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Women’s football in need of more adequate investment

 The Vietnamese women’s football team have created a miracle after securing an official place in the finals of the 2018 AFC Women’s Asian Cup. 

Lac Hong University tops Robocon Vietnam 2017

 The Lac Hong University’s LH - Lightning team successfully overcame 31 other competitors to become winner at the Robocon Vietnam 2017 final, which took place in the northern province of Ninh Binh on May 14.

Grandmaster Le Quang Liem graduates from Webster University

 Vietnamese grandmaster Le Quang Liem has graduated from Webster University in the US with two bachelor degrees of Science, Finance and Arts, Management.

Some businesses in Asia disrupted by cyber attack, authorities brace for more

Asian governments and businesses reported some disruptions from the WannaCry ransomware worm on Monday but cybersecurity experts warned of a wider impact as more employees turned on their computers

Overview picture of Southeast Asia’s longest cross-sea bridge

 Once completed, Tan Vu-Lach Huyen Bridge linking Dinh Vu Peninsula and Cat Hai island district in Hai Phong City will be the longest cross-sea bridge in Southeast Asia.

Fifty-three e-survey systems installed in HCMC hospitals

 Fifty-three hospitals in HCM City, including 30 city hospitals and 23 district hospitals, installed e-survey systems to receive patient’s feebacks, according to the city’s Department of Health.

Pork prices plummet again, testing farmers

 Farmers need to be rescued again as prices of yet another item collapses.

Network operators to block spam

 Five Vietnamese mobile telecommunication enterprises have signed a commitment to stop spam messages.

Top tours in Hanoi

Hanoi is teeming with ornate Buddhist temples, ancient citadels, war memorials, and French colonial architecture while traditional villages and national parks are just outside the city. 

Fishermen furious over sub-standard boats

Several fishermen in the central coastal province of Binh Dinh who received loans from commercial banks to buy steel ships under a 2014 Government Decree continue to face boat malfunctions and repair maladies.

Building-material market restructured as foreigners buy local companies

The hot development of the real estate market benefits the building material industry, but Vietnamese companies are struggling to get a share of the market as cement and tile factories have been sold to foreign investors.

International legislators pledge action on climate change

Parliaments should take stronger action to respond to climate change by maximising their roles as legislators and supervisors as well as enhancing international co-operation to ensure “no one is left behind”, 

HCM City to spend $1.9b on power development

The HCM City People’s Committee has proposed the Ministry of Trade and Industry approve the city’s power transmission development plan with a total investment of about VND42.9 trillion.

Lack of forest management causing the increasing deforestation

 VietNamNet Bridge – One of main causes of increasing Vietnamese deforestation is the poor forest land management awareness among concerned agencies, 

Finnish expert improves piano teachers’ method

Finnish Professor Jarmo Anttila from the South Ostrobothnia Music Institute provided a trainning course to improve the pedagogical knowledge of piano teachers at the Ha Noi College of Arts (HCA). 

Project sees relationships as the heart of education

When students of Nguyen Van Troi Secondary School in HCM City’s Go Vap District violate any regulation of the schools or misbehave, teachers meet with each of them to learn the reason, help them recognise their violations

Social News 15/5

 Dong Thap seeks help in relocation, Ancient city launches innovation of recycled rubbish, Construction of new coastal road begins in Hai Phong, 1,000 trees planted in Dalat City

Westlife's Shane Filan returns to Vietnam

  Irish boy band singer Shane Filan is scheduled to perform on July 16 in Ho Chi Minh City as part of his ‘Love Always Tour 2017’, according to Zing online newspaper.

Fourth Industrial Revolution poses labor problem

Although the Fourth Industrial Revolution brings about economic efficiency, higher labor productivity, product improvements and better competitiveness, it will undeniably pose a big labor problem as millions of jobs.

HCM City to strengthen adaptation to climate change

 As one of the 10 cities expected to be hit the hardest by climate change, HCMC will work out specific solutions and policies and use more resources to effectively cope with climate change.