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PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc greets US Secretary of Commerce

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc received Secretary of the US Department of Commerce (DOC) Wilbur Ross in Washington DC on May 31 (local time), asking the department to recognise Vietnam’s market economy status soon.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, US President Donald Trump hold talks

 Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and US President Donald Trump held talks in Washingotn DC on May 31 (local time), discussing ways to develop bilateral ties in a more substantive manner.

Northern Vietnam suffers the first major hot spell this summer

 Northern provinces are suffering the first major hot spell of summer 2017, with temperatures reaching up to 40 degrees Celsius.

Prime Minister meets US scholars

 Vietnam plans to develop a comprehensive, long-term and win-win relationship with the US, actively contributing to peace, prosperity and development in the region and the world.

Sand mining destroying rivers in Central Highlands, causing landslides

VietNamNet Bridge - Uncontrolled rampant sand exploitation is seriously affecting Krong Ana and Krong No, two large rivers in the Central Highlands. 

Children are ‘gold mine’ for YouTube channels in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - With a high number of subscribers, YouTube content channels for children can earn hundreds of millions of dong a month.

$1 billion within 3 days: stock market records 10-year high

VietNamNet Bridge - Billions of dollars have been poured into the stock market within a short time, returning the market to its peak of 10 years ago. 

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 1/6

HCM City’s revenues jump 18.4%, Startups soar in January-May, Capital cost ebbs to three-month low, New terms for customs declaration to take effect, Vietnam’s aquatic product exports hit 2.8 billion USD

Homeschooling model raises controversy

VietNamNet Bridge - Though opinions differ about homeschooling, many Vietnamese believe it is not a good education model for children.

Children need to play games, not game shows

Summer is the season that children can rest after nine months of hard work at school. Summer is also when various children’s game shows are broadcast on television to entertain adults.

HAGL FC to sign contract with Brazilian midfielder

Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) will sign a contract with midfielder Henrique Marcelino Motta of Brazil for the second leg of the national premier league.

Hanoi's Hoan Kiem Lake to be cleaned

The capital city’s Hoan Kiem Lake will be dredged and cleaned by the end of July, said Vo Tien Hung, general director of Hanoi Sewerage and Drainage Company Ltd.

HCMC charity concert to feature award-winning French pop, folk singer

 The non-governmental organisation Poussieres de Vie will host a live charity concert with French singer and songwriter Joyce Jonathan at Ben Thanh Theatre on June 6.

Prize-winning musicians to play at classical music concert

 A free classical music concert featuring prize-winning Vietnamese musicians will be held at the Cultural Salon – Saturday Coffee on June 19.

Severe birth complications more common with older mothers

 Women who are at least 35 years old when they give birth are much more likely than younger mothers to experience a variety of major pregnancy complications, a recent study confirms.

Five ideal places to take photos in Hanoi

VietNamNet Bridge - Here are five places in Hanoi which serve as perfect backgrounds for photographers.

Singer Olivia Newton-John says breast cancer has returned

 "Grease" actress and singer Olivia Newton-John said on Tuesday that her breast cancer has returned and spread to her lower back.

Japanese musicians to play Hennessy Concert

 Japan’s Miura Fumiaki, one of the most talented violinists of his generation, will perform at the Hanoi Opera House with renowned pianist Akira Eguchi on June 4.

Inspection team sent to investigate explosion at Formosa plant

 A team of officials of Ha Tinh province and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment travelled to Formosa steel plant in Ha Tinh’s Ky Anh district immediately after receiving reports on an explosion at the plant on May 30.

Social News 31/5

 HCM City boosts cooperation with RoK’s province, Orbis flying hospital launches ophthalmic training in Binh Dinh, Vietnam steps up Lao National Assembly building project, Vietnam Airlines not affected in British Airways incident