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Q-health reaches out to central Vietnam
Doctors and health care management experts from Chung Ang University demonstrated techniques for goiter and knee surgeries at the Quang Nam Central General Hospital through health care programme, Q-Health.
Vietnam third in urban green contest
A Vietnam Energy Bank team comprising Dang Huynh, Mai Anh and Nguyen Thi Thuy Duong from Ho Chi Minh City-based Foreign Trade University, has won third prize in the Go Green in the City contest in Paris.
First half industrial production up 5.8%
Vietnam's industrial production is seeing improvement, with estimated growth of 5.8% seen in the first half of this year, higher than last year's 5.3% rise.
Leather exports to top US$12 billion
Leather footwear and handbag exports are expected to top US$12 billion this year, achieving the target, the Vietnam Leather and Footwear Association (Lefaso) said.
More social housing in Hanoi
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung signed a directive to increase the number of social housing projects in Hanoi, while ending construction of commercial housing projects in the city centre.
Chinese ships ram, damage Vietnam vessel
A Vietnam Fishing Surveillance Department ship was deliberately rammed and seriously damaged by two Chinese ships illegally operating in Vietnamese waters on June 23.
Forestry firms get int'l nod
Two Vietnamese companies are the first in the country to be awarded the full certificate on forest management and chain of custody from the Forest Stewardship Council International (FSC) on June 20.
Vinaphone to slash rates for international roaming
Vinaphone, announced on June 18 that it will reduce rates for its international roaming services in Australia, Canada and the United States, while making telephone calls back to Vietnam.
Hungary opens trade office in Vietnam
The Hungarian National Trading House (HNTH) was launched in Hanoi on June 18 with the aim of promoting trade activities between Hungarian and Vietnamese enterprises.
VCCI forecasts rising sales towards year-end
Total sales for Vietnamese businesses are expected to rise in the second half of this year, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) has announced.