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Ha Long Bay remains unpolluted despite nearby floods: Vietnam official
Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in northern Vietnam, remains uncontaminated in spite of coal, sludge and other waste swept away by floodwaters from nearby coal mines, the bay’s manager has confirmed.
More foreign giants to set up its own airline in Vietnam
With a Russian company recently revealing its plan to establish an airline in Vietnam, Vietnamese tourism firms will have to “fight against giants” to keep their market share, an industry insider said.
Vietnam at risk of power shortage as coal mining halted by floods
Vietnam is at risk of a electricity shortage as thermal power plants countrywide have no supply of coal left, after productions at coal mines in the northern Quang Ninh Province were halted several days ago due to heavy rainfalls and floods.
Vietnam police hunt for Pakistani suspect in street robbery
Police in Ho Chi Minh City are hunting a Pakistani man suspected of leading a gang that allegedly stole VND13.8 million (US$635) from a local vendor in a street robbery last month.
Bear cub saved, sent to Vietnam Bear Rescue Center
A Malayan sun bear that was rescued in a wildlife trafficking case in northern Vietnam was put under the care of Animals Asia and the Vietnam Bear Rescue Center on July 30, local media said.
Spending for importing cars goes up considerably
Vietnam spent a total of US$3.4 billion for importing cars and spare parts within the first seven months this year, marking a considerable increase against the same period last year.
Entrepreneur donates Rolls-Royce Phantom to flood victims
A Vietnamese entrepreneur has given support to flood victims in the northern province of Quang Ninh in the form of a supercar, which will be auctioned to get cash for relief activities, a local newspaper reported.
Tamed elephants in central Vietnam under permanent watch
The increasing threat from tusk thieves has left mahouts of a national park in Vietnam with no way to protect their tamed elephants except by watching them permanently, even sleeping with the animals at night.
In Vietnam, youths drawn to foreign urban sports
Sports originating from other countries like skateboarding, tricking, rollerblading and kendo have seen an increasing number of young Vietnamese players who have been attracted to them for different reasons.
Vietnam remains among world’s top optimistic markets: Nielsen
Vietnam remains among the top ten most optimistic markets globally, despite a strong decline in consumer confidence in the second quarter of this year, a consumer insight firm said.