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70% foreign stake in Vietnam shipbuilder backed
The Transport Ministry has proposed that Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (SBIC) be allowed to sell 70% of shares at Song Cam Shipbuilding Joint Stock Company to Damen Shipyards Group.
Sea turtles need protection from extinction
New measures to protect sea turtles are needed as their number has fallen sharply because of human impact and economic development, delegates heard at a conference on July 3 in the central province of Ninh Thuan.
Latin America, Vietnam to expand trade
Vietnam and Latin American countries have supplementary business structures, which could help boost economic development.
Transport ministry affirms wavy railway meets safety standards
The Ministry of Transport (MoT) issued a press release on July 3 saying that the controversial wavy line of an under-construction urban railway project observes technical standards.
Composer An Thuyen dies aged 65
Composer An Thuyen, who is well-known for his songs inspired by national folk music, died at 65 of a heart attack on July 3 in Hanoi.
Park wins 2nd UNESCO recognition
Central Viet Nam's Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park received its second UNESCO recognition on July 3.
RoK, Vietnam discuss tourism upgrades
More than 70 government officials and personnel from travel agencies, hotels as well as academics from Vietnam and the Republic of Korea exchanged notes and shared best practices at a tourism workshop held on July 3 in HCM City.
Forestry sector climbs sharply in first half
The country's forestry sector grew by 8.3% in the first six months of this year, its highest-ever growth rate for a half-year period.
Farming investment remains inadequate
Investment in agriculture and rural development seems to be decreasing year by year in total socio-economic development, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).
Vinhomes attracts foreign buyers
Foreigners registered to buy 112 apartments of Vinhomes Central Park within two hours on July 1, when the amended Law on Housing and Real Estate Business came into effect.