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Online sellers’ battlefield continues to heat up

VietNamNet Bridge - Online sellers now are not fighting for profit but for market share, analysts say.

American Hangout learning space inaugurated in Can Tho

 An “American Hangout” learning space was launched at Can Tho University in the Mekong Delta city of the same name on June 5.

Child sexual abuse discussed during legislature’s Q&A session

 A number of queries about measures to address child sexual abuse were put to Minister of Labour, War Invalids and Social Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung at the question-and-answer (Q&A) session of the 14th National Assembly’s fifth meeting in Hanoi on June 5.

Magic Flute to be restaged at Opera House

 Mozart’s most famous opera The Magic Flute will be restaged at the Ho Chi Minh City Opera House on June 9 and 10.

Acrobatic brothers lauded for daredevil performance at UK show

 Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Ngoc Thien has decided to present certificates of merit to acrobatic brothers Giang Quoc Nghiep and Giang Quoc Co for their impressive performance in the 2018 Britain’s Got Talent final.

Vietnamese student wins Hungarian singing contest

Vietnamese opera student Ninh Duc Hoang Long has just won the first prize in his category in a Hungarian TV talent show.

Volatility returns to foreign exchange rates

On May 29 the State Bank of Viet Nam adjusted the dong-US dollar exchange rate, weakening the Vietnamese currency by VND9 to VND22,605 per dollar, which represented the greenback’s biggest rise so far this year.  

Further investigations required for medical incident at Hoa Binh hospital

 The trial panel on the medical incident causing eight deaths at the kidney dialysis division of the Hoa Binh General Hospital in 2017 returned the file on the case on June 5, and asked relevant authorities to carry out additional investigations.

Canada to maintain security cooperation with Vietnam

Canadian Minister of National Defence Harjit Singh Sajjan talks with VNA on the prospects of Canada-Vietnam defence cooperation and Canada’s commitment to sustain peace and security in the Asia-Pacific region during his visit to Vietnam.

1.2 million computers in Vietnam infected with W32.XFileUSB

 The Bkav Corporation on June 5 warned that up to 1.2 million computers in Vietnam might have been infected with a destructive virus called W32.XFileUSB that can wipe all data on the users’ USB drive.

Classical music, contemporary dance show underway in Hanoi

 The show “Summer Symphony” is taking place at the Hanoi Opera House on June 5 and 6, bringing together artists from Vietnam and Japan.

Vietnam, Italy cooperate in environmental protection

 Vietnam’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and Italy’s Ministry for Environment, Land and Sea signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation in Hanoi on June 5. 

Environment Minister’s answers at Q&A session meet voters’ expectation

 Minister of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) Tran Hong Ha’s performance at the question-and-answer session at the ongoing National Assembly’s fifth meeting on June 5 satisfied the majority of voters.

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Vietnam provides all means for defence ties with Canada, CPV official seeks stronger cooperative ties with KSCM, Hanoi talk updates situation in Venezuela after presidential election

Vietnam's cashew exports hit over $1.3 billion

 Vietnam exported over 140,000 tonnes of cashew in the first five months of this year, raking in more than 1.39 billion USD.

Noise pollution in Ho Chi Minh strikes wrong notes

 In urban areas, noise pollution is nothing new and is often neglected as an issue for city dwellers. However, it has severe effects on people’s well being and quality of life.

Newly-registered labourers in May down 24.5 percent

 A total of 80,500 workers were registered at newly-established businesses in May, down 24.5 percent year-on-year, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Labour Minister clarifies guest worker issues at NA session

 Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung made clear a number of issues raised by National Assembly deputies on measures to ensure rights and interests of Vietnamese workers abroad.

NA Chairwoman holds talks with Micronesian Congress Speaker

Vietnam always attaches importance to developing friendship and cooperative ties with the Federated States of Micronesia, said Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.

Vietnam joins ASEAN SOM in Singapore

 Vietnam will continue coordination with other ASEAN member states to implement priorities set for 2018 towards building a resilient and innovative ASEAN and foster collaboration between ASEAN and relevant partners.