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Foreign funds keep pouring money into Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - A high economic growth rate, prosperous stock market, and the government’s determination to divest from state-owned enterprises all make Vietnam a promising market.

HCM City to stop building high-rises downtown

HCM City plans to cease the construction of high-rise apartment buildings in the downtown area while focusing on building apartment complexes along major public transport routes in Districts 2, 9 and Thu Duc.

Training given for early intervention for autistic children

 VietNamNet Bridge – Teachers and therapists from schools and hospitals around the country on Monday resumed training in practical autism intervention skills.

Illegal walkway at heritage site removed: local authorities

 VietNamNet Bridge – Illegal construction on Cai Ha Mountain inside the UNESCO heritage site of Trang An in the northern province of Ninh Binh has been completely removed, local authorities confirmed on July 10.

Restored towers at My Son sanctuary ready to serve visitors

Tower K, a rare building remaining in the complex of temples at My Son Sanctuary in Duy Xuyen district, the central province of Quang Nam, is now ready to welcome visitors after being upgraded

China-made medicines with Valsartan to be withdrawn

The Drug Administration under the Ministry of Health on Tuesday tasked all provincial departments of health and medicine manufacturers and pharmacies to suspend the circulation of all types of medicine containing Valsartan 

Family planning ensures sustainable development: experts

Vietnam has made huge strides in ensuring access to family planning. Ongoing investment has ensured that contraceptives, services and information are available to virtually the entire nation, 

Two new species of Camellia from Vietnam published in Korean journal

 VietNamNet Bridge – Two new species of Camellia flowers found in Vu Quang National Park in Vietnam’s central province of Ha Tinh have been entered the Korean Journal of Plant Taxonomy.

Vietnam to become South Korean car part production center

Vietnam’s policy on tightening control over import and decreased domestic consumption as well as exports in South Korea have prompted South Korean investors to set their car part production bases in Vietnam.

Vietnamese students win big at int'l math competition in Bulgaria

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese students won 29 individual and 14 team prizes at the Bulgaria International Mathematics Competition 2018 (BIMC 2018) which took place in Burgas, Bulgaria last week.

Congratulations to Thailand on successful rescue of trapped football team

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam has congratulated Thailand on the successful rescue of all members of the football team trapped in a flooded cave in Chiang Rai province for over two weeks.

NA Standing Committee to convene 25th session on July 11

The Standing Committee of the 14th National Assembly will review the outcomes of the legislature’s fifth meeting and initially discuss preparations for the next sitting during its 25th session scheduled to open in Hanoi on July 11. 

Phu Tho volunteers donate 800 units of blood

 VietNamNet Bridge – Up to 800 units of blood were collected in one day in the northern province of Phu Tho, according to the provincial steering committee of blood donation.

Cat Linh - Ha Dong metro line connected to national power grid

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Cat Linh - Ha Dong elevated railway in Hanoi has been connected to the national power grid for its trial operation this month, according to the railway project management board. 

HCM City to cut internet fees for local workers

The HCM City Federation of Labour on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Saigontourist Cable TV Company to carry out a preferential pricing programme for television and internet service packages for manual workers.

SEZ draft law postponed, SEZ real estate market still hot

Experts have affirmed that the real estate market in Van Don, Phu Quoc and Bac Van Phong will not be influenced by the National Assembly’s decision on delaying the adoption of the draft law on special economic zones (SEZs). 

UNESCO to send experts to examine cave complex in Central Highlands

A team of experts from UNESCO will be setting off to the Krong No volcanic site in the central province of Dak Nong between July 17 and 22 to examine the possibility of recognising it as a Global Geopark.

Vietnamese goalkeeper Dung to present “Man of the Match” award at World Cup

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung left for Russia to present the “Man of the Match” award at the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup semi-final between England and Croatia on July 12.

Co Loa Citadel still seriously encroached: experts

 VietNamNet Bridge – Architects, historians and scientists discussed measures to preserve Co Loa—Hanoi’s oldest citadel—and promote its cultural and historical value at a conference in Hanoi last weekend.

That climbs two places in world cycling rankings

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese cyclist Nguyen Thi That has jumped two places in the International Cycling Union (UCI)’s rankings to 34th, making her the highest ranked Asian in the world.