More than 1,000 cases of sexual abuse against children occur in Vietnam each year and in the first quarter of 2017, 33 cases were reported, heard a forum in Hanoi on April 14.

 Hanoi police arrested four persons on April 15 for disturbing public security in Dong Tam commune, the outlying district of My Duc. 

 The recent visit of a high-ranking delegation from the Cuban Ministry of Revolutionary Armed Forces (MINFAR) to Vietnam has made contributions to consolidating cooperation between the two countries’ defence ministries.

 Vietnam welcomes the US General Electric (GE) Group’s plan to expand its investment in energy, aviation, and medical equipment in Vietnam, which are sectors in need of foreign investment, President Tran Dai Quang said. 

 Kids Read, a project encouraging primary school students to read for pleasure in the classroom and at home, was launched on Friday in HCM City.

Minister of Education and Training Phung Xuan Nha on Thursday instructed universities to develop their brand by improving training programmes that will attract students.

 VietNamNet Bridge – An action month on food safety will begin this Saturday in all provinces and cities across the country.

 Ho Chi Minh City Days held in Osaka, Plan for Dong Van geopark development approved, Ha Tinh seeks measures to recover sea tourism, Photobook on VN’s former president released

 Vice Chairwoman of the Quang Ninh People’s Committee Vu Thi Thu Thuy has requested authorities of Ha Long city to finalize measures to manage sport services on Ha Long Bay and report to the committee later this month.

 Nearly 200 international delegates from 21 countries and territories are expected to participate in the 10th Asia Pacific Cooperation Minister’s Conference in Hanoi from April 18-21.

 The Temple of Literature is one of the most important historical sites in Hanoi but it is showing signs of severe deterioration.

 Schools and police alike in Hanoi have been unable to keep up the ban to prevent pupils from using motorbikes to go to schools.

 The studio where film Kong: Skull Island was shot in the northern province of Ninh Binh has just been restored and will open to tourists on Saturday, according to local authorities.

 As many as 150 sets of remain believed to be Vietnamese soldiers that died in 1968 during the American War have been found at an airport in the southern province of Dong Nai.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A passenger bus was destroyed after it caught fire on Thursday afternoon when it was travelling across central Nghe An Province.

 During 2016, according to Global Property Guide research, house prices rose in 29 out of the 45 housing markets around the globe that publish housing statistics, using inflation-adjusted figures.

 The ninth meeting of the 14th National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee will take place from April 17-22 in preparation for the NA’s 3rd session to be held in May.

 Over 22,500 Vietnamese workers sent aboard

 Farmers in the Mekong delta have stored  fresh water as preparation for the upcoming drought since now.

 The Feast and Commemoration Festival for Hoang Sa (Paracel) flotilla soldiers (Le khao le the linh Hoang Sa) was held on April 12 in An Vinh commune, Ly Son district, the central province of Quang Ngai.