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Police investigate death threats to HCM City official

Police in HCM City are carrying out an investigation into the death threats sent to deputy chairman of District 1 People’s Committee, Doan Ngoc Hai. 

Independent experts announce top 49 universities in Vietnam

An independent group of six researchers who are working in Vietnam and other countries have announced a list of 49 top local universities on September 6.

HCM City-based visual artist displays silk works

 Art lovers will have the chance to enjoy work by one of the most talented artists in Viet Nam today, the HCM City-based visual artist Le Hoang Bich Phuong, when her solo exhibition opens at Manzi from 6pm tomorrow.

Artist examines historical resonance in first VN solo show

 Tomorrow, Nha San Collective will open Remote Viewing – the first solo exhibition in Viet Nam by the Vietnamese-born German artist Sung Tieu.

Party strengthens ties with Hungarian ruling party

Politburo member Truong Thi Mai and Gergely Gulyas, Vice President of the ruling party of Hungary signed an MoU on cooperation between CPV and the Fidesz on September 6. 

VN-Belgium expert network established for sustainable neighbourhoods

A network on building sustainable neighbourhoods was established between Vietnam and Belgium on Wednesday in the capital city. 

VN's top chess-player at risk of elimination at World Cup

 Le Quang Liem’s undefeated streak ended on Wednesday after he lost to world No 41 Vidit Santosh Gujrathi in the second round’s first match of the Chess World Cup in Georgia.

Casino business: Commercial banks allowed to provide services

 Commercial banks will be allowed to trade and provide foreign exchange services related to the casino business from next month.

HSBC upbeat on VN economy

VN’s economy is well positioned for growth in international trade and will continue to experience high growth over the next three to five years, said CEO of HSBC Vietnam, Pham Hong Hai.

Ministry outlines three growth scenarios for 2018

 The Ministry of Planning and Investment has outlined three scenarios for economic growth next year as part of its preparation for developing a socio-economic plan.

Vietnam takes preventive measures against bird flu

 The Department of Preventive Medicine requested the healthcare sector and relevant agencies to conduct measures to tackle avian viruses, with the likelihood of outbreaks in the country still high.

Part 1: The strong rise of Phu Quoc

VietNamNet Bridge - Phu Quoc Island in Kien Giang province, together with Van Don in Quang Ninh and Bac Van Phong in Khanh Hoa, has been chosen to develop a SEZ in the future.

Students walk bumpy roads to school in mountainous areas

Pa Ve Su Secondary School in Muong Te district, the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau welcomes 271 students in the 2017 - 2018 school year, including 175 boarding ones, despite difficulties.

Top legislator hails relations with Egypt

Vietnam treasures and wishes to promote the friendship and multi-faceted cooperation with Egypt, especially in politics-diplomacy, culture, sports, tourism, and education-training, said NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan. 

Nguyen Tien Minh in third round of Vietnam Open

 Nguyen Tien Minh of Vietnam won his first match at the Việt Nam Vietnam Open badminton tournament, beating Mek Narongrit of Thailand 21-14, 21-16 yesterday in HCM City.

Tran Anh Hung to join 2017 Tokyo International Film Festival

Vietnamese-born French director Tran Anh Hung will participate in the 2017 Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF), which will be held from October 25 to November 3, as one of the most outstanding filmmakers in Southeast Asia.

Northern, central areas brace for Storm Guchol

A tropical depression near Luzon Island of the Philippines is predicted to strengthen into Typhoon Guchol, which will land in the East Sea, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Ministry warns about hand-foot and mouth disease rise

 The Ministry of Health has issued a warning that the current season, which is when students gather for the new school year, is when cases of hand-foot and mouth disease in children are on the rise.

Vietnam’s mine action effort documentary screened in Geneva

 “A Shared Experience: Striving for Safety”, a documentary about clearing landmines in Vietnam, was screened on the sidelines of the seventh Meeting of States Parties of the Convention on Cluster Munitions in Geneva on September 5.

Vietnam to include human rights in education

 Vietnam has approved a project that aims to make human rights an integral subject in education nationwide by 2025.