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Over 500,000 routers, storages infected by VPNFilter

 The Authority of Information Security under the Ministry of Information and Telecommunications on May 29 warned that more than 500,000 routers and storages in many countries, including Vietnam, have been exposed to VPNFilter virus.

Teacher capacity building crucial to educational reform

Capacity building for teachers is crucial to educational reforms, said Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc at the meeting of the National Committee for Education Reforms and the National Council of Education and Human Resources Development.

VNG takes loss from Tiki in stride

Despite the value of VNG Corporation’s investment dropping like a stone, VNG plans to take the blow and wait out brighter times, as Tiki and ZaloPay are part of its long-term development plan.

Traditional Xen Muong festival of Thai people in Dien Bien

Every year when spring comes around, Thai people in the Muong Thanh valley, Dien Bien province celebrate Xen Muong, one of the group’s biggest festivals in commemoration of the founders of ‘Muong’.

Vietnam ranked third at 5th Taekwondo Poomsae Championship

 Vietnam finished third at the fifth Asian Taekwondo  Poomsae Championship, which closed in Ho Chi Minh City on May 28. 

Transport Ministry equitises 137 SOEs during 2011-16 period

 The Ministry of Transport equitised 137 State-owned enterprises (SOEs) during 2011-16, surpassing the target by 67.

Da Nang enhances beach safety amid peak season

 Sandy beaches in the central city of Da Nang welcome tens of thousands of people everyday during the peak season. The massive influx of tourists to the beaches requires the city to exert tremendous efforts to ensure beach safety and security.

Local paper industry faces input cost challenges

 Vietnam's paper industry has been facing difficulties in production due to the high cost of imported raw materials, though production has been stable since the start of this year.

President Tran Dai Quang begins State visit to Japan

 President Tran Dai Quang and his spouse arrived in Tokyo at noon on May 29, beginning a State-level visit to Japan which will last until June 2.

Vietnam boosts defence partnership with UK, Israel, South Africa

 Deputy Defence Minister Seninor Lieutenant General Nguyen Chi Vinh hosted a reception for UK Ambassador to Vietnam Giles Lever in Hanoi on May 28, during which he highlighted major strides in bilateral defence cooperation.

Rice exports: good news arrives, but worries still exist

The current conditions are all favorable for Vietnam to export rice: global demand is high while export prices are on the rise. However, the unstable domestic rice market still concerns exporters.

Vietnamese people may have to miss World Cup 2018

 The 2018 football World Cup will start in three weeks, but Vietnam has yet to officially announce to own broadcasting rights. Will Vietnamese people miss the event that comes around only once every four years?  

NA report shows SOEs debts in the quadrillions

The report of the supervision board of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) shows that the public sector owed VND1.6 quadrillion (nearly $73 billion) between 2011 and 2016.

Trung Nguyen brand is threatened from domestic competition

Dragged down by the three-year divorce proceedings between the main owners, Trung Nguyen not only seems farther away from its dream of dominating the global coffee market, but is also at risk of falling from grace on the domestic market.

Despite dropping revenue in China, Honda remains strong in Vietnam

Despite a huge reduction in revenue in China due to engine errors affecting CR-V and Civic vehicles, Honda is still doing well in Vietnam based on its market shares in the motorbike and car segments, with a new record in car sales.

Wooden furniture manufacturers fear material shortages

VietNamNet Bridge - Though exports have been growing well, concern still exists because wooden furniture industry is in need of materials.

VN fashionista graces Louis Vuitton's France fashion show

Vietnamese fashionista Chau Bui has been invited to attend the Louis Vuitton Cruise 2019 runway show in the French city of Nice.

Ride-hailing sector competition throwing sparks

 The race for market share in the Vietnamese ride-hailing sector has just entered a new phase with the arrival of big players like Go-Jek, Aber, and MVL.

More rare animals released back to the wild

 Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in the central province of Quang Binh has co-operated with local forest rangers to release five animals into the wild.

Ministry of Public Security proposes measures to curb child sexual abuse

 The Ministry of Public Security have proposed measures to deal with the sharply-rising child sexual abuse in Vietnam, including the launch of hotlines and email contact points, to provide legal consultation and assistance to victims.