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Vietnamese, US choirs on same stage

The HCMC Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera and the US’s CREDO choir will stage “Verleih uns Frieden” and “Let there be peace on earth” on June 14 at Ben Thanh Theatre in HCM City.

Hospitals full as hot spell continues

High temperatures during the day followed by heavy rains and thunderstorms in the late afternoon or at night have made people exhausted, leading to an increase in the number of patients with summer ailments.

Youth in Da Nang join hands to clean Son Tra peninsula

 Over 200 young volunteers in the central Da Nang city have gathered to clean up Son Tra  peninsula, one of the tourist attractions in the city. The activity is in respond to the action month for environment.

Deputy PM Truong Hoa Binh pays visit to Japan

Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh met with Chuichi Date, Speaker of the House of Councillors of the Japanese National Diet, in Tokyo on June 12 as part of his visit to Japan to attend the 24th International Conference on the Future of Asia. 

Vietnam's SOE equitisation needs a boost

 2018 is hoped to see a strong wave of equitisation of State-owned enterprises (or SOE). However, the first half of the year is yet to see as strong movement as expected.

National Assembly adopts two resolutions, three bills

 The National Assembly convened a plenary session under the chair of NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan on June 12, passing two resolutions and three bills.

HCM City develops new flood-prevention plan for rainy season

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City authorities is working with all 24 districts on a wide range of plans to prevent flooding in the rainy season.

Vietnam welcomes DPRK-US summit outcomes

Vietnam welcomes and highly values outcomes of the summit between the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and the US which took place in Singapore on June 12, said spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry of Vietnam Le Thi Thu Hang. 

More Asian black bears in captivity in Lam Dong released

 Authorities have consecutively rescued two Asian black bears in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong within a week, according to the Education for Nature Vietnam (ENV).

Social News 13/6 (Hourly Updated)

Swine flu victim discharged from Đắk Lắk hospital, Surgeons are carrying out the operation to save the French man, HCMC to pilot clean food supply program for schools in 6 districts, ‘Student Research Awards 2018’ launched

Fire risks uncovered at another 108 buildings in Hanoi

 Fire services in Hanoi have uncovered safety violations at 108 high rises across the capital after revealing a list of 91 properties in late May.

VN Food Administration warns about poisonous mushrooms

 The Vietnam Food Administration under the Ministry of Health on Monday released a warning after a case of mushroom poisoning in the northern mountainous of Son La.

Public Security official calls for investigation of extremists

 Deputy Minister of Public Security Nguyen Van Son called for investigation of and strict penalties for leaders of extremist groups who incited crowds to cause disorder at the headquarters of Binh Thuan Province’s People’s Committee.

Legendary Guitarist Henry Padovani to perform in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge - This month, the original lead guitarist for the chart-topping British rock band, The Police, is set to command the stage for five nights at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi. 

Vegan food makes us live not for meat, but for flavour

 VietNamNet Bridge – At V’s Home, vegan food is not a religious calling or sacrifice for animal welfare but rather the foundation of satisfying, flavourful meals that leave diners feeling nourished. 

2018 FIFA World Cup mascot made of egg shells

 A resident in HCMC has created a version of the 2018 FIFA World Cup mascot, Zabivaka the Wolf, out of egg shells.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 13/6

One more foreign investor flees from Hoa Sen Group, Hung Vuong Corporation reports loss of $12 million in second quarter, HCM City publishes info on real estate investors’ mortgage loans

Vietnam companies take cautious steps towards Thai market

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese enterprises have been seeking a way to penetrate the Thai market to re-establish a trade balance between the two countries.

AI to be used in every socio-economic field in Vietnam: experts

VietNamNet Bridge - Not only companies or large corporations will use AI, but small shops, households, supermarkets and buildings will also become clients of the technology.

Powerful pump, water reservoirs cannot stop flooding

HCMC residents were reassured that they would not see floods again after multi-billion dong anti-flood works became operational. But floods have become even more serious.