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Singapore, Vietnam air forces boost cooperation

 A Singaporean delegation led by Chief of the Republic of Singapore Air Force Major General Hoo Cher Mou is visiting Vietnam with the aim of boosting defence cooperation between the two countries.

Singapore intercepts tusks and rhino horns bound for Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – Singapore authorities have seized nearly 2,000 pieces of ivory tusks and four rhino horns from shipping containers from Kenya on their way to Vietnam.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 2/4

 ‘Made in Vietnam’ label popular in RoK, Singapore, Emart fast tracks supermarket centre in HCM City, VIB named a leading Asian Trade Bank, Automobile imports from India surge high, Industrial production up 9.1 percent in Q1

Singapore releases SEA Games music

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Singapore Southeast Asian Games Organising Committee (SINGSOC) has launched the official music album for the 28th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games to be held in Singapore from June 5 to 16.

Singapore biggest foreign investor in HCMC

 VietNamNet Bridge – Singapore has become the biggest foreign investor in HCMC with 719 operational projects worth nearly US$8.22 billion,

Government News 15/1

PM welcomes new Saudi Arabian Ambassador; Mekong Delta city expands cooperation with Singapore; Vietnam to implement incentives for overseas beneficiaries; NA Chairman welcomes Uruguay delegates; Viet Nam marks diplomatic ties with China

Vietnam thrash Singapore 11-0 in U19 Championship qualifier

 Vietnam trounced Singapore, 11-0, in the opening match of the Asian Women's U19 Championship qualifier in Hanoi on November 5.

Phu Quoc to be linked with Singapore, Siem Reap by air

 Two air routes connecting Phu Quoc island district in southern Kien Giang province with Singapore and Siem Riep of Cambodia will be officially launched in November this year.

Vietnam treasures ties with Singapore

Vietnam always places high importance on boosting stronger ties with ASEAN member countries including Singapore, Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong told former Prime Minister and Emeritus Senior Minister of Singapore, Goh Chok Tong.

Political News 22/9

Benin recognizes Vietnam's market economy; Singapore, Vietnam boost security cooperation; Lao Deputy PM visits Vietnam; Vietnam attends ASEAN Chief Justices Meeting; New Parliament House to begin operations in October

Vietnam, Singapore share anti-corruption experiences

A delegation from the Government Inspectorate of Vietnam is on a four-day visit to Singapore to share experiences in directing and managing anti-corruption efforts with Singapore’s Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau.

Political News 11/8

 Vietnam army to have S-400 system soon; Congratulations on Singapore’s National Day; Vietnam highlights regional connectivity at ESCAP session; Fully developing Vietnam-Australia cooperation potential; Brunei seeks closer ties with Vietnam

Singapore, Vietnam examine defence cooperation

 Both nations expressed their satisfaction with positive developments in defence ties through delegation exchange and naval cooperation at their defence policy dialogue in Hanoi on July 22.

Singapore, Vietnam hold 8th political consultation

 A Foreign Ministry delegation led by Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Quang Vinh conducted the 8th political consultation and fourth exchange with the Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs from July 10-11.

S’pore tourism expertise sought to develop Phu Quoc

 VietNamNet Bridge – Minister of Planning and Investment Bui Quang Vinh has called for Singapore to assist Vietnam to zone and develop Phu Quoc Island off mainland Kien Giang Province into a high-end tourism and technology center in Southeast Asia.

SEA Games lineup unveiled

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Southeast Asian (SEA) Games Federation Council has finalised the coming SEA Games' programme with 36 sports, six more than what were announced months earlier.

Vietnam loses "gold mines" at 28th SEA Games

 VietNamNet Bridge - At the meeting of the Southeast Asia Sports Council held in Singapore on Monday, Singapore, the host country of the 28th Southeast Asian Games, announced 36 sports events with 402 sets of medals.

Chi to enter Steinway Int'l Youth Competition in Singapore

 VietNamNet Bridge – Do Hoang Linh Chi, 17, will represent Viet Nam in the Steinway International Youth Competition for Asian countries to be held in Singapore, on July 26.

Five countries support Vietnam’s martial art Vovinam at next SEA Games

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vovinam – the martial art created by Vietnam - wins the strong support of five countries for a chance to appear in the 28th Southeast Asia Games, said Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Olympic Committee – Mr. Hoang Vinh Giang.

30 sports at 28th SEA Games announced

 VietNamNet Bridge – Singapore has announced 30 sports for competition at the 28th Southeast Asian Games scheduled for the summer of 2015.