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Czech experts laud Vietnam’s balanced, open external policy

 Experts from the Czech Republic have expressed his concerns about the recent militarisation of China in the East Sea while lauding Vietnam’s balanced and open external policy.

Wild elephants destroy farm products in Dong Nai

 VietNamNet Bridge – Wild elephants recently destroyed farm products belonging to residents in Thanh Son Commune in the southern province of Dong Nai, Ngo Van Son, 

Controversial draft law on special zones postponed

 The vote to approve the controversial draft Law on Special Administrative and Economic Units will be postponed until the sixth National Assembly session, to commence in October, instead of the on-going fifth.

Requiem for Vietnamese fallen soldiers held in London

 The Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) in the UK and the Vietnamese Association in the country held a requiem in London on June 10 for fallen Vietnamese soldiers.

Be judicious in showing patriotism

The draft Law on Special Administrative-Economic Units of Van Don, Bac Van Phong and Phu Quoc has been a hot topic not only at the on-going fifth session of the 14th National Assembly but also on the mass media during recent days. 

SOEs under trade ministry to be inspected

 The Government Inspectorate will carry out an inspection targeting State-owned enterprises (SOEs) in which the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) controls State capital.

Fireworks express desire for love, friendship on Da Nang’s night sky

Teams from Portugal and Sweden treated the audience in Da Nang city with their colourful fireworks performances on the banks of the Han River on June 9 to convey the desire for love and friendship. 

Vietnamese overseas investment exceeds $187 million

Vietnamese enterprises invested nearly 184.7 million USD in overseas projects in the first five months of this year, according to the General Statistics Office.

Vietnam sees potential for organic fertilizer business

 Vietnam’s imports of organic fertiliser has surged in the past three years, reflecting increasing demand for the green product.

Water puppetry - Vietnam's unique art form

 Water puppetry - Vietnam's unique art form

Vietnam begins testing HIV through saliva

 Much like home testing kits, the oral HIV quick test method will be launched in Vietnam for the first time, said an official of the Vietnam Administration for HIV/AIDS Control.

Vietnamese, Canadian PMs hold talks in Quebec

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau held talks in Quebec, Canada, on June 10 (local time), agreeing on measures to step up bilateral ties across fields.

New policy to attract more experts, scientists to work for HCM City gov’t

The People’s Committee of HCM City has approved a policy that would help attract experts and scientists, particularly in the fields of IT, biotech, logistics, nanotech, and the support industry, in the 2018-20 period.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 11/6

MSMEs need Gov’t support to benefit from FTAs, Vietinbank to issue 400,000 bonds in 2018, HCM City to host Mekong Beauty Show, What does HSC expect from loss-making Vinasun?     

Chinese smartphones invade Vietnamese market

The eye-catching positions at mobile phone shops in Hanoi and HCM City are now reserved for Oppo, Huawei and Vivo products, next to the areas reserved for the bestsellers of Samsung and Apple. 

A world production center – a good choice for Vietnam?

VietNamNet Bridge - The prospect of Vietnam becoming a new production base of the world seems to be clearer with Adidas’ predictions about the continued shift of the shoe outsourcing center from China to Vietnam.

Plastics recycling needs policy overhaul

VietNamNet Bridge - The recycling industry has developed well, but is still meeting barriers to further growth. 

What’s behind the figure of 200,000 unemployed university graduates?

There are about 200,000 unemployed workers with bachelor’s degrees, which accounts for 4 percent of the total number of jobless.

SOEs under trade ministry to be inspected

The Government Inspectorate will carry out an inspection targeting State-owned enterprises (SOEs) in which the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) controls State capital.

Main causes of building disputes identified

The Ministry of Construction has pointed out five major causes of disputes between investors and customers at apartment buildings.