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Vietnam proposes crime fight agreement with Japan

Deputy Minister of Public Security Nguyen Van Thanh has proposed Vietnam and Japan build an agreement on crime fight during his discussions with Japan’s police agencies as part of his visit to Japan from June 5 to 12. 

Vietnam has gold medals at int’l women’s canoe tourney

 Vietnam’s Truong Thi Phuong pocketed another gold medal at the International Canoe Federation Women’s Canoe Cup, which ended on June 8 in Szeged City, Hungary.

Korean artists to perform in Hoi An

 Artists from the Republic of Korea will perform in the historic city of Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam as part of the 6th Quang Nam Heritage Festival on June 11 and 12.

Social News 10/6

 USAID facilitates green growth in building sector, Experts fear unchanged monopoly as Vietnam’s sole power utility announces restructure, HCM City police to tighten security in preparation for APEC meetings

Japanese physical therapist volunteers wisdom in Can Tho

Within a month of treatment, the pain that Nguyen Tuyet Hanh had tolerated after a bad fall began to diminish greatly, thanks to treatment from a volunteer physical therapist from Japan. 

Ly Hoang Nam enters final in Singapore Futures

 Ly Hoang Nam and Yuichi Ito entered the final of the Singapore F3 Men’s Futures’ tennis tournament yesterday.

Transport Ministry considers concessions for investors in highways

VietNamNet Bridge - Offering concessions to investors in transport and infrastructure projects is commonly applied in other countries, but it remains unfamiliar in Vietnam.

Vietnam’s street food popular items now being served at chain restaurants

VietNamNet Bridge - Banh cuon (steamed rolled rice pancake), banh my (Vietnamese sandwich) and Mon Hue (Hue cuisine) are gaining even more popularity as they are being served at better restaurants. 

The Cube Café – Board Game Center

 Dating back thousands of years, board games have been played in numerous countries. Rolling some dice and moving playing pieces not only brings tons of fun but also fosters life skills for players.

Central Highlands region faces natural forest drop

 Natural forest area in the Central Highlands region has been declining significantly due to illegal exploitation and deforestation.

More bills to be approved in next National Assembly sessions

 The National Assembly passed a resolution on a law and ordinance building programme for 2018 and adjustments to the programme for 2017 on June 8 during its third plenary session. 

Maker renovation space launched in HCM City

A maker renovation space was launched in Ho Chi Minh City on June 8 with the support of the Saigon High-Tech Park, USAID and the US’s Arizona State University, aiming to assist the building of an innovation ecosystem in Vietnam. 

Spaniard Rodrigo to coach Vietnamese futsal team

 The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has signed a three-year contract with Miguel Rodrigo as the head coach of the national futsal team.

Prime Minister’s Japan visit helps reinforce bilateral ties

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s official visit to Japan from June 4-8 has contributed to consolidating the Vietnam-Japan extensive strategic partnership, said Deputy Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung. 

VN’s rice export price hits 3-year high

 The price of Vietnamese export rice has hit a three-year high thanks to the rising import demands and the restricted supply.

Vietnam needs to avoid outdated technology in 4G-to-5G transition

 Vietnam needs to avoid ineffective investment and outdated technology in the transition from 4G to 5G, Director of the Authority of Radio Frequency Management (ARFM) Doan Quang Hoan has said.

Vietnam’s food industry seeks to build brand

 How to complete a programme on developing Vietnamese food brand was discussed at a workshop in Hanoi on June 9.

Vietnam eyes more health care PPPs

 More public-private partnerships (PPPs) are needed in the private health care sector as public hospitals and clinics cannot meet the demand across the country, experts have said.

Ho Dynasty Citadel - a stone wonder

The Ho Dynasty Citadel was Vietnam’s capital under the Ho Dynasty (1398-1407). Located in Vinh Loc district, it is the only citadel in Vietnam built entirely of stones and remained nearly intact.

Quang Nam launches new tourist destinations

 The Ky Anh tunnel national historical relic site and the Tam Thanh community art village were opened to the public on June 9 as part of the Heritage Festival 2017 currently underway in the central province of Quang Nam.