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Police search for suspects in police station explosion

 Two men riding a motorbike have been suspected of throwing explosives into a police station in HCM City on June 20, injuring a police officer.

Largest solar power plant in VN, Asia to be built in Tay Ninh

 The groundbreaking ceremony of Dau Tieng 1 and Dau Tieng 2 solar power plants, worth VND9,100 billion will be held on June 23 in the southern province of Tay Ninh.

FDI firms make small tax contributions despite plentiful incentives

Although FDI enterprises are receiving more investment incentives than domestic businesses, tax payments by the FDI sector are much lower, the 2018 Vietnam Business Development Forum heard in Hanoi on June 19.

CNN audience responds positively to Hanoi’s sights and culture

CNN has recently broadcast a special programme titled “Destination Hanoi”, with footage of the Vietnam capital’s sights and culture having received a positive response from many international friends.

Series on sex workers to be aired on VTV1

 VietNamNet Bridge – A series on prostitution will be broadcast on prime time Viet Nam TV, promising to stir debate among audiences, said Do Thanh Hai, director of the Viet Nam Feature Film Centre.

Viettel signs with one million subscribers in Myanmar in first 10 days

 Mytel, Viettel’s mobile operator in Myanmar, has signed with more than one million subscribers in just 10 days since it officially began operations.

PM issues directive to better implement law on support for SMEs

Tax deductions, land allocation programmes and the establishment of appropriate credit lines along with a comprehensive legal framework are among the tasks ordered by PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc to effectively implement the Law on Support for SMEs.

Journalists capture precious moments of primates

 Capturing images of red-shanked douc langurs has long been a passion for journalists in Da Nang city. Beyond the hobby, they also hope to convey the message of protecting the primate.

More solutions needed to fight floods in HCMC

 The HCMC government has spent trillions of Vietnamese dong on flood control, but its efforts have yet to pay off. More effective solutions are needed to cope with the situation, experts said at a meeting in HCMC on June 20.

The unplanned dumpsite

 Port operators now find themselves in a quagmire, as tens of thousands of containers are being abandoned there, aggravating port congestion on one hand and adversely affecting port operators’ business efficiency on the other. 

Exhibition on human body’s mystery in HCMC

 The “Mystery of human body” exhibition is taking place in Ho Chi Minh City, aiming to educate the public on the inner workings of the human body and the importance of healthy lifestyles.

VN - Sri Lanka friendship marked with classical concert

 A classical music concert featuring renowned Sri Lankan and Vietnamese musicians will take place at the Vietnam National Academy of Music in Hanoi on June 22.

Will Vietnam exploit more oil for higher GDP growth?

VietNamNet Bridge - The report on the GDP growth scenario of Vietnam in 2018 does not include the strengthening of oil exploitation, which had been expected.

Female scientist helps create camera for space satellite

Vietnam will launch Micro Dragon into space by the end of this year. The person who built the camera, considered the heart of the optical satellite, is female scientist Nguyen Thi Thao, officer at the Vietnam Space Center.


High expenses prompt VN students to rethink overseas study plans

The total expense that one student may have to pay for study overseas is no less than VND2 billion. If the student later finds a job with the monthly salary of VND20 million, he or she would only be able to cover expenses after 10 years.

FDI textile-garment projects on the rise

The CPTPP and the EVFTA have helped Vietnam attract more foreign direct investment (FDI) in textile-garment projects in the country, officials said.

Shelter heals broken hearts of human trafficking victims

 Human trafficking in border provinces, including Lao Cai, Lai Chau and Dien Bien has become more and more complicated. 

Shares close in red on selling pressure

 Shares closed the June 21 session in the red on both local stock exchanges as the selling pressure had been dominating since the beginning of morning session, despite the positive performance recorded on the previous day.

Hi-tech application touted as solution to climate change adaptation

 Vietnam has been promoting the application of high technologies in agriculture production as part of efforts to adapt to climate change and strive towards sustainable agriculture development.

Vietnam eyes three gold medals at 2018 Asian Games

 Vietnam aims to obtain at least three gold medals at the upcoming 2018 Asian Games (ASIAD 2018), said deputy head of the Vietnam Sports Administration Tran Duc Phan.