VietNamNet Bridge – Dozens of fish were found dead in four detention basins in the past few weeks in the coastal province of Quang Ninh, emanating a stench.

The State Bank of Viet Nam should consider developing a roadmap to remove regulations on credit growth limits and interest rate caps as it isn’t suitable due to the country’s achievements in stabilising the nation’s economy, according to experts.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Besides beautiful beaches, white sand dunes are another attraction for tourists in the central province of Quang Binh.

 Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue has asked the State audit agency to review the investigation conclusions concerning tax liabilities of two beer corporations amounting up to VND4.35 trillion (US$191 million).

 Viet Nam’s tea exports dropped in both volume and value in the first four months of 2018, despite a price hike.

 The Prime Minister’s working group has asked the ministries of Finance and Planning and Investment to swiftly lift the foreign ownership limit of 49 per cent at enterprises where foreign investment is not restricted.

 At least five persons died, and two others were injured in a series of crashes on Monday morning.

 Vietnam won a bronze medal yesterday at the AFF U16 Girls’ Championship in Indonesia.

 The Ministry of Health has drafted a law on alcohol abuse, in which it proposes creating a ban on the sale of alcohol during certain hours.

VietNamNet Bridge - The rapid expansion of food & beverage, restaurant and pharmacy chains in the last few years has led to the general opinion that they are easily profitable. But there are pitfalls that companies must be aware of. 

 Experts’ reactions to the Ministry of Finance’s (MoF) tax adjustment draft have been mixed, while the business community struggles to keep up with the variety of proposed tax hikes.

 A state-owned consultancy has proposed adjustments to the expansion plan for Ho Chi Minh City-based Tan Son Nhat international airport that would result in much lower costs than one proposed by the French consultancy ADPi.

 The LH-ATM team from Lac Hong University in the southern province of Dong Nai won the 2018 Vietnam Robot Contest (Robocon Vietnam) after defeating another team from the same university – LH-Galaxy.

 Amidst the current financial constraints, the continuing mobilisation of financial resources from non-state sectors for transport infrastructure development is necessary, according to experts.

 A wide range of activities to celebrate the 128th birth anniversary of late President Ho Chi Minh (May 19) will be held in Ho Chi Minh City. 

 Vietnam lost to Thailand 2-3 in the penalty shootout, following a goalless draw in the official time to rank fourth in the AFC Women’s Futsal Championship 2018 on May 12, which was held at the Hua Mak Gymnasium in Bangkok.

 More attention should be paid to developing affordable house- for-rent projects in an effort to resolve the severe shortage of housing for low-income earners, young couples, the elderly and workers in urban areas, experts have said.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam lost to Thailand 2-3 in the penalty shootout, following a goalless draw in the official time to rank fourth in the AFC Women’s Futsal Championship 2018 on May 12.

An excavation has unearthed a section of the foundations and walls of a trench on the southwest of the ruined Dien Hai Citadel in the city’s downtown district following a restoration project that began last month.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting yesterday warned northern mountainous provinces that there would be a high risk of landslides for the next couple of days.