietnam’s business scene in the first seven months, with the sectors of real estate and healthcare seeing the most impressive increases in new companies.

Music concert of Studio Ghibli to be held in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – The perennial music composed for the animations of Japan’s Studio Ghibli will come to audiences at concerts held on August 19 and 20 at the Rec Room venue.

7-9 storms and tropical depressions to hit East Sea this year

VietNamNet Bridge - The Vietnam National Meteorological Center has said that from now until the end of the year, seven to nine storms and tropical depressions will affect the East Sea.

Mekong water diversion projects threaten Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - Experts have warned that Vietnam is in danger as Thailand, Laos and Cambodia are speeding up their Mekong water diversion plans.

Minh to make surprise at his Rio Games

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese badminton player Nguyen Tien Minh said he may surprise those attending the Rio Olympics, in his response to recent rumours that minimized his chances against Chinese Lin Dan in their coming meet.

Vietnam's bank CEOs receive sky-high salaries

VietNamNet Bridge - The steering committee of Vietcombank, members of the board of directors and supervisory board receive VND1.9 billion a year in salary each. 

Vietnam, EU FTA creates new dispute settlement court

The government of Vietnam has successfully negotiated a free trade agreement (FTA) with the EU that incorporates a new method for the resolution of disputes between foreign investors and states.

Hanoi announces transport plan to 2030

Hanoi on Saturday made public the planning of transportation development in the capital city from now to 2030, with a vision to 2050. The plan needs total capital of up to nearly $55.4 billion.

Vietnamese divas plan Autumn Reunion

 VietNamNet Bridge – Beautiful songs about Ha Noi’s autumn will be performed at the DIVA Viet Nam: Autumn Reunion concert that will be held at Friendship Palace on August 13.

Vietnam to lose 2.08% of daylight working hours by 2025

Vietnam will lose 2.08 per cent of daylight working hours by 2025 due to rising temperatures, according to the “Climate Change and Labor: Impacts of Heat in the Workplace” report from the UNDP released recently.

New incentives for using hi-tech park

The Ministry of Science and Technology and the Hoa Lạc Hi-tech Park are to complete a draft of a decree on specific investment incentives for the park, according to the ministry.

Nokia to come back to Vietnam with two new phone models

VietNamNet Bridge - Nokia will return to the global market, including Vietnam later this year with two new phone models, according to distributor FPT Trading.

Saigon residents catch giant monitor lizard

VietNamNet Bridge – Several people living along Rach Bang Canal in District 7, HCM City on July 30 caught a monitor lizard of up to 1.5 meters long, weighing over 15 kg.

Vingroup to increase its charter capital to $1b

Vingroup (VIC) asked its shareholders for the issuance of about 484.5 million additional shares to increase the charter capital from the capital surplus, according to local media.

National Assembly working group inspects Formosa

A working group led by the chairman of the National Assembly Committee on Science, Technology and Environment has arrived in Ha Tinh to supervise the implementation of the law on environmental protection on Formosa Ha Tinh Steel Company.

Binh Dinh workshop promotes links in physics

 Physicists from 13 countries worldwide gathered at a seminar on physics which kicked off in the central province of Binh Dinh on August 1.

Vietnamese footballers to train in South Korea

 The national football team will enjoy a training course in the Republic of Korea as one of their activities in preparing for the upcoming ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Cup.

Vietnam has over 14 million hectares of forest: ministry

 Vietnam had more than 14 million hectares of forest as of December 21, 2015, including over 10.1 million hectares of natural forest and nearly 3.9 million hectares of planted forest.