Summer is here, but it’s not all sunshine and good times for parents, who struggle to entertain their children during the school break.

 An increasing number of Vietnamese people have opted to claim a lump-sum social security payment, withdrawing themselves from the national security system as authorities are striving for universal coverage.

 The Giang brothers are through to the final of the popular UK television show, Britain’s Got Talent.

 As people rush to swimming pools to escape summer heat, experts and officials are worried that the poor quality of water at the pools could cause and spread infectious diseases.

 The National Assembly yesterday agreed to remove the master plan on the development of notarisation from a law being drafted to amend planning-related laws.

Largest-ever Vietnam Motor Show 2018 to open in October, Low interest rate slows G-bond sales, Vietnam’s leading fruit exporter eyes 20 percent growth, Pharung Shipyard delivers first oil tanker to RoK partner

 Up to 11.17 trillion VND (around 492.4 million USD) was raised during 20 auctions of government bonds in May, up 45.8 percent from the previous month, according to the Hanoi Stock Exchange. 

 One or two storms or low pressure are forecast to appear in the East Sea and are likely to affect Vietnam’s mainland in June, according to the National Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting Centre.

 The 17th Shangri-La Dialogue – an important security forum in the Asia – Pacific opened in Singapore on June 1, gathering over 500 senior defence officials and scholars from more than 50 countries and territories.

Summer has come, and many tourists are flocking to Ba Lang An Peninsula to immerse themselves in the crystal clear water, listen to the musical sounds of nature, enjoy ancient rock formations, and eat fresh seafood.

 Vietnamese Minister of National Defence General Ngo Xuan Lich had bilateral meetings with defence officials of New Zealand, the UK and Singapore on June 1 on the sidelines of the 17th Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosts leaders of Argentinean provinces, Lawmakers discuss draft laws on 11th working day, Vietnam attends international seminar on Marxism in Nepal, Vietnam, Japan agree to step up security cooperation

Saigon has changed a lot over the years, yet in some ways it is still the same, let’s take a look at 50 years of transformation from 1955 to 2005.

Books on Vietnam handed over to Netherlands’ Leiden University, Religions actively participate in environmental protection, Quang Nam hands over flood-proof houses to affected families

With well-known brands, Thai investors have a range of modern retail types in Vietnam, from shopping malls and supermarkets to home appliance centers and convenience stores.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Two years ago, Troi did not attend the new school year ceremony of Son Thuong Secondary School in central Quang Ngai Province’s Son Ha mountainous District.

 Believe it or not, this was a lesson for the pupils of A Ngo Secondary School in central Quang Tri Province’s Dakrong border District to learn about border laws. The province borders Laos.

 More than 30 pagodas across the nation are featured in a photo book “Vietnam Pagodas” by French photographer and reporter Nicolas Cornet, which was launched in Ho Chi Minh City on June 1.

 The army of Bangladesh and Vietnam can share experience and work together in various fields, especially in United Nations peacekeeping operations and natural disaster prevention and relief, said a Bangladeshi diplomat.

 More than 300 units from 20 countries and territories worldwide have registered to participate in the Vietnam ICT COMM slated for June 7-9 in Ho Chi Minh City. 

 US Defence Minister James Mattis urged Vietnam and the US to enhance cooperation in defence industry and consider signing suitable documents to create a foundation for the collaboration. 

 Screenings will be intensified at border gates and hospitals to early detect people suspected to contract deadly virus Ebola, particularly those who return from affected areas.

 The Vietnam Sea and Island Week was launched in the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and the local People’s Committee on May 31.

 The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) recently approved a proposal of the Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MB) to raise its charter capital. 

 The French Navy’s Mistral-class amphibious assault ship Dixmude and La Fayette-class frigate FS Surcouf with 713 officers and sailors on board began their five-day visit to Ho Chi Minh City on June 1.