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Trang Khieu signs contract with Italian modelling agency

 Young and beautiful model Trang Khieu, has unveiled she is taking her modelling endeavours to the next level.

Mobile Commerce Day kicks off June 18 in HCM City

 The Vietnam E-Commerce Association (VECOM) has announced they expect a strong turnout to participate in this year’s annual Mobile Commerce Day workshop on June 18 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Big C to be renamed in 2017

 VietNamNet Bridge - "Although we have the right to use the brand name Big C within 10 years after the acquisition, we have decided to rename it next year," said the CEO of Thailand’s Central Group.

Hanoians, Saigonese watch Euro 2016 on the street

VietNamNet Bridge – Because of the severe heat in the last few days, hundreds of football fans in Hanoi and HCM City watched Euro 2016 on the sidewalks.

President concludes Lao visits, heads to Cambodia

 President Tran Dai Quang left Laos on June 14 afternoon to begin his two-day State visit to Cambodia at the invitation of King Norodom Sihamoni.

Nguyen Dynasty exercises national sovereignty over seas, islands

 The Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945) fully exercised Vietnam’s sovereignty over its seas and islands and shaped the country’s territory as it is today, according to scholars.

Military aircraft goes missing during training session

 The waters off the coast of the central province of Nghe An are being searched to look for a military aircraft that went missing during a training session on early June 14.

Universities urged to improve quality of English teaching

Minister of Education and Training Phung Xuan Nha called on universities nationwide to boost the quality of English teaching to ensure that students dramatically improve their foreign language skills.

Vietnam to host 4th ASEAN Children’s Forum

  Vietnam will host the fourth ASEAN Children’s Forum from June 20-23 in Hanoi.

Steel imports rise to all-time record high

Steel imports into Vietnam surged in the first quarter of 2016 to their highest level on record, in spite of government efforts to stem the tide of shipments from overseas, particularly those from China, the largest producer.

Gold miner Besra Vietnam suffers massive losses

Canadian Besra Inc.’s Besra Vietnam, the operator of two gold mines in Quang Nam, has suffered a loss of over VND1 trillion ($44.7 million) with a short-term debt volume of VND2.5 trillion ($111.7 million).

Vietnam among best Culinary Hotspots for Solo Travelers

 Vietnam has been ranked 10th among 2016 Culinary Hotspots for Solo Travelers by TourBar.com, a travel website and app.

Futsal teams to compete at HCM City Open

VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City Futsal Open will be organised on June 21-26 with the participation of eight teams. 

Vietnam's major cities to celebrate International Yoga Day

 VietNamNet Bridge – Up to 10,000 people will join International Yoga Day festivities in big cities in Viet Nam this June 18 to July 2.

Cambodian press: Vietnamese President’s visit to lift traditional ties

 President Tran Dai Quang’s State visit to Cambodia from June 14-16 shows Vietnam’s special attention to fostering and promoting traditional friendship and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries, the Rasmei Kampuchea said.

Deputy PM Pham Binh Minh meets Chinese Foreign Minister

 Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Yunnan, China, on June 13 on the sideline of the Special ASEAN-China Foreign Ministers' Meeting.

Vietnam proposes more IPU activities for female parliamentarians

  Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh said she hopes the Inter-Parliamentary Union will increase activities for female parliamentarians, during her meeting with IPU Secretary General Martin Chungong in Geneva on June 13.

Vietnamese photographer wins top prize at Greek photo contest

 The photo “The bedroom of General Huy” earned Lao dong (Labour) newspaper photojournalist Tran Viet Van a first prize at the Greek Photometria Awards 2016 themed “Home”.

Too little sleep linked to health problems in children, teens

 Updated sleep recommendations for children and teens point to the benefits of getting enough sleep and the dangers of getting too little.

Vietnam’s coal remains unsold, while coal imports increase sharply

VietNamNet Bridge - While customs agencies reported a sharp increase in coal imports, the Vietnam Coal and Mineral Industries Group (Vinacomin) reported a high inventory level of 10 million tons.