Series on sex workers to be aired on VTV1

 VietNamNet Bridge – A series on prostitution will be broadcast on prime time Viet Nam TV, promising to stir debate among audiences, said Do Thanh Hai, director of the Viet Nam Feature Film Centre.

Viettel signs with one million subscribers in Myanmar in first 10 days

 Mytel, Viettel’s mobile operator in Myanmar, has signed with more than one million subscribers in just 10 days since it officially began operations.

PM issues directive to better implement law on support for SMEs

Tax deductions, land allocation programmes and the establishment of appropriate credit lines along with a comprehensive legal framework are among the tasks ordered by PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc to effectively implement the Law on Support for SMEs.

Journalists capture precious moments of primates

 Capturing images of red-shanked douc langurs has long been a passion for journalists in Da Nang city. Beyond the hobby, they also hope to convey the message of protecting the primate.

More solutions needed to fight floods in HCMC

 The HCMC government has spent trillions of Vietnamese dong on flood control, but its efforts have yet to pay off. More effective solutions are needed to cope with the situation, experts said at a meeting in HCMC on June 20.

The unplanned dumpsite

 Port operators now find themselves in a quagmire, as tens of thousands of containers are being abandoned there, aggravating port congestion on one hand and adversely affecting port operators’ business efficiency on the other. 

Exhibition on human body’s mystery in HCMC

 The “Mystery of human body” exhibition is taking place in Ho Chi Minh City, aiming to educate the public on the inner workings of the human body and the importance of healthy lifestyles.

Don Village struggles to keep elephants for tourism

Y Nha, 37, is facing difficulties finding foods for his elephant which is working in the tourism services at Don Village Tourist Site in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak.

XXXTentacion: Suspect arrested in rapper murder case

 Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the death of US rapper XXXTentacion.

VN - Sri Lanka friendship marked with classical concert

 A classical music concert featuring renowned Sri Lankan and Vietnamese musicians will take place at the Vietnam National Academy of Music in Hanoi on June 22.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 22/6

Quang Binh attracts 14 investment projects in five months, VN Central Bank asks banks to rectify hotline issues, SBV tightens corporate bond purchase by banks, Made-in-Viet Nam solar power device to export to North Asia               

Will Vietnam exploit more oil for higher GDP growth?

VietNamNet Bridge - The report on the GDP growth scenario of Vietnam in 2018 does not include the strengthening of oil exploitation, which had been expected.

Female scientist helps create camera for space satellite

Vietnam will launch Micro Dragon into space by the end of this year. The person who built the camera, considered the heart of the optical satellite, is female scientist Nguyen Thi Thao, officer at the Vietnam Space Center.


High expenses prompt VN students to rethink overseas study plans

The total expense that one student may have to pay for study overseas is no less than VND2 billion. If the student later finds a job with the monthly salary of VND20 million, he or she would only be able to cover expenses after 10 years.

FDI textile-garment projects on the rise

The CPTPP and the EVFTA have helped Vietnam attract more foreign direct investment (FDI) in textile-garment projects in the country, officials said.

Shelter heals broken hearts of human trafficking victims

 Human trafficking in border provinces, including Lao Cai, Lai Chau and Dien Bien has become more and more complicated. 

Shares close in red on selling pressure

 Shares closed the June 21 session in the red on both local stock exchanges as the selling pressure had been dominating since the beginning of morning session, despite the positive performance recorded on the previous day.

Hi-tech application touted as solution to climate change adaptation

 Vietnam has been promoting the application of high technologies in agriculture production as part of efforts to adapt to climate change and strive towards sustainable agriculture development.

Government News 21/6

NA Vice Chairwoman meets voters in Son La, HCM City voters raise concern over Thu Thiem project, Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh active in Laos, Cambodian Deputy PM visits historical sites in Binh Phuoc

Vietnam eyes three gold medals at 2018 Asian Games

 Vietnam aims to obtain at least three gold medals at the upcoming 2018 Asian Games (ASIAD 2018), said deputy head of the Vietnam Sports Administration Tran Duc Phan.

Asian-Pacific cities look to promote smart tourism at HCM City forum

 Over 200 delegates from 27 member cities of the Tourism Promotion Organization for Asian-Pacific Cities (TPO) gathered in Ho Chi Minh City for the 8th TPO forum themed “Smart tourism” which opened on June 21. 

Binh Thuan: Speedboat service to Phu Quy island begins operation

 The first commercial speedboat service to Phu Quy island set sail from the Phan Thiet sea port in the south central province of Binh Thuan on July 21.

Hanoi: military officer impostor prosecuted

 The Hanoi Police on June 21 announced results of the preliminary investigation into a case involving a ring pretending to be military officers to swindle and appropriate other people’s assets. 

Social News 21/6

 European countries implement climate change projects in Mekong Delta, Thai Nguyen: Song Cong city recognised as new-style rural area, Ways sought to improve communications management in Industry 4.0

CGV Vietnam to go public on Korean bourse

 The Vietnamese arm of South Korea’s largest multiplex cinema CJ CGV plans to make an initial public offering (IPO) on the Korean stock exchange.