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US tourist to be prosecuted over economic zone protest

 Nguyen William Anh, a US citizen born in 1985, is facing prosecution for agitating and organising protests against the draft Law on Special Economic Zone on June 10 in HCM City.

World Press Photo Exhibition 2018 opens in Hanoi

 The World Press Photo Exhibition mark its first arrival back in Hanoi after 15 years when it opened on June 16 evening, showcasing 130 most memorable press photographs from around the globe.

"Mystery of the Human Body" exhibition set for HCMC

 MEGA VINA is cooperating with the Ho Chi Minh City Youth Cultural House to hold the “Mystery of the Human Body” exhibition from June 21 to December 31 in the southern city.

Guide to film, exhibition and performance in Hanoi & HCMC

 Here are some suggestions around Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City you should not miss.

Mekong River literature award presented

 Twelve writers from six nations in the Mekong River Delta received Mekong River Literature Awards in a ceremony held in Hanoi on June 15.

Vietnam’s aviation market heats up

Sixty-three foreign airlines from 25 countries and territories will have 105 international air routes to Vietnam by October 2018, a sharp increase compared with 2016 when there were 78 air routes.

NA passes resolution on State capital control in SOEs

 The National Assembly (NA) has approved a resolution on improving and enhancing the implementation of policies in using State capital and assets in State-owned enterprises (SOEs) as well as the equitisation of those firms.

New “5-in-1” vaccine to arrive in Vietnam

 More than 833,000 doses of Indian-made ComBE Five vaccine will be imported to Viet Nam by mid-June, said V Tuan Cuong, head of the health ministry’s Drug Administration.

Foreigners active in food and beverage startups

VietNamNet Bridge - An American sells roast meat, others sell high-end chocolate, and a Singaporean sells frog porridge. 

Songwriter Nguyen Cuong seeks musical perfection

Born in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, songwriter Nguyen Cuong is most famous for his songs about the Central Highlands region. The 75-year-old has just released his debut album entitled Tung Duong Sings Songs by Nguyen Cuong.

ACMECS asked to step up cooperation with development partners

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc proposed a score of measures to improve the effectiveness of ACMECS cooperation.

Vietnam ready to contribute to CLMV cooperation: Prime Minister

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said Vietnam is ready to contribute to cooperation in the framework of the Cambodia-Laos-Myanmar-Vietnam (CLMV) mechanism and proposed specific support for the countries.

AAG cable breakdown affects internet traffic in Vietnam

 The Asia America Gateway (AAG) undersea cable suffered from a breakdown, cutting off all international connections through the AAG-SH1 branch of the line, an internet service provider in Vietnam confirmed on June 16 afternoon.

Artist blends local traditions, global inspiration

 VietNamNet Bridge – The painting by Luu Tuyen leaves a strong impression. It shows a young girl embracing a doll that looks exactly like her. Their eyes are opening and gazing hauntingly at us. 

Your guide to dining out in Hanoi & HCMC

 Here are some suggestions around Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to dine out:

Pharmaceutical firms make big investments on predicted market growth

VietNamNet Bridge - The pharmaceutical industry is expected to see big changes this year thanks to investments from both Vietnamese and foreign companies.

Vietnam’s adoption of cyber security law essential: Russian academic

 The adoption of the Law on Cyber Security at the recent fifth sitting of the 14th National Assembly of Vietnam is essential, according to Professor Vladimir Kolotov, director of Ho Chi Minh Institute under the St Petersburg University.

Hanoi to change mobile phone operator codes from September 15

 The capital city of Hanoi will change the 11-digit telephone numbers to 10-digit ones from September 15, stated the municipal Department of Information and Communications on June 14.

Dien Bien police seize 1kg of heroin from drug dealer

 Police in the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien caught red handed a man trafficking three bricks of heroin (equivalent to 1 kilogramme) to the locality on June 14.

National Assembly completes fifth session’s working agenda

 The 14th National Assembly completed its working agenda of the fifth session with numerous important issues under discussion during 21 days, said NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan at the closing ceremony in Hanoi on June 15.