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Malaysian giant joins US$3.5 billion power plant
The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) and Malaysian Toyo-Ink Corporation on August 1 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the Hau River 2 thermal power plant to be built under the build-operate-transfer (BOT) model.
Hanoi’s move to support tourists
Hanoi launched a tourist support division on August 1 to solve as quickly as possible incidents reported by tourists, and provide them with necessary information about the capital city.
Hanoi to host National Children’s Forum
Children nationwide will have a chance to voice their opinions on the amendments to the Law on Child Protection, Care and Education at the National Children’s Forum, slated in Hanoi for August 8-9.
State costume design contest launched
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on August 1 launched a contest to design State formal costume that will be worn at national and international events.
Chinese seaman rescued in Vietnam’s waters
A Chinese seaman was saved by Vietnamese vessel QB 91223TS captained by Nguyen Trong Hieu from the central province of Quang Binh on July 27.
Former Tien Lang officials get final sentences
The Haiphong City People’s Court on August 1 announced the final sentences given to defendants involved in “destroying property, irresponsibility and causing serious consequences” in relation to a case of coercive land reclamation in Vinh Quang commune, Tien Lang District.
Diplomat confident of stronger Singapore-Vietnam ties
The relationship between Singapore and Vietnam has been growing very steadily, affirmed Singapore Minister of Foreign Affairs K. Shanmugam.
Vietnam, Philippines boost marine cooperation
Senior officials from the Philippines and Vietnam have underscored sea and ocean cooperation as the cornerstone of the two countries’ relations.
Experts discuss raising the level of adulthood to 18
A group of independent experts announced their research project on raising the age of majority to 18 at a seminar in Hanoi on July 31.
Final sentences for Tien Lang farmers announced
The Supreme People’s Court in its appeals trial on July 30 announced the sentences given to six defendants charged with “murder and resisting on-duty officials” in relation to a case of coercive land reclamation in Haiphong city.