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Malaysia quake: Singapore and Sabah mourn victims

 Singapore and Malaysia's Sabah state are observing a day of remembrance for those killed in an earthquake on Mount Kinabalu.

57-year-old banana seller receives Bachelor of Law degree

 VietNamNet Bridge – A 57-year-old woman who sells duck eggs and bananas at a rural market in Tien Giang province received a bachelor's degree in law on May 10.

Sixth Mers death in South Korea amid sharp rises in cases

 A sixth person has died after contracting Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (Mers) in South Korea, amid a sharp rise in infections.

Art & Entertainment News 8/6

 Free Hoi An guidebook app launched for tourists, Paintings on old newspapers on display in Hanoi, Museum of Fine Arts opens new exhibition area, VN launches contest for ASEAN ethnic groups

Ninh Thuan spends $2mil. on coping with drought

 Measures against land erosion in Mekong Delta region discussed, Ninh Thuan spends 40 bln VND on coping with drought, Coastal provinces respond to national sea and island week, Experience on climate change adaptation via broadcasting shared

Australian artist shows “Figures in time” in Saigon

  Australian artist Will Whitehouse has opened his first solo exhibition “Figures In Time” at Vin Gallery in HCMC’s District 2.

Digiworld to be listed on stock market

 Digital World Joint Stock Company (Digiworld) will be listed on the HCM City Stock Exchange (HOSE) between July and August.

ASEAN to handle migration, East Sea dispute together

 The formation of the ASEAN Economic Community at the end of the year prompted Singapore's Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong, to speak to Viet Nam News and other ASEAN news outlets on issues facing regional group members.

Proposal for dedicated police station at Tan Son Nhat Airport

 A police station to serve Tan Son Nhat International Airport should be established in the third quarter of 2015 to help ensure security, the chairman of the HCM City People’s Committee, Le Hoang Quan, has proposed.

Dance takes hat off to tradition

 VietNamNet Bridge – Two Vietnamese artists who trained in contemporary art in the Netherlands have combined forces to create a dance and music show that will premiere in HCM City this Saturday.

Vien breaks another two Games records

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam's top female swimmer Nguyen Thi Anh Vien broke two more Southeast Asian (SEA) Games records on the second day of the 28th SEA Games in Singapore yesterday, June 7.

Vietnam enter semi finals of SEA football

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam grabbed the second ticket of Group B to enter the semifinals of men's football event at the Southeast Asian Games in Singapore.

Thai businessman’s compliment makes Vietnamese sad

VietNamNet Bridge - A comment from a Thai businessman that Vietnam is striving to reach the Number 1 position in the ASEAN electronics industry has stirred up the public.

Son Doong Cave makes strong impress in Singapore

 International travel companies were amazed by the beauty of Vietnam’s Son Doong cave in a seminar introducing Vietnamese tourism in Singapore on June 4.

Vietnam brings home additional three SEA Games golds

 The Vietnamese delegation has bagged three more gold medals on the second official competing day of the 28th SEA Games, which is taking place in Singapore.

Khanh Hoa looks to tap tourism potential in China

 A new direct service connecting Guangzhou, China and Khanh Hoa, scheduled to be launched on June 20, promises a surge in the flow of Chinese tourists to the central coastal province.

Mong Cai border gate working hours extended

 Starting next month, Mong Cai border gate will remain open for immigration activity from 7am to 8pm (Hanoi time), one hour later than the current closing time of 7pm.

Hotline launched for Vietnamese nationals in Czech Republic

 All Vietnamese nationals in the Czech Republic, who face difficulties in consular and citizen protection issues, now can dial 792 392 299 for consultancy and support.

Vietnamese citizens asked on climate change and energy matters

 The World Wide Views (WWViews), a global citizen consultation initiative, took place in Vietnam and 80 other countries across the globe on June 6.

OV intellectuals make recommendations on economic integration

 Overseas Vietnamese intellectuals and experts gathered at a forum in Hanoi on June 7, contributing their opinions to the country’s economic development and integration during 2016-2020.