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Ministry expects all HIV patients covered by health insurance

 The Ministry of Health (MoH) has been advised to amend some regulations so as to have 100 percent of people living with HIV covered by health insurance by 2020.

National Assembly to adopt two laws on June 14

 The National Assembly is expected to adopt the draft law on amendments and supplements to several articles of the Law on Sports and Physical Training and the bill on Measurement and Map on June 14.

Van Don International Airport to receive first flight in December

 The Van Don International Airport in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh is scheduled to receive the first flight in December this year, according to the investor – Sun Group. 

VN-Index rises nearly 10 points on June 13

 The VN-Index on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) gained 9.77 points to stay at 1,030.53 points on June 13 after losing more than 18 points on the previous day.

Meth drugs discovered in parcel transported from Netherlands to Vietnam

 Authorities on June 13 discovered methamphetamine drugs hidden in a parcel transported from the Netherlands to Vietnam.

First Vietnamese doctor awarded 2018 Nikkei Asia Prize

 Nguyen Thanh Liem, Director of the Stem Cell and Gene Technology Institute at Vinmec Times City International Hospital, has become the first Vietnamese doctor to receive the 2018 Nikkei Asia Prize in the science and technology category.

Interest rates kept stable in VN in first half of 2018

 The interest rates were kept stable in the first six months of 2018 while the lending rates for priority fields have decreased.

Traditional music and beatboxing at L’Espace Hanoi

A fusion concert featuring traditional music and beatboxing entitled Nam Nhi (Macho) by singer Ngo Hong Quang, beatboxer Trung Bao and a string quintet will be held at L’Espace on June 30, at 8pm.

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc responds to NA deputy’s question on regional connectivity

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc sent a document answering a question of National Assembly deputy Le Cong Dinh regarding measures to foster regional connectivity.

Vietnamese boxer Tran Van Thao ranks 40th in world

 Vietnamese boxer Tran Van Thao has jumped 51 spots from 91 to 40 in the rankings of World Boxing Confederation in the men’s 52kg category.

Groceries adopt digital technology as they feel the heat from online competition

Grocery owners have begun feeling the pressure of ‘Jack Ma’s retail empire’ which has entered Vietnam through Lazada. They are upgrading their stores in an aim to be more professional in the digital era.

Vietnamese app solves math questions within seconds

VietNamNet Bridge - The PhotoSolver app was created by GotIt!, founded by its CEO Tran Viet Hung.

Motor-vehicle emission inspection plan

VietNamNet Bridge - The plan on inspecting motor vehicle emissions, approved by the Prime Minister eight years ago, has yet to be implemented because agencies have not set detailed plans. 

How is Vietnam preparing for AI in human resources?

VietNamNet Bridge - Data, algorithms and a good workforce are the three prerequisites that will determine the quality of AI products, according to experts.

Vietnamese football fans rush to Russia for long-awaited World Cup

 2018 World Cup donning jerseys and caps of their favourite teams crowded the Noi Bai international airport on June 13 morning, waiting to board their planes to Russia, where the 2018 World Cup will be kicked off on June 14.

School psychology comes under spotlight in Dong Nai

 The Education and Training Department of the southern province of Dong Nai held a seminar on school psychology on June 12 with a view to increasing psychological consultation for students at schools.

Law on Cyber Security not hinder activities of people, businesses

 The freshly-passed Law on Cyber Security will not hinder activities of people and businesses, affirmed Major General Nguyen Minh Duc, Director of the Institute of Police Science under the People’s Police Academy.

Book reviews VN administrative system in early 20th century

The administrative system of Viet Nam in the 19th and early 20th centuries is featured in a book by Emmanuel Poisson (1880 - 1955).

30 contestants move to semi-final round at Miss Vietnam pageant

 Thirty candidates in the southern region will compete in the semi-final round of the Miss Vietnam 2018 pageant in Binh Dinh Province’s Quy Nhon City.

VN seafood exports face barriers

 The seafood companies should work closer with various ministries such as trade and industry and foreign affairs to overcome trade barriers that hinder Vietnamese seafood exports, a top agriculture official said.