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Vietnam blue beret force ready for UN mission in South Sudan

Vietnam’s first field hospital has been all set for the United Nations (UN) peacekeeping mission in South Sudan.

Hue restores its historic pagoda

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hue is conducting a restoration project in a bid to save Dieu De, which was considered as a national pagoda under the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945).

Vietnam's FMCG market forecast to grow at 5%

 Sales of fast moving consumer goods have slowed down this year in both urban and rural areas, according to Kantar Worldpanel, a global expert in shoppers’ behaviour.

Ministry expects all HIV patients covered by health insurance

 The Ministry of Health (MoH) has been advised to amend some regulations so as to have 100 percent of people living with HIV covered by health insurance by 2020.

National Assembly to adopt two laws on June 14

 The National Assembly is expected to adopt the draft law on amendments and supplements to several articles of the Law on Sports and Physical Training and the bill on Measurement and Map on June 14.

Van Don International Airport to receive first flight in December

 The Van Don International Airport in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh is scheduled to receive the first flight in December this year, according to the investor – Sun Group. 

VN-Index rises nearly 10 points on June 13

 The VN-Index on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) gained 9.77 points to stay at 1,030.53 points on June 13 after losing more than 18 points on the previous day.

Meth drugs discovered in parcel transported from Netherlands to Vietnam

 Authorities on June 13 discovered methamphetamine drugs hidden in a parcel transported from the Netherlands to Vietnam.

First Vietnamese doctor awarded 2018 Nikkei Asia Prize

 Nguyen Thanh Liem, Director of the Stem Cell and Gene Technology Institute at Vinmec Times City International Hospital, has become the first Vietnamese doctor to receive the 2018 Nikkei Asia Prize in the science and technology category.

Interest rates kept stable in VN in first half of 2018

 The interest rates were kept stable in the first six months of 2018 while the lending rates for priority fields have decreased.

Traditional music and beatboxing at L’Espace Hanoi

A fusion concert featuring traditional music and beatboxing entitled Nam Nhi (Macho) by singer Ngo Hong Quang, beatboxer Trung Bao and a string quintet will be held at L’Espace on June 30, at 8pm.

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc responds to NA deputy’s question on regional connectivity

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc sent a document answering a question of National Assembly deputy Le Cong Dinh regarding measures to foster regional connectivity.

Vietnamese boxer Tran Van Thao ranks 40th in world

 Vietnamese boxer Tran Van Thao has jumped 51 spots from 91 to 40 in the rankings of World Boxing Confederation in the men’s 52kg category.

Lawmakers debate corruption in private sector

 VietNamNet Bridge – National Assembly deputies continued discussions on the country’s amended anti-corruption laws yesterday, June 13, during the NA’s fifth meeting in Hanoi.

Co Tu people offer traditions to tourists

A few years ago, Co Tu villagers in Nam Giang District could not imagine that their community’s daily activities could bring them a significant income source. By sharing their rice preparation, rattan knitting, cooking, singing

Groceries adopt digital technology as they feel the heat from online competition

Grocery owners have begun feeling the pressure of ‘Jack Ma’s retail empire’ which has entered Vietnam through Lazada. They are upgrading their stores in an aim to be more professional in the digital era.

Vietnamese app solves math questions within seconds

VietNamNet Bridge - The PhotoSolver app was created by GotIt!, founded by its CEO Tran Viet Hung.

Motor-vehicle emission inspection plan

VietNamNet Bridge - The plan on inspecting motor vehicle emissions, approved by the Prime Minister eight years ago, has yet to be implemented because agencies have not set detailed plans. 

How is Vietnam preparing for AI in human resources?

VietNamNet Bridge - Data, algorithms and a good workforce are the three prerequisites that will determine the quality of AI products, according to experts.

Photo exhibition captures life on Con Dao Islands

 VietNamNet Bridge – A photo exhibition featuring the past and present Con Dao Islands opened on June 11 in Long Ho District in southern Vinh Long Province.