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Female scientist helps create camera for space satellite

Vietnam will launch Micro Dragon into space by the end of this year. The person who built the camera, considered the heart of the optical satellite, is female scientist Nguyen Thi Thao, officer at the Vietnam Space Center.


High expenses prompt VN students to rethink overseas study plans

The total expense that one student may have to pay for study overseas is no less than VND2 billion. If the student later finds a job with the monthly salary of VND20 million, he or she would only be able to cover expenses after 10 years.

FDI textile-garment projects on the rise

The CPTPP and the EVFTA have helped Vietnam attract more foreign direct investment (FDI) in textile-garment projects in the country, officials said.

Shelter heals broken hearts of human trafficking victims

 Human trafficking in border provinces, including Lao Cai, Lai Chau and Dien Bien has become more and more complicated. 

Shares close in red on selling pressure

 Shares closed the June 21 session in the red on both local stock exchanges as the selling pressure had been dominating since the beginning of morning session, despite the positive performance recorded on the previous day.

Hi-tech application touted as solution to climate change adaptation

 Vietnam has been promoting the application of high technologies in agriculture production as part of efforts to adapt to climate change and strive towards sustainable agriculture development.

Government News 21/6

NA Vice Chairwoman meets voters in Son La, HCM City voters raise concern over Thu Thiem project, Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh active in Laos, Cambodian Deputy PM visits historical sites in Binh Phuoc

Vietnam eyes three gold medals at 2018 Asian Games

 Vietnam aims to obtain at least three gold medals at the upcoming 2018 Asian Games (ASIAD 2018), said deputy head of the Vietnam Sports Administration Tran Duc Phan.

Asian-Pacific cities look to promote smart tourism at HCM City forum

 Over 200 delegates from 27 member cities of the Tourism Promotion Organization for Asian-Pacific Cities (TPO) gathered in Ho Chi Minh City for the 8th TPO forum themed “Smart tourism” which opened on June 21. 

Binh Thuan: Speedboat service to Phu Quy island begins operation

 The first commercial speedboat service to Phu Quy island set sail from the Phan Thiet sea port in the south central province of Binh Thuan on July 21.

Hanoi: military officer impostor prosecuted

 The Hanoi Police on June 21 announced results of the preliminary investigation into a case involving a ring pretending to be military officers to swindle and appropriate other people’s assets. 

Social News 21/6

 European countries implement climate change projects in Mekong Delta, Thai Nguyen: Song Cong city recognised as new-style rural area, Ways sought to improve communications management in Industry 4.0

CGV Vietnam to go public on Korean bourse

 The Vietnamese arm of South Korea’s largest multiplex cinema CJ CGV plans to make an initial public offering (IPO) on the Korean stock exchange.

VBA League 2018: Saigon Heat beat Hanoi Buffaloes

 VietNamNet Bridge – Saigon Heat has defeated Hanoi Buffaloes after overcoming a gap of 20 points, scoring 96-82 to reach the final of Game 3 of the Viet Nam Basketball Association (VBA) League 2018.

VN Government to divest 80mn shares of Viglacera

 The Government will sell 80.6 million shares of Viglacera Corporation, listed as VGC, from June 27 to July 21, reducing State ownership in the firm to 36 per cent.

Vietcombank adjusts transaction limits on mobile banking

 The Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Viet Nam (Vietcombank) has announced the adjustment of transaction limits on its online service VCB-Mobile B@nking starting June 19.

Ca Mau environmental pollution rises to alarming levels

 VietNamNet Bridge – Despites efforts by authorities, pollution at industrial parks and clusters in the Mekong province of Ca Mau has risen to alarming levels, affecting the lives of local residents.

Aerial beauty of Binh Dinh seen from flycam

 The beautiful landscapes in the central province of Binh Dinh have enthralled many travelers and can be enjoyed anew from the views of a flycam.

Thuy Linh jets off to Singapore for Mrs Worldwide 2018

Duong Thuy Linh left Hanoi on June 20 to represent Vietnam at the Mrs Worldwide 2018 pageant in Singapore.

Hanoians struggle in new heat wave with temperatures close to 40oC

 People living in Hanoi are struggling with their daily activities as a new heat wave with temperatures approaching 40C has hit northern Vietnam and is forecast to last for more than a week.