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Exhibition displays cultural artefacts from resistance war

 A modest bango made from an aluminium basin was used in art performances during the resistance war against the French that encouraged the soldiers’ morale.

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Over 7 million Vietnamese use IPv6

 The use of Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) in Vietnam in the first half of 2018 grew 6.54 percent, lifting the usage rate of IPv6 in the country to 14.43 percent.

Vietnamese, Luxembourg FMs review bilateral ties during talks

 Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Luxembourg Jean Asselborn reviewed the development of bilateral ties during their talks in Hanoi on June 15. 

Vietnamese PM meets Lao, Thai counterpart on sidelines of ACMECS 8

 Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc had a meeting with his Lao and Thai counterpartson the sidelines of the eighth Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy Summit in Bangkok yesterday. 

Banks rush to provide consumer loans, compete with finance companies

VietNamNet Bridge - The State Bank of Vietnam says that outstanding consumer loans exceeded VND1,000 trillion in 2017.

Stimulating a revival of public interest in Hang Trong folk painting

Inspired from her passion for Hang Trong folk painting, Trinh Thu Trang established S-River and launched ‘Hoa Sac Viet’ project with the aim of stimulating a revival of public interest in the old traditional folk genre.

Decree 116 moves foreign car makers to expand production in Vietnam?

 Vietnam’s policy on tightening car import regulations under Decree 116 may be the main reason behind foreign car makers' decision to expand production in Vietnam.

Bancassurance to boost bank profits

 Partnerships with insurance firms are expected to bring in a huge amount of cash for Vietnamese banks, who want to diversify their non-interest income.

Vietnam opposes China’s military acts in Phu Lam island

 Vietnam has full legal foundation and historical evidence of its sovereignty over Truong Sa (Spratly) and Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelagoes, which are in line with international law.

Bars continue showing World Cup despite copyright issues

Cafes and restaurants which are popular places for football fans in Vietnam were shocked after Vietnam Television announced at a short notice that they must ask permission for broadcasting World Cup.

Asset declarations still ineffective in anti-corruption fight

 It is of no surprise to see state officials in Vietnam own lots of land and houses. It is of no surprise either to see they always report nothing in their asset declarations. 

Jailed tycoon restaurant in Da Nang converted for public use

 Authorities in Danang City have seized a restaurant and wharf project invested by arrested real estate tycoon Phan Van Anh Vu.   

Thousands of foreign specialists work in Binh Duong, live in HCM City

Attracting $31 billion worth of FDI (foreign direct investment), Binh Duong Province is the workplace for thousands of foreign specialists. However, their homes are not in Binh Duong, but in HCM City.

Old tree falls, injuring five in Hanoi

The incident happened on Quan Su Street on the evening of June 14, injuring five passers-by on two motorbikes, including two children.    

Major airport runways require urgent repairs

 The runways of the two largest airports in the country need VND4trn (USD176m) in repairs.    

Ministry seeks Phu Quoc casino access for locals

 The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) has unveiled a plan to allow Vietnamese gamblers to play at a casino in the southern province of Kien Giang.

Quang Tri plans to build airport through PPP

 Authorities in central Quang Tri Province have initiated moves to build Quang Tri Airport through a public-private-partnership (PPP).

Nam Dinh FC signs contract with Brazilian striker

 V.League 1’s club Nam Dinh have signed their contract with striker Alex Rafael da Silva Antonio of Brazil to improve their rankings in the league.

Vietnam allows sports betting

The National Assembly on Thursday morning passed the Law on Sports and Physical Training, with the majority voting yes to the controversial bill.