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Fisherman refuses cash and releases rare turtle into the ocean

A fisherman in central Nghe An Province has released a rare turtle back into the ocean despite being offered a large sum of money to sell the animal.

23 fake fuel makers in Dak Nong charged

The Police Department of the Central Highlands province of Dak Nong has decided to initiate criminal proceedings and detained 23 people involved in the production and trading of fake fuels.

 

Charges brought against former deputy labor minister

Former Deputy Minister of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs Le Bach Hong, 65, has been indicted for his role in causing losses of VND1.7 trillion (US$73 million) for the Vietnam Social Security.

 

Former journalist arrested for involvement in Vu Nhom case

Former journalist Truong Duy Nhat, who led the Danang office of Dai Doan Ket newspaper between 1998 and 2011, has been arrested for his alleged involvement in the high-profile case involving former business tycoon Phan Van Anh Vu.

 

Karate team secure bronze at K1 Premier League

Vietnam won bronze at the K1 Premier League, Shanghai leg, which closed on Sunday.

Young players compete at national badminton champs

The National Youth Badminton Championships began yesterday in the central highlands city of Buon Ma Thuot, Dak Lak Province.

Speaker announcements to be stopped at Tan Son Nhat Airport

Loudspeaker announcements will be stopped at Tan Son Nhat International Airport from July 1 this year in order to limit noise and improve passenger services quality amid the airport’s overloaded condition.

 

Young table tennis players take regional silver, bronzes

Vietnam grabbed a silver and four bronze medals at the 25th SEA Junior & Cadet Table Tennis Championships in Bangkok, Thailand, on Sunday.

Taekwondo athletes bring medals home from Italy

Vietnam won a gold, silver and bronze medal at the Roma 2019 World Taekwondo Grand Prix which closed in Italy on Sunday.

Police arrest man for spreading fake news

Police in Hanoi’s Gia Lam District have detained Tran Van Thuoc for allegedly spreading false information about a deadly power incident on social media.

South Korea tightens policy on five-year multi-entry visas for Vietnamese citizens

South Korea has decided to stop granting five-year visas to Vietnamese who are not permanent residents of Hanoi, Danang and HCM City.

 

Vietnam braces for hot spell

The National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF) yesterday warned of prolonged hot weather over the coming days.

Dead whale found on Ha Tinh Beach

Fishermen in the central province of Ha Tinh have found a dead whale weighing around one tonne at a local beach.

 

Appeal trial held for former public security officers

The Hanoi-based High-level People’s Court yesterday opened a trial to look into appeals of Phan Van Anh Vu, four former officers of the public security sector, and the Hanoi People’s Procuracy.

 

BUSINESS NEWS 11/6

Dual benefits of investing in luxury apartments in District 1

 

Rhythmic gymnasts win titles at Singapore Open

Nguyen Ha My won two gold medals in rhythmic gymnastics at the Singapore Open on Sunday.

Five metro line projects report a cost overrun of $3.47 billion

The total investment capital of the five metro line projects in Hanoi and HCM City increased by VND80 trillion ($3.47 billion) against initial expectations due to delays in land clearance, arranging capital, and irresponsible investors.

 

Music for children a ponder for adult

In the past children’s songs were simple, fun and easy to learn. And more importantly, they were about topics children understood. As well as providing entertainment, the main point was education.

Hanoi needs solutions to curb decade-long illegal bus stops

Despite a decade-long push to prevent buses stopping at unauthorised pick-up points, the problem is still a major concern in Hanoi.

Joint efforts needed to deter ivory trafficking in Vietnam

Bui Thi Ha, vice director of Education for Nature, speaks to Vietnam News Agency about the status of ivory trafficking in Vietnam and ENV's proposed measures on fighting trafficking.