Vietnamese contestant predicted for a top five Miss Universe place

 Famous magazine Missosology has forecasted that Miss Vietnam Universe 2017 H'Hen-Nie could finish in top five of Miss Universe 2018.

Hundreds of artefacts donated to Ba Ria-Vung Tau Museum

 A collector has donated 376 items in his collection to the Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province Museum.

Grab cars not forced to show taxi signage

 The Ministry of Transport has proposed a new regulation on taxi management in which Grab Car is not listed as a local taxi service but e-contracted passenger transportation.

No mass firing of teachers in Mekong province

Director of the province’s Education and Training Department Nguyen Minh Luan told media at a press briefing that the dismissal would follow a roadmap and not be carried out en masse as reported earlier.

Le Quang Liem to compete in Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival

 VietNamNet Bridge – Top Vietnamese chess player Le Quang Liem will compete in the 25th Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival in United Arab Emirates today.

Tan Son Nhat airport to be expanded to north and south

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Transport Minister has agreed with the Ministry of Defense to expand Tan Son Nhat International Airport in HCM City to both the south and north where a 157-ha golf course is located. 

US-China trade war evolves into battle for power

 The US-China relationship is not a story of only two countries; it also involves other countries and international institutions such the as World Trade Organisation. — Photo indiatvnews.com

Vietnam crash out of AFF U16 champs

VN were knocked out of the qualifying round at the ASEAN Football Federation U-16 Championship in Indonesia yesterday after drawing with Myanmar 2-2 in the fifth match of Group A. 

Trade Ministry to investigate firms like Mumuso

 The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has announced its decision to inspect retailers with a business model similar to that of Mumuso Viet Nam Company Limited.

Vietnam faces volatile foreign capital inflow

 Although the direction of foreign capital inflow is becoming increasingly unpredictable due to many external factors, experts say that Viet Nam is still an attractive destination for foreign investors.

VN stocks slip on China-US trade fears

 Vietnamese shares struggled on Monday following the decline of the Chinese market while blue chips continued to suffer from strong net foreign selling.

Cathedral Concert brings chamber music closer to audience

A free entrance concert in St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Hanoi has brought the chamber art form closer to public audience.

Hanoi's walking zone attracts tourists

 Hanoi's walking zone attracts tourists

Renewable energy seeks investment to thrive

 Renewable energy is undeniably a popular trend in the energy sector while other traditional forms of energy such as fossil fuel and hydropower are winding down. 

Vietnam’s tea exports fall 6.9 percent in revenue

Vietnam’s tea exports dropped 11% year on year in volume to 61,530 tonnes, and 6.9 percent in value to nearly $100 million as of mid-July, according to the General Department of Vietnam Custom.

Ancient fishing village in Hue at sunrise

Van Quat Dong fishing village on Tam Giang lagoon in Thua Thien- Hue province has attracted visitors to its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere and simple local life.

BUSINESS NEWS 7/8

 Vietnam – attractive destination of Chinese enterprises, PetroVietnam signs deals on Sao Vang-Dai Nguyet gas field exploitation, Hanoi takes lead in FDI attraction, Vietnam’s tea exports fall 6.9 percent in revenue

Social News 7/8

Dien Bien children risk lives fishing for wood, Smart city control centre opens on Phú Quốc Island, Health ministry checks anti-dengue efforts around country, Viet Nam speeds up plastic free ocean initiative

FDI technology transfer remains low

Vietnam welcomes foreign investors, hoping that their capital and technology will help improve the country’s industry, but technology transfer has been disappointing. 

Hanoi struggles to revive lakes, rivers

The expansion of administrative boundaries and rapid urbanization have put pressure on the network of rivers and lakes in Hanoi.

Good foreign language skills bring more job opportunities: survey

Candidates with good foreign language skills can find jobs with incomes 30-50 percent higher than those with no foreign language skills, according to Huynh Diep Tram Anh from the Van Hien University.

Ha Giang Smoked Ham

 This is a traditional food of the minority community in Ha Giang.

Hai Duong, Phan Anh to judge Miss Supranational Korea 2018

Mrs Vietnam Ao Dai 2016 Nguyen Tran Hai Duong and MC Phan Anh have been invited to work as judges for the Miss Supranational Korea 2018 pageant.

H’Hen Nie in 10 First Hot Picks for Miss Universe 2018: Missosology

 Famous magazine Missosology selected Vietnamese representative H’Hen Nie among its top 10 hot picks for Miss Universe 2018 on August 1.

2018 Autumn Book Festival to open in Hanoi on August 22

 A wide variety of books will be introduced at the 2018 Autumn Book Festival, which will take place from August 22-28 at Thong Nhat Park in Hanoi, according to the Ministry of Information and Communication.