Taking tough measures for the safety of people has become the government's top priority.

The jury of HCM City's People's Court yesterday handed down punishments ranging from nine years imprisonment to a life sentence to 11 people involved in the loss of roughly VND1 trillion

 VietNamNet Bridge – Can Tho City and seven provinces in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta have been speeding up construction of flood-proof residential clusters and moving people from flood-prone areas into them.

 Wood exports forecast to reach US$5.5 billion in 2013; Wastewater from seafood firms pollutes fish farms; Dragon Capital funds fall in June on ETF redemptions; Shoes, leather products showcased

 The Ministry of Finance submitted a proposal to the Prime Minister to help troubled coffee exporters by extending the period when they could receive loans.

 Highway 1 expansion projects begin; Realty firms say rules forced them to build large condos; Latest export, import performances unveiled; Computer market bounces back: IDC

 IDA Credits for better health care, R&D in Vietnam; Hanoi targets 8.5-9.45 pct growth in second half; Fuel traders petition ministry for another petrol price hike;  Local steelmakers call for action on anti dumping

 Vietnam, Japan research genetically modified cassava; EuroCham launches Green-Biz 2013; Seafood subject to higher anti-dumping duties; HCM City scheme for exterior bus advertising

Russian firm approved for a car and bus plant; Talks on FTA with EU hit snags; Highway to project completion; Supporting industry needs to muscle up; $7bn power plan faces short circuiting

SBV says home loan term reasonable; Ministry urges cuts to real estate projects; HCM City to replicate price control initiative; HCM City to host int’l conference on aviation logistics