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Vietnam industry lags behind potential
Modern industry in Vietnam mainly revolved around assembling parts and components, said Dr. Pham Xuan Duong, permanent deputy head of the Party Central Committee's Commission for Economic Affairs.
Japan to help Vietnam care for forests
Vietnam and Japan on July 9 signed a record of discussion on sustainable natural resource management project that will be carried out in five provinces in the northern and Central Highlands regions.
Vietnam, Cambodia meet to discuss border demarcation
The two chairmen of the Joint Committee on Demarcation and Boundary Markers on the Vietnamese – Cambodian Border agreed on a series of issues in Phnom Penh during their three -day meeting that wrapped up on July 9.
Nam enters Wimbledon doubles' second round
Vietnam's Ly Hoang Nam and his Indian partner Sumit Nagal advanced to the second round of the Wimbledon boys' doubles event.
Vietnam infrastructure to meet modern standards by 2020
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung on July 9 gave directives for the continuation of Resolution 13 to develop Vietnam's infrastructure to meet the demand of a modern, industrialised country by 2020, which was approved by the Central Committee in January 2012.
Australia to continue to give development aid
Australia has confirmed it will provide Vietnam about A$90 million (US$66.8 million) of aid in fiscal 2015.
Smiles, thank yous could boost tourism
Vietnamese people should consider tourists their family, Deputy Minister Vu Duc Dam said at a ceremony held on July 8 to mark the 55th anniversary of the tourism sector.
Pristine beaches, reefs entice tourists
The heat in the country's large cities lures thousands of Vietnamese to the beaches in the central region during their summer holidays. However, large crowds at well-known destinations, such as Nhat Le in Quang Binh and Nha Trang in Khanh Hoa, discourage local backpackers from visiting.
Vietnamese jazz saxophonist to play at ASEAN music fest
Vietnam's acclaimed jazz saxophonist Tran Manh Tuan will perform at the coming ASEAN One music festival in Thailand.
Awareness needed for green city plans
A seminar on urban green growth in Hanoi advocated for more awareness among investors and policymakers.