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Vietnam wins bronze medal at international volleyball tourney

 Vietnam bagged bronze medal at the first LienVietPostBank International Men’s Volleyball Tournament which wrapped up in the northern province of Ha Nam on May 31.

Vietnam welcomes efforts for peace in Korean Peninsula

Vietnam welcomes and supports related parties to continue promoting recent positive outcomes regarding the Korean Peninsula.

Japan pledges more support for Vietnam’s sustainable development

Japan will continue its strong support for Vietnam’s sustainable development, focusing on constructing high-quality infrastructure, improving economic competitiveness and training human resources for the country.

Vietnam condemns China’s violations of national sovereignty at sea

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang condemned Taiwan (China)’s violations of Vietnam’s sovereignty over Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago during a press conference in Hanoi on May 31.

Trafficker of 3.5kg of heroin arrested in Dien Bien

 Police in the northern province of Dien Bien has seized a man for trafficking 10 bricks of heroin (about 3.5kg).

First Online Friday event of 2018 to take place on June 1

 Big Day – the summer online shopping promotion event in 2018, will start from 0:00 to 24:00 of June 1 on website onlinefriday.vn, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

NA deputies debate revised Anti-Corruption bill

National Assembly deputies gave opinions on reports on the verification and adjustments of the draft Anti-Corruption Law (revised) and a bill on the amendments and supplements to some articles of the Law on Physical Training and Sports.

Legal framework for SEZs nearly ready

VietNamNet Bridge - The three special economic zones (SEZs) are on the horizon as Vietnam is setting a legal framework, preparing for the establishment of the zones.

Slender, rare primate species protected in Da Nang

The red shanked douc langur became the symbol of the APEC meeting last year in Da Nang, where langurs live in certain areas. Environmentalists have urged protection of the precious primates.

From math-loving student to Microsoft security engineer and big boss

After earning a bachelor's degree in computer science from one of the best universities in Australia, the University of New South Wales, Nguyen Duy Lan received a doctorate in cryptography at the University of Wollongong.

Investors in education sector discouraged because of policies

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam is a promising market for education investors, but it is difficult to invest in the sector because of unreasonable policies.

Co-working spaces creating a vibe

 Co-working spaces starting to pop up around Hanoi and HCMC wherever location permits.

Mekong clam farmers develop sustainable value chains

 Clam farmers in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Tien Giang are finding innovative solutions to produce sustainable value chains in an aim to meet international standards.

32 football teams to compete at ASIAD 2018

 32 men’s football teams have registered to compete in the upcoming Asian Games (ASIAD 18) being held in Indonesia.

Vietnamese youngsters gear up for Football for Friendship Programme in Russia

 Nguyen Trong Tuan and Pham Nguyen Quoc Trung, the selected 12 year old ambassadors from Vietnam, will be on their way to Russia on June 8th to participate in the 6th Gazprom Football for Friendship International Programme.

Early morning bustle of Ben Do Fish Market

 At 3 am, when the sun is yet to stretch its rays above the horizon, many people have already gathered at Ben Do Fish Market to purchase deliciously fresh seafood.

Switzerland’s largest airline opens new route to Vietnam

 On May 30, Edelweiss, Switzerland's leading leisure airline, announced it will open a direct air route between HCM City and Zurich this November, serving two flights per week as part of the carrier’s plan to expand its flight network in Asia.

Dong Nhi to represent Vietnam at ASEAN-Japan Music Festival

 The list of music stars performing at the 2nd ASEAN-Japan Music Festival 2018 has been announced online with Vietnamese singer, Dong Nhi, among the names who will light up the October event.

Hanoi statement to fight illegal wildlife trade under review

 The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the UK Embassy in Vietnam held a bilateral meeting and announced the one-year review of implementing the Hanoi Statement on Illegal Wildlife Trade in Hanoi on May 31.

CBRE: Co-working spaces expanding and potential rising

 Latest report from CBRE notes ongoing demand for co-working spaces in Hanoi and HCMC.