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US - VN duo to play Brahms

 American cellist Grace Ho and Vietnamese violinist Bui Cong Duy will perform together for the first time at concerts in Hanoi and HCM City next month. 

Social News 30/7

 HCM City imposes fines on illegal pharmacies, health clinics, HN leads the nation in rural development, Campaign seeks to make roads safer for young people, Bodies of two pilots recovered after military aircraft crash

Traditional martial arts festival held in HCM City

 Around 1,800 Vietnamese and foreign martial artists took part in the fifth International Martial Arts Festival in HCM City on July 23-25 at the Sports Centre in District 7.

Prevention and relocation plan needed for southern cities, provinces

 VietNamNet Bridge – More effective plans for natural disaster prevention are needed in the Mekong Delta, which plays an important role in the economy, but is threatened by natural disasters, climate change and landslides, 

Hue to install surveillance cameras

 Hue is to install surveillance cameras at 200 sites around the city to supervise traffic circulation and security as well as to help emergency response.

Plans to ensure safety of Hoa Binh, Son La hydroelectric reservoirs

The Government has mapped out plans to ensure the safety of reservoirs at the Hoa Binh and Son La hydroelectric plants, two of the country’s largest, said an official of the Central Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control.

Vietnam Airlines reschedules flights to/from Japan due to storm

 The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has announced its plan to adjust the schedule of flights to and from airports in Japan on July 29 due to storm Jongdari.

Liem draws with Chinese defending champion chess player

 VietNamNet Bridge – Top Vietnamese chess player Le Quang Liem took black and shared the score with host player, chess grandmaster Yu Yangyi, at the first round of the ninth Danzhou Super Grandmaster Chess Tournament

Vietnamese students shine at int’l olympiads

 Vietnam have bagged four medals at the 50th edition of the International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO 2018), announced the Ministry of Education and Training on July 29.

Endangered gaurs losing habitat in national park

 The number of gaurs living in Ya Book valley has been declining over the last 20 years as the grasslands where they used to roam have slowly been replaced by forests.

Vietnam takes part in Int’l Army Games for first time

 A delegation from the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) is attending the International Army Games 2018 (Armygames - 2018), which is being held in Russia from July 27 to August 1.

Street festival celebrates 10 years of Hanoi’s boundary adjustment

 A large street festival was held on the pedestrian streets around Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi on July 29 morning to mark 10 years of administrative boundary adjustment of the capital city.

Three put on trial for disclosing state secret

 The People’s Court of Hanoi on July 30 opened a first instance trial on three men on the charge of “deliberately disclosing state secrets” under Article 337 of the 2015 Penal Code.

Quyet replaces Truong as captain of U23 Olympic Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese striker Nguyen Van Quyet from Ha Noi Club has been selected as captain of the Olympic Vietnam team by head coach Park Hang Seo to compete at Asiad 2018, 

Quang Nam: Serious traffic accident kills 13, injures 4

 Up to 13 people were killed and four others were severely injured in a traffic accident in the central province of Quang Nam on the early morning of July 30.

California fire: Deadly blazes continues to grow

 California's deadliest current wildfire is getting larger, officials warn, despite thousands of firefighters battling it.

No surprises as seeds progress at VTF Junior 2018

 VietNamNet Bridge – There were no surprises on the first day of the VTF Junior – Vietravel Cup 2018 as all seeds got through their matches smoothly.

Ministry solicits public opinion about English instruction at kindergartens

 VietNamNet Bridge – The use of native English-speaking teachers at kindergartens would improve children’s speaking skills, participants at a seminar held in HCM City on July 27 said.

Well of heaven - a big mystery to discover

 VietNamNet Bridge – The scenery surrounding Gieng Troi (The Well of Heaven) is so beautiful and pristine that all travelers coming to the site not only feel tranquil, but also respectful to the nature all around.

BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 30/7

RoK seafood firms seek opportunities in Vietnam, HCM City’s imports from China soar, Ca Mau strives to speed up ODA projects, National Single Window mechanism benefits enterprises, Bright signs in Vietnam - Czech Republic trade