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Greek President backs all-round cooperation with Vietnam

 Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos has affirmed his support for enhancing all-round cooperation with Vietnam during his reception for visiting Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh on July 2. 

Vietnam Airlines adjusts flight schedule due to typhoon Prapiroon

 National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will adjust flights from/to Busan of the Republic of Korea and Fukuoka of Japan on July 3 due to typhoon Prapiroon which is raging in the Korean Peninsula.

Facebook bug unblocked unwanted users

 Facebook has admitted a glitch in its network meant people who had been blocked were temporarily unblocked.

Thai boys 'could be in cave for months'

 The boys trapped in a Thai cave will have to learn to dive or wait months for flooding to recede, the country's army says.

Tam Duong market embraces local mountain culture

 Tam Duong market in in Lai Chau city is a typical mountain market. It’s not just a trading place but also a meeting venue of the Dao, Mong, Thai, Giay, and Lu ethnic minority people.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 3/7

Domestic firms assisted to boost veggie, fruit exports to China, Hoa Phat Dung Quat Steel JSC improves administration capacity, Vietnam calls on Swiss investors in agriculture, MobiFone to sell its shares in TPBank

Where have cryptocurency investors gone?

As predicted, the bitcoin bubble has burst. Cryptocurrency fever in the fourth quarter of 2017 has bottomed out. At the time, bitcoin was the hottest topic of discussion among office workers to farmers, and from large cities to rural areas.

Drug trafficking kingpins killed in Son La police raid

 Police in the northern province of Son La’s Long Luon Commune have arrested two major drug lords.

Counterfeit degrees churned out via online sellers

VietNamNet Bridge - A fake bachelor’s degree can be obtained in a few days, because the technique of counterfeiting degrees is now very sophisticated. 

Three young men make protective jackets for motorbike drivers

VietNamNet Bridge - A life-jacket for motorbike drivers, the first of its kind in Vietnam, has been invented by three young engineers. 

Scientists seek solutions to landslides in Mekong Delta

Coastal and riverbank landslides are now a hot topic in the Mekong Delta. In May and June, a series of landslide cases occurred in the delta’s provinces, from Ca Mau, Hau Giang and Can Tho to An Giang, Dong Thap and Vinh Long.

Vietnam's Chi Nguyen wins crown of Miss Asia World

Vietnamese representative Nguyen Thi Chi (Chi Nguyen) has successfully outperformed 23 other foreign contestants to win Miss Asia World 2018.

New funicular up Sa Pa mountain launched

 The longest and mosy advanced funicular railway in Vietnam allows you to admire without effort the extraordinary landscapes of this very famous tourist resort of Vietnam’s northwestern region.

The absurdity of tourist arrival growth

 Vietnam may not be inferior to her neighbors when it comes to tourism resources. But why is there such a huge gap in the spending by international tourists between Vietnam and the other countries?

Ha Long hotels hike room rates sky-high

 Many hotels in Ha Long city in the northern province of Quang Ninh have hiked the prices of their rooms to 1.5 – 2.5 times normal this peak season, with prices especially high at weekends.

Vietnamese child model to compete at Prince & Princess International

 Child model Nguyen Ngoc Trang Anh will represent Vietnam at the ‘Prince & Princess International 2018’beauty pageant scheduled for July 25-31 in Phuket, Thailand.

Fermented buffalo skin, a specialty of Thai people in Son La

 Moc Chau plateau in Son La province, where the Thai live, is well-known for its fresh air, beautiful flowers, and delicious food. Fermented buffalo skin is a special indigenous dish of the Thai.

Social News 2/7

National conference on sustainable growth slated for July 5, Summer Vietnamese course opens in Prague, Young people join sea and island protection movements, Golf tournament of OVs in Czech attracts large number of players

Domestic, FDI business partnerships provide spark for electronics

 The electronics industry is a typical example of Vietnam’s success in the development and integration process. From a certain angle, some of the weaknesses present the country’s failure to adapt.

Hue Citadel to host nightly royal music shows

 Performances of Nha Nhac (Hue royal court music), a UNESCO intangible heritage, will begin on July 1 at Hue Imperial Citadel in the central city of Hue and then be held every evening thereafter.