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Village hosts children’s festival

 VietNamNet Bridge – Various activities themed around the childhoods of 12 ethnic groups will be organised at the Viet Nam National Village for Ethnic Culture – Tourism in the outskirts of Hanoi throughout August.

Investigation into Binh Dinh’s illegal logging expanded

Vinh Thanh District’s Forest Protection Division in the central province of Binh Dinh on Tuesday started criminal proceedings as part of a case in which nearly 107 cu.m of doi timber was illegally logged 

Seeds progress at VTF Junior Tour 3

 VietNamNet Bridge – Surprises came on the fourth day of the VTF Junior Tour 3 – Vietravel Cup 2018, held on Tuesday at the tennis complex of Nình Binh Gymnasium.

Young people with cancer increasing

 VietNamNet Bridge – Her family history showed no signs of breast cancer, but despite this, a 27-year-old woman living in Hung Yen Northern Province still examined herself at home.

Vietnam to restrict import of scrap

The General Department of Viet Nam Customs will study and submit to the Ministry of Finance a proposal to the Government to restrict imports of scrap materials and move towards a ban on scrap imports to Vietnam.

Vietnam - Japan cultural festival held in Danang

 The Vietnam - Japan Cultural Exchange Festival 2018 with the theme “Vietnam – Japan: 45 Years of Friendship” was held in the central city of Danang from July 26 to 30.

A close look at dam collapse incident in Laos

 The Xe Pian-Xe Nam Noy hydropower dam in Laos burst at 8:00pm on July 23, causing flash floods in 10 low-lying villages and completely isolating Sanamxay district.

Boney M to thrill Vietnamese audience again

 World renowned disco band Boney M is set to enliven Nha Trang city with a live show taking place at Vinpearl Land on August 10.

HCM City asks for regulations on officetels, condotels

 Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has sent a document to the Government Office to ask Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc to issue regulations on officetel, condotel and resort management.

Go-Viet to start services in HCM City

 Ride-hailing brand Go-Viet of Indonesian firm Go-Jek will begin operations in 12 districts in HCM City in early August, providing the ride-hailing service Go-Bike and on-demand delivery service Go-Send.

Dozens of houses by Da River evacuated due to erosion

 Dozens of houses by Da River have been evacuated due to erosion after some other fell into the river.

HCM City Spiderman fined

 A popular internet clip has shown a man being detained and later fined for wearing a Spiderman costume on HCM City’s Nguyen Hue pedestrian street.

Vietnamese brands attracting more Japanese investors

Japanese enterprises are entering the Vietnamese market gradually by buying into Vietnamese enterprises and cementing their positions in business fields with stable growth.

Local car production on the rise

 The automobile market is expected to change dramatically from now to the end of this year as the production of cars in Viet Nam starts to recover.

Securities firms post 54% growth in first-half revenue

 Good first-quarter performances have helped the 21 biggest securities companies post higher half-year earnings in 2018 despite the decline of the stock market in the past quarter.

VN Central bank may sell $4-10b to stabilise forex market: HSC

 The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) could sell from US$4-10 billion to commercial banks this year to stabilise the foreign exchange market if necessary, HCM City Securities Corporation (HSC) forecast.

Ministry to further investigate Con Cung

 The Ministry of Industry and Commerce’s Market Surveillance Agency plans to further investigate Con Cung company’s compliance with regulations on clear origin, product quality, origin stamps, consumer protection, and commercial activities.

Fake goods rampant in HCM City

 VietNamNet Bridge – Fake and imitation goods are openly sold in many places in HCM City, with their sellers making huge profits.

Installment payment vaccine packages launched

 VietNamNet Bridge – High-quality vaccines are available to people on low income with a zero percent interest rate on installment payments.

Vietnam strengthens protection of rare sea turtles

 Rare Vietnamese marine turtles are critically threatened due to illegal hunting, despite the animals having the highest level of legal protection.