Heavy rain that occurred in many places in the northern mountainous province of Lai Châu from 7am to 10am on Tuesday, will help temporarily reduce the intensity of drought and prolonged hot weather.

Police in Ninh Bình Province on Monday arrested two men and a woman, who were illegally transporting the pangolins by train from Huế City in the central province of Thừa Thiên-Huế to the northern localities for sale.

The European Commission is providing 2 million euro (roughly US$2.2 million) in humanitarian aid to provide emergency relief to communities affected by the ongoing drought and saltwater intrusion that have impacted large parts of Việt Nam since the end of 2015.

The internet connection speed is expected to be slower than usual beginning on Wednesday, as the submarine cable enters its regular maintenance period from June 22-27.

The Ministry of Information and Communications revoked a journalist’s press card yesterday for a serious violation of Government regulations.

Up to 2.25 million hectares of natural forests in the Central Highlands are not allowed to be open to commercial projects, said Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc.

The press plays an important role in influencing public opinion about major public issues, said delegates at a conference held yesterday on the occasion of National Journalism Day (June 21). But a report published at the conference also highlighted reporters’ difficulties in conveying information to readers.

Seven-year-old Đinh Thanh Phong felt more than excited not only because he could meet a lot of friends from ASEAN countries but also he could deliver his wish towards ASEAN vision at the 4^th ASEAN Children Forum (ACF) hosted by Việt Nam this year.

Đinh La Thăng, the secretary of the HCM City Party Committee, said the city must formulate a detailed plan this month to speed up the upgrading of old residences.