Yale Alumi Chorus to perform in Hanoi

 The Yale Alumi Chorus (YAC) will give performances at Hanoi Opera House on June 21 to promote cultural exchange between Vietnam and the US.

Global Education Dialogues open in HCM City

 Around 130 delegates from the UK, Vietnam and ASEAN countries discussed innovative ways to make university / industry partnership more fruitful in creating more employable graduates and driving innovation.

More than 1,000 suspect cases of yellow fever in DR Congo: WHO

 The Democratic Republic of the Congo has reported 1,044 suspected cases of yellow fever since March, including 71 deaths, up from three probable cases and 57 laboratory-confirmed a week ago,

Wildfires in California, New Mexico trigger hundreds of evacuations

 Hundreds of people have evacuated to escape a wildfire in coastal Southern California and a larger blaze in rural New Mexico as hot weather feeds the flames, raising health concerns in other regions,

Vietnamese President asks for more ADB soft loans

President Tran Dai Quang has proposed that the Asian Development Bank (ADB) continue to provide soft loans to Vietnam to realise its socio-development goals. 

President’s visits to Laos, Cambodia – a success: Deputy FM

The visits to Laos and Cambodia of President Tran Dai Quang delivered the new leadership’s determination and wishes to continually cement and develop the time-honoured friendship and comprehensive cooperation with the two neighbouring countries.

Stronger university-industry links needed

 Better links between industries and educational institutions are needed to enhance the employability of graduates in a more competitive globalised environment, said Deputy Minister of Education and Training Bui Van Ga.

Listed firms must adopt IFRS in 2020

 Firms listed on Vietnam's two stock exchanges in HCM City and Hanoi will be the first to be required to adopt international financial reporting standards in 2020, a finance ministry official has said.

American rocker Meat Loaf collapses on stage in Canada: reports

 American rocker Meat Loaf collapsed on stage on Thursday during a performance in Edmonton, Canada, days after he postponed a show due to illness,

OECD: GDP still highest among ASEAN

 Despite sluggish global growth, Vietnam’s economy is expected to continue to grow at a moderate pace and leave behind other large ASEAN nations in 2016, a recent report from the OECD states.

Land for rice tilling: how much is enough?

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam’s agriculture and rice tilling in particular has been under so much pressure that it will have to undergo restructuring.  

British lawmaker shot dead, EU referendum campaigns suspended

 A British member of parliament was shot dead in the street on Thursday, causing deep shock across Britain and the suspension of campaigning for next week's referendum on the country's EU membership.

Nha Trang beach stunning at sunrise and sunset

VietNamNet Bridge - Those who visit the coastal city of Nha Trang are advised to watch sunrise and sunset on the beach.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 17/6

 Vietnam attends tyre exposition in India, More Vietnamese catfish exporters qualify for US market, ADB to provide more trade finance support in Vietnam, Footwear exports reach nearly $5 billion

Coastguard plane crashes while searching for lost co-pilot of Su-30MK2

 A Vietnamese coastguard plane crashed on Thursday near Bach Long Vi Island in the northern province of Hai Phong while searching for the co-pilot of the missing Su-30MK2 fighter jet.

Thai traditional puppet show at Hanoi Opera House

VietNamNet Bridge – A Thai traditional puppet show will be performed at the Hanoi Opera House tomorrow as one of the activities celebrating 45 years of ties between VN and Thailand. 

Hoang Anh Gia Lai signs new Brazilian striker

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hoang Anh Gia Lai has signed a contract with striker Junior Paraiba, who will play here for the rest of the V. League season.

Le represents Vietnam at 9-Ball World Championship

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese pool players Doan Thi Ngoc Le and Bui Xuan Vang joined the eSpring International Women’s 9-Ball Championship, which kicked off yesterday in Chinese Taipei.

Free concerts in HCM City mark World Music Day

A free concert celebrating World Music Day will be held at the Institute for Cultural Exchange with France (IDECAF) on June 21.

Renaissance Riverside Saigon organizes city Jeep tour

The Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon will hold an exclusive city Jeep tour today from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. to help guests discover an exciting night life in Saigon.

All power lines in HCM City to go underground by 2020

 Ho Chi Minh City is applying itself to burying all overhead power lines by 2020 as the “spider’s web” of overhead cables is marring the city’s image.

Prime Minister delighted with ties with ADB

Vietnam treasures ties with ADB, considering the lender one of the top donors in the supply of capital, technical assistance and policy consultation, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc told ADB President Takehiko Nakao.

Tech trends illustrated at Cloud8 Day in HCM City

 Five modern technology trends and applications were introduced at the sixth Cloud8 Day, themed “The Internet of things – everything on the cloud,” that opened in HCM City on June 16.

Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam to form a single destination for investors, tourists

 Government officials, enterprises from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam and Thailand gathered in Bangkok on June 16 for the first ever forum to discuss ways to form a seamless Mekong Delta region or a Single Destination.

Vietnam, Laos provinces review border marker planting project

 The provinces of Quang Tri in the central region of Vietnam and Savannakhet and Salavan in Laos have reviewed the progress of a joint project to increase and upgrade border markers along the shared border.