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Tay Ninh: more soldier remains brought home from Cambodia
A ceremony was held at the Xa Mat international border gate in Tan Bien district, southern Tay Ninh province on June 30 to welcome home 143 sets of remain of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers who died in Cambodia during wartime.
Aquatic production expands in first half of 2014
Vietnam’s aquatic production and seafood catch picked up in the first half of 2014 despite complicated developments in the East Sea, the Directorate of Fisheries said at a conference on June 30.
Hanoi fair to bring Vietnamese goods to consumers
Hanoi will host the second Vietnamese Goods Fair from August 22-26 with a view to bringing locally-made products with high quality and reasonable prices to consumers.
Hanoi to host national recreational dance competition
The 4th National Recreational Dance Championship will be held in the capital in July with both professional and amateur hip-hop dancers taking part.
Vietnamese authorities stay strong at oil rig site
China keeps five military ships to defend its oil rig Haiyang Shiyou – 981 which is illegally standing in Vietnam’s continental shelf and exclusive economic zone, reported the Vietnam Fisheries Surveillance Department on June 30.
Lyon city helps HCM City develop public transport
Leaders of Lyon have affirmed their willingness to aid Ho Chi Minh City in the field in the coming time, as the French city has strength in constructing and managing public transport projects.
Chinese vessels keep hindering Vietnamese ships
Chinese vessels on June 29 were arranged in two rows to prevent Vietnamese law enforcement ships from approaching the area where the oil rig Haiyang Shiyou-981 is illegal standing.
Vietnam wins three bronzes at world aerobics event
Vietnam won three bronze medals in the age group event at the ongoing World Aerobic Gymnastics Championships and World Age Group competitions from June 23-29 in Cancun, Mexico.
Central Highlands reviews socio-economic situation
Minister of Public Security Tran Dai Quang presided over a meeting held in Gia Lai province on June 28, reviewing the implementation of socio-economic development goals set for the Central Highlands in the first half of 2014 and outlining key tasks for the remainder of the year.
Life term upheld in insurance scam
The Appeals Court in Quang Ninh on June 27 upheld the life sentence handed to Bui Thi Thu Hang for swindling people off millions of dollars in an insurance scam.