Acrobatic brothers lauded for daredevil performance at UK show

 Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Ngoc Thien has decided to present certificates of merit to acrobatic brothers Giang Quoc Nghiep and Giang Quoc Co for their impressive performance in the 2018 Britain’s Got Talent final.

Vietnamese student wins Hungarian singing contest

Vietnamese opera student Ninh Duc Hoang Long has just won the first prize in his category in a Hungarian TV talent show.

Volatility returns to foreign exchange rates

On May 29 the State Bank of Viet Nam adjusted the dong-US dollar exchange rate, weakening the Vietnamese currency by VND9 to VND22,605 per dollar, which represented the greenback’s biggest rise so far this year.  

Further investigations required for medical incident at Hoa Binh hospital

 The trial panel on the medical incident causing eight deaths at the kidney dialysis division of the Hoa Binh General Hospital in 2017 returned the file on the case on June 5, and asked relevant authorities to carry out additional investigations.

Canada to maintain security cooperation with Vietnam

Canadian Minister of National Defence Harjit Singh Sajjan talks with VNA on the prospects of Canada-Vietnam defence cooperation and Canada’s commitment to sustain peace and security in the Asia-Pacific region during his visit to Vietnam.

1.2 million computers in Vietnam infected with W32.XFileUSB

 The Bkav Corporation on June 5 warned that up to 1.2 million computers in Vietnam might have been infected with a destructive virus called W32.XFileUSB that can wipe all data on the users’ USB drive.

Classical music, contemporary dance show underway in Hanoi

 The show “Summer Symphony” is taking place at the Hanoi Opera House on June 5 and 6, bringing together artists from Vietnam and Japan.

Vietnam, Italy cooperate in environmental protection

 Vietnam’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and Italy’s Ministry for Environment, Land and Sea signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation in Hanoi on June 5. 

Environment Minister’s answers at Q&A session meet voters’ expectation

 Minister of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) Tran Hong Ha’s performance at the question-and-answer session at the ongoing National Assembly’s fifth meeting on June 5 satisfied the majority of voters.

Government News 6/6

Vietnam provides all means for defence ties with Canada, CPV official seeks stronger cooperative ties with KSCM, Hanoi talk updates situation in Venezuela after presidential election

Vietnam's cashew exports hit over $1.3 billion

 Vietnam exported over 140,000 tonnes of cashew in the first five months of this year, raking in more than 1.39 billion USD.

Noise pollution in Ho Chi Minh strikes wrong notes

 In urban areas, noise pollution is nothing new and is often neglected as an issue for city dwellers. However, it has severe effects on people’s well being and quality of life.

Newly-registered labourers in May down 24.5 percent

 A total of 80,500 workers were registered at newly-established businesses in May, down 24.5 percent year-on-year, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Labour Minister clarifies guest worker issues at NA session

 Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung made clear a number of issues raised by National Assembly deputies on measures to ensure rights and interests of Vietnamese workers abroad.

NA Chairwoman holds talks with Micronesian Congress Speaker

Vietnam always attaches importance to developing friendship and cooperative ties with the Federated States of Micronesia, said Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.

Vietnam joins ASEAN SOM in Singapore

 Vietnam will continue coordination with other ASEAN member states to implement priorities set for 2018 towards building a resilient and innovative ASEAN and foster collaboration between ASEAN and relevant partners.

Hanoi to shorten processing time for construction procedures

 Hanoi will shorten the time taken to process applications and grant construction permits from 166 days at present to no longer than 120 days in line with the Prime Minister’s Instructive 08/CT-TTg dated March 13 this year.  

Building law on cyber security: a must in current situation

The draft Law on Cyber Security, which is scheduled to be passed by the 14th National Assembly at its ongoing session, contains some new provisions which raise public concerns. 

50 nations 'curbing plastic pollution'

 Fifty nations are now taking action to reduce plastic pollution, according to the biggest report so far from the UN.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 6/6

VN garment sector to boost export growth, VPBank to pay 61.82% stock dividend, US to crack down on illegal shrimp imports, HDBank promotion offers deposit interest rate of 7.6%, FLC Group to hold investment roadshow in US                    

Distribution network determines success in FMCG sector

VietNamNet Bridge - Besides quality of products, distribution networks determine who will win the competition in the FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods) market.

Vietnam commits to take action to control plastic waste in the sea

VietNamNet Bridge - Plastic waste accounts for 50-80 percent of ocean waste, and more than 80 percent of plastics waste originates from the mainland, while the rest is discharged directly in the sea.

Industry 4.0 to bring cultural change

 FIEs share their thoughts on Industry 4.0's effect on human resources (HR) recruitment and retention strategies and those in place at their organization.

Da Nang changes policy on attracting talents

VietNamNet Bridge - Da Nang City authorities have shifted from training talented people for long-term use to inviting specialists to work for short-term projects.

Social News 6/6

Electrification of rural areas makes stride over past decade, Early testing needed to minimise mother-to-child HIV transmission, Solar power set for schools in Quang Nam, Former land planning official sentenced to death because of embezzlement