Transport Minister Dinh La Thang called for further preliminary studies of plans to open five cross-border bus routes between Vietnamq and Thailand during a May 14 talk with his Thai counterpart, Prajin Juntons, in Hanoi.

Vietnam's Nguyen Thi That has been invited to take part in a training course in Switzerland.

Vietnam pocketed its third win at the Badminton World Federation Sudirman Cup in China, beating Australian 3-2 on May 14.

Vietnamese firms need to enhance their role in the food industry value chain to supply more quality products and increase export of farm produce, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Unhygienic food and the overuse of plant protection and stimulants on vegetables and fruits are major obstacles to guaranteeing food safety and exporting Vietnamese vegetables and fruits to foreign markets.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has urged the restructuring of agriculture to increase farmers' incomes, produce higher-quality products and improve export competitiveness.

More companies in HCM City and southern provinces are hiring employees with disabilities because of their high productivity and diligence, according to HCM City-based Disability Research and Capacity Development Centre.

Thousands of logistics entrepreneurs are struggling with a serious shortage of employees since a rapid increase of services demands, the Vietnam Logistics Institute (VNLI) has said.

Catherine Besch of the US keeps busy caring for dogs, cats, chickens and ducks at a shelter in Cam Ha Com-mune, 2km from Hai Ba Trung Street in Hoi An.

Vietnam defeated Italy 5-0 in the second round of the Badminton World Federation Sudirman Cup on May 13 in China.