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Le Hang to compete at Miss Universe 2016

 VietNamNet Bridge – The first runner-up of Miss Universe Vietnam 2015 Le Hang will be Vietnam’s representative at this year's Miss Universe pageant.

Heavy rain causes trees to fall in Saigon

 VietNamNet Bridge – Dozens of big trees along HCM City street fell yesterday afternoon after unexpected rainstorms which injured at least three people. Traffic congestion occurred on some roads.

Hue takes WWF’s National Green City 2016 title

  Hue City in the central province of Thue Thien - Hue was honoured as the National Green City 2016 under a vote campaign initiated by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) at a ceremony in the central city on June 28.

President hopes for more investment from Japanese firms

 President Tran Dai Quang has hoped that Japanese businesses will increase investment in Vietnam, especially in developing hi-quality infrastructure and support industry.

Four Chinese arrested in HCM City for swindling

 Police in Ho Chi Minh City have arrested four Chinese tourists for swindling on June 27.

Dong Son-era bronze casting moulds found in Yen Bai

 Axe- and chisel-shaped moulds made of stone dating back to the Dong Son civilisation (about 2,000 – 3,000 years ago) have been discovered in the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai.

Brexit to have minor impact on Vietnam trade & investment: experts

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese economists have said that Brexit will have an impact on Vietnam trade, but it will not be significant. 

Nearly 900,000 students registered for national high school exam

 The Ministry of Education and Training on June 27 announced that 887,396 students have registered for the national high school graduation exam, which will be held from June 30 to July 4.

Ministry warns about imbalanced development in property market

VietNamNet Bridge – Early alarm bells have been rung about the potential imbalanced development in supply and demand in the realty market. 

Hong Kong-invested paper plant to be inspected over environment pollution

 The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has asked agencies in Hau Giang Province to inspect a Hong Kong-invested paper plant after concerns were raised that it will pollute the Hau River.

HIV/AIDs treatment costs to spike

 People with HIV and AIDS are expecting medical costs to soar when international health aid is cut off next year, participants at a policy dialogue said on June 27.

China to open a consulate general in Da Nang

VietNamNet Bridge – Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh and Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi on Monday confirmed the completion of procedures for setting up the Chinese consulate general in Da Nang.

Scan of corporate unlicensed software use beefed up nationwide

An interagency inspection team consisted of the Inspectorate of the Ministry of Culture-Sports-Tourism recently launched a series of raids across the country, targeting companies suspected of using unlicensed software.

Vietnam to attend Miss Deaf International 2016

 Bui Thi Lan Anh, the second-runner up of Miss Deaf Vietnam, will represent the country to compete at Miss Deaf International 2016, which is scheduled to take place on July 5-8 in Las Vegas, the US.

VN athletes to compete in Canada Open

VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Tien Minh and Vu Thi Trang will take part in the Yonex Canada Open badminton tournament starting today in Calgary. 

Thai Son Bac win HCM City Futsal Open

 VietNamNet Bridge – Thai Son Bac triumphed in the HCM City Futsal Open after defeating reigning champions Thai Son Nam during the penalty shootout on Sunday.

HCM City Party Secretary receives US diplomat

 The Secretary of Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, Dinh La Thang, on June 27 hosted a reception for Rena Bitter, US Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City who came to bid farewell at the end of her tenure.

Vietnamese, Belgian parliaments look to cement connections

 Growing cooperation between the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) and the Parliament of the Federation Wallonie-Brussels, along with the Belgian Federal Parliament, has contributed to the two countries’ overall relations.

Japan’s Self Defence Force delegation on Vietnam visit

Senior Lieutenant General Vo Van Tuan, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army, hosted a reception in Hanoi on June 27 for a visiting delegation from Japan’s Self Defence Force.  

HCM City asks for particular mechanism to facilitate development

 Ho Chi Minh City needs a particular mechanism in order to fulfil its role as an economic locomotive of the country, Politburo member and Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Dinh La Thang has said.