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 Dangerous virus found in encephalitis outbreak in Cao Bang, Hanoi completes rapid bus stations, Nghi Son Refinery urged to install waste monitoring system, PM demands minimising losses caused by UXO

Vietnamese struggling with 39oC heat

The north and central region of Vietnam are undergoing intensely hot days. People are seeking ways to cope with the heat of up to 39oC on the road.

15 movies to be released in Vietnam in June

 VietNamNet Bridge - The blockbusters "Warcraft: The Beginning", “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out Of The Shadows, "Finding Dory," and "Now You See Me 2" will be screened at local cinemas this month.

Singer Prince died of accidental painkiller overdose: medical examiner

 Music superstar Prince, who was found dead in his home in a Minneapolis suburb in late April, died of an accidental, self-administered overdose of an opioid painkiller,

Property developers expect big profits from Hanoi's west end

VietNamNet Bridge - Ha Dong district and the western part of Hanoi have become hot areas for real estate developers because of big advantages in infrastructure and other facilities.

Boy abandoned in Japan for being naughty found alive, unharmed

A Japanese boy abandoned in a dense forest by his parents for being naughty was found alive and unharmed on Friday, nearly a week after his disappearance set off a massive search that kept the nation riveted. 

'We want food!', Venezuelans cry at protest near presidency

 Venezuelan security forces fired teargas at protesters chanting "We want food!" near Caracas' presidential palace on Thursday, the latest street violence in the crisis-hit OPEC nation.

Foreign telecom firms interested in Mobifone's long-awaited privatisation

 Foreign telecommunications giants are showing interest in acquiring stakes of Mobifone when the mobile phone service provider goes public this year.

Heat wave burns north, central Vietnam

 A heat wave, with a peak temperature of 40 degrees Celsius, has hit the northern and central regions, disrupting the daily life of the locals.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 3/6

Vietnam, EU optimise opportunities from free trade deal, Integration poses risks to wood exporters, HCMC attractive to Japanese investors, Central bank biased toward growth, Sembcorp brings “innovation park” to Ho Chi Minh City

Nguyen Dynasty’s royal documents’ value to be promoted

 The Prime Minister has approved a project on preserving and promoting the cultural value of the Nguyen Dynasty’s royal administrative documents as documentary heritage of the UNESCO’s Memory of the World Committee for Asia and the Pacific.

Le Quang Liem ranks 2nd at Asian chess championship

 Top Vietnamese chess player Le Quang Liem tied with Wei Yi of China in the seventh round at the ongoing Asian Individual Chess Championship in Uzbekistan.

Vietnam ready for Futsal World Cup: coach

 Bruno Garcia said Vietnam find themselves in a difficult group for the upcoming Futsal World Cup but his team are 99 percent ready to spring another surprise.

Ca Mau reopens U Minh Ha cajuput forests

 The U Minh Ha cajuput forests in the southernmost province of Ca Mau were reopened on June 1 after being closed for nearly six months during the high fire-risk dry season, according to the provincial Forest Ranger.

Efforts underway to protect rights of Vietnamese citizens in Ukraine

 The Embassy of Vietnam in Ukraine is working intensively with authorised agencies of the host country to ensure the legitimate rights of Vietnamese citizens in Lang Sen, a Vietnamese quarter in Odessa city.

Moroccan Ambassador honoured with friendship insignia

 Moroccan Ambassador to Vietnam El Houcine Fardani was granted with the insignia: “For Peace and Friendship among Nations,” on June 2, in recognition of his contributions to enhancing the two countries’ relations.

Cause of mass fish deaths needs independent commentaries

 The cause of recent mass fish deaths in the central region has been identified but not yet publicised as it was waiting for more voices, Minister-Chairman of the Government Office Mai Tien Dung said.

Khanh Hoa to improve services for Chinese tourists

The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism has requested Khanh Hoa improve tourism services provided for Chinese nationals, following the emergence of illegal business activities by some Chinese tourists.

Late PM Olof Palme’s role significant to VN-Sweden relations

A seminar took place in Hanoi on June 2 to gain an insight into late Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme’s legacy in the relationship between Sweden and Vietnam.

Vietnam, UK enhance legislative ties

NA Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong has called for the support of British parliamentarians so that the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement will soon be approved by the UK.

HCM City wants to boost investment promotion in Cambodia

HCMC Party Secretary Dinh La Thang showed his hope that Cambodia will facilitate the city’s trade and investment promotion activities in the country, at his meetings with Cambodian National Assembly and Government leaders in Phnom Penh.

Macro-economic stability needed for sustainable development: PM

The Government’s point of view in steering socio-economic affairs is to persistently pursue the goal of macro-economic stability to create foundations for sustainable development, said PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

Vietnam needs WB’s advice on State budget balance: Deputy PM

Vietnam wants suggestions from its partners, including the World Bank, about how to tackle difficulties in balancing the State budget as well dealing with public and bad debts, Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue said.

Race is on for luxury car imports

The domestic auto market is undergoing a large surge in luxury car import licences as consumers attempt to get in before the new tax hike impacts take effect in July.

Technology transfer: Vietnam has products and money, but lacks brokers

VietNamNet Bridge - Experts believe that few technology transfer cases have succeeded in Vietnam because of a lack of intermediary organizations.