Trang Tien ice cream, a Hanoian specialty

Arriving in Hanoi in the hot summer, a lot of Hanoians will recommend you go straight to Trang Tien Street to get an ice cream. The popular ice cream has become a specialty the city after more than 60 years of sales.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 20/6

5M capital mobilization up 6.2%, HCMC property market showing signs of declining supply, Vietnam-EAEU FTA produces positive outcomes, Made-in-Vietnam tyres present in 128 markets

Fintech changing the domestic finance system

Fintechs have developing rapidly in Vietnam, attracting capital from both domestic and foreign investors, and receiving special attention from commercial banks and state management agencies.

Will Vietnam become a leading blockchain center?

VietNamNet Bridge - While some experts strongly believe that Vietnam will become a leading blockchain center in the world, others say it would be better not to indulge in illusions.

Tertiary education tuition to be determined by universities

MOET says that tertiary education quality is low partially because of the low tuition. 

VN-Index loses more than 25 points on June 19

Shares declined as the downward trend on the previous day continued, forcing the benchmark VN-Index on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) to lose 25.18 points to close at 962.16 points on June 19. 

Sunrise at a fishing port

 Being one of the four biggest fishing ports in the central province of Ha Tinh, Cua Nhuong Fishing Port is always busy with trading boats early in the morning.

Masters’ artworks up for auction

 VietNamNet Bridge – An auction featuring works by the masters of Vietnamese fine arts will be held at the Chon Auction House on June 24.

Dong Thap to resettle households living in erosion-prone areas

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Dong Thap needs VND657 billion (US$28.8 million) for a resettlement housing project to relocate thousands of households in erosion-prone areas.

Dong Thap battles to prevent erosion along Tien River

 VietNamNet Bridge – Erosion along the Tien River in Dong Thap Province has resulted in more than VND172 million (US$7,600) worth of damage since the start of 2018.

HCM City triump at national junior vovinam champs

 HCM City triumphed at the National Junior Vovinam (Vietnamese traditional martial arts) Championship which wrapped up in the southern province of Phú Yên on Sunday.

Vietnam rank sixth in Asian volleyball championship

 Viet Nam ranked sixth in the Asian Women’s U19 volleyball championship, LienVietPostBank 2018 Cup.

Thang Long Warriors sack German-Serbian coach

The new Viet Nam Basketball Association (VBA) League only got underway over the weekend, but the drama has kicked into mid-season form.

French artist sees beauty in nature

 French artist Karine Guillermin’s impressions of nature are now on display in a solo exhibition at HCM City’s Vin Gallery in District 2.

New guidelines for students taking high school exam

Candidates for the national high school exam this year should keep in mind new guidelines to better prepare for the exam, scheduled from June 24 to 27.

Mammoth underground parking lot to be constructed

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hanoi will have a gigantic underground parking lot in the near future.

Six Chinese-Taiwan citizens detained for swindling

 VietNamNet Bridge – Police in the central province of Quang Nam have detained six Taiwanese citizens on suspicion of fraud and asset appropriation,

VN petroleum market may be captured by big importers: experts

The Vietnam Chamber of Commerrce & Industry and experts have warned that minimum limits on petroleum imports to be allocated by the Ministry of Industry and Trade may kill small businesses.

VN military medics to join UN peacekeeping efforts in South Sudan

 For the medical officers of the first Vietnamese delegation to a UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan, the initial anxiety has been replaced with pride and confidence after receiving intensive training ahead of their one-year duty.

Are long music videos worth the watch?

 VietNamNet Bridge – In recent years, the Vietnamese music scene, especially music for young people, has made great strides in production quality, especially music videos.

PM pushes textbook, curriculum reform

 Moves to reform textbooks and the general education curriculum must be undertaken to reduce work overload among students, the Prime Minister said in an instruction.

Cu Lao Cham, the reality of the conservation park

Cu Lao Cham is only 20 minutes by speedboat from Hoi An. The island has been sitting on my must-see list for a long time. Not only was it a dream destination in children’s adventure books, it was also known as a paradise of crystal clear water,

20 fishing boats chased by Chinese ships

 100 Vietnamese fishermen on 20 boats were chased by Chinese boats while seeking shelter from strong waves in the Paracel Islands on Monday.

Social News 19/6

Vietnam contributes to climate change response, Dien Bien police raze 2 drug trafficking rings in 3 hours, Project helps improve food security for women in rural areas, Da Nang: project hopes to revive ancient coastal villages

'Shocking' level of sexual harassment at music festivals

 Nearly half of female festival goers (43%) under 40 say they have faced unwanted sexual behaviour at a music festival, a new survey suggests.