VIETNAM TODAY

PM: Vietnam resolutely safeguards its sovereignty

PM Nguyen Tan Dung reiterated Vietnam’s consistent stance on defending its sovereignty following the Chinese illegal placement of its oil rig deep inside the country's territorial waters at a reception for Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi in Hanoi.

Deputy PM Minh holds talks with Chinese State Councillor

Deputy PM Pham Binh Minh and Chinese State Councillor Yang Jiechion conducted a meeting in Hanoi in their capacity as Chairs of the two countries’ Steering Committee for Bilateral Cooperation.

Hanoi exhibition on Vietnam’s sovereignty over sea and islands

A Fine art exhibition themed “Vietnam’s sovereignty over sea and islands” opened in Hanoi on June 18.

Japan to ease visa rules for Vietnam

The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on June 17 announced plans to relax visa rules for tourists from Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines in a bid to double the number of foreign visitors ahead of the 2020 Summer Olympics

Vietnam's coral reefs face extinction

Many species of coral reefs in Vietnam are on the verge of extinction as a result of over exploitation.

China dog-eaters dodge activists with early feast

Residents in a southern Chinese city that has come under fire for an annual summer solstice festival in which thousands of dogs are slaughtered for food have held their feasts early to avoid attention.

Quy Phuoc, Anh Vien wins gold at SEA Swimming Champs

Two Vietnamese athletes earned gold medals in the Southeast Asian Age Group Swimming Championships which kicked off in Singapore on June 17.

HCM City streets overwhelmed by rain

A heavy rain on June 17 not only flooded many streets in HCM City, but also caused serious traffic jams, inconveniencing residents all over the city.

Vietnam, Netherlands join efforts to cope with climate change

PM Nguyen Tan Dung and his counterpart Mark Rutte co-chaired a high-level conference on collaborative support to development of the Mekong Delta in Hanoi.

Hanoi in top five budget-friendly cities globally

Hanoi has been cited as one of the top five most budget-friendly destinations for a short getaway excursion for two people, according to a recent survey by TripAdvisor – the world’s largest tourism website.

Endangered tigers thrown from truck

During a pursuit with police in Nghe An Province, two tigers on the endangered species list were thrown from a truck and are now receiving treatment.

Putin, Poroshenko discuss Ukraine ceasefire as two TV crew killed

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart Petro Poroshenko held talks on Tuesday over a possible ceasefire in Ukraine, as two members of a Russian television crew were killed in the ex-Soviet state's separatist east.

NA agrees to loosen law on nationality

National Assembly members yesterday agreed that the Law on Vietnamese Nationality should be amended to allow overseas Vietnamese more flexibility in retaining their citizenship.

Obama to create world's largest ocean preserve

Moving to protect fragile marine life, President Barack Obama announced plans Tuesday to create the largest ocean preserve in the world by banning drilling, fishing and other activities in a massive stretch of the Pacific Ocean.

Travel agencies charge for children

Many Vietnamese parents are complaining that local tour agencies are using various tricks to take money from children, who should get free services.

Hanoi ranks 8th in terms of child welfare, rights

A new study released in Hanoi on June 17 by the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) ranks Hanoi eighth among 63 provinces and cities for child protection.

Top 50 businesses in Vietnam named

A ceremony was held in Ho Chi Minh City on June 17 to announce the top fifty most effective businesses in Vietnam.

China’s drilling rig likely to move

China’s oil rig Haiyang Shiyou-981 was probably preparing to move to a new position on June 17 as it lowered its two cranes, according to reporters at the site.

HCM City to raise preschool subsidy

The HCM City People's Council last Saturday approved a resolution to increase subsidies for preschool education, which will take effect on June 24.

Seaplane tours to be available in Vietnam soon

The Thien Minh travel group has announced that it will offer seaplane tours this September, becoming the first supplier of this kind of tourism service in the country.

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