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Concert for AO victims this weekend

The HCMC Ballet, Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) will present a concert at the Saigon Opera House in cooperation with the Vietnam Association for Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin (VAVA) on August 3.

Central Vietnam seriously affected by drought

Some provinces in the central region have been seriously affected by drought drying up rivers and ponds, causing paddy fields to be fallowed and upseting the life of local people.

 

New life after the war

Thuan Thanh wounded soldiers’ nursing centre in Bac Ninh province, is currently taking care of and providing rehabilitation for 98 war invalids and wounded soldiers who come from many locales across the country.

Tropical depression forms in East Sea

A tropical depression which formed in the East Sea on the morning of July 29 is likely to develop into a typhoon by the middle of the week and affect the mainland.

 

Doctors remove 20l of liquid from 19-year-old girl

Doctors from Ho Chi Minh City Oncology Hospital have successfully carried out surgery to remove about 20 litres of liquid from the abdomen of a 19-year-old girl girl from the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu.

Hanoi exhibition showcases art by autistic children

New art showcasing the lives and worlds of children with autism are unveiled at an exhibition entitled Không Thời Gian (No Time) that is being held at the Exhibition House at 29 Hang Bai Street in Hanoi.

Unobjective assessment on Vietnam’s combat of human trafficking

The US State Department’s 2019 Trafficking in Persons Report names Vietnam to trafficking in persons watch list.

 

Vietnam could face power shortage

Vietnam could face an electricity shortage of 6.6 billion kWh in 2021 and 11.8 billion kWh in 2022. The shortage could increase to 15 billion kWh in 2023.

Martyr’s paintings on display at Da Nang Fine Arts Museum

An exhibition of artworks by martyr Ha Xuan Phong made during the American war in the 1970s is opened at the Da Nang Fine Arts Museum.

Phu Yen begins to build solar-powered lighting system

The central province of Phu Yen began construction on the second stage of the first solar-powered public lighting system for the city of Tuy Hoa’s walking street, which will make it the first urban area in central Vietnam lit by renewable energy.

Hanoian releases north-south motorbike tour photo collection

A young man in Hanoi has launched a photo collection following his tour by motorbike to 42 cities and provinces across the country.

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Viet Nam seeks foreign investment in ports

Ho Chi Minh City installs more traffic surveillance cameras

Ninety more traffic surveillance and security cameras in Ho Chi Minh City’s districts will be connected to the Traffic Surveillance and Control Centre, according to the city’s Department of Transport.

 

Hanoi student calls for balloon ban for new academic year events

A sixth grader of a secondary school in Hanoi has sent her email to more than 40 local schools to call for the end of balloon releases at opening ceremonies of the new school year.

Vietnamese referee receives FIFA recognition

The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has recognised Vietnamese referee Ngo Duy Lan as an elite-level referee.

 

Official results of national population, housing census to be announced in Q4

Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue has requested the organization of a conference in the fourth quarter to announce the official results of the national population and housing census, which was kicked off on April 1.

 

Evaluation on dengue fever vaccine completes in Vietnam

Research on a vaccine against dengue fever has been completed in Vietnam and the vaccine still needs ethical approval from the Ministry of Health before being popularized.

 

Ministry gathers opinions on foreign language learning plan

The Ministry of Home Affairs has proposed a national foreign languages training programme for civil servants.

 

Policies promoting new technologies urgently needed in ASEAN region

Vo Tan Thanh, vice chairman of the Viet Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) in HCM City, speaks at the 2019 ASEAN-China Smart Industry Conference held on Thursday in HCM City.

Quang Ninh to host world clipper race 2019-2020

The northeastern province of Quang Ninh will join the partnership of the Clipper Round the World Race 2019-2020 to host the event of in 2021-2022, and send a team to take part in the race in the UK in September.