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Few people are seen on the streets at noon in Quang Tri's Dong Ha Town, June 27, 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Hoang Tao Three central provinces – Nghe An, Ha Tinh and Quang Tri – have been experiencing record high temperatures of up to 43 degrees Celsius. Several factors have come together to make this happen. Nghe An's Tuong Duong, Ha Tinh's Huong Khue and Quang Tri's Dong Ha districts have been the hottest locations for the last few years. Towards the end of June and in early July, the mercury climbed to at least 35 degrees Celsius for weeks in these districts. These days, as early as 9 a.m., the asphalt in Dong Ha is a hot pan on which the proverbial egg can be fried. People are generally quickening their pace to get away from the streets to some form of shade. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/how-vietnam-s-hottest-locations-came-to-be-4488793.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-07-18

People wearing face masks as protection against the COVID-19 while inside the market in Marikina City. On July 11, DOH reported a 39% increase in COVID-19 in the country. The STAR / Walter Bollozos MANILA, Philippines — Though the percentage of COVID-19 tests coming out positive is still rising in select provinces around the country, the surge of cases in Metro Manila may peak sometime this week, independent pandemic monitor OCTA Research said Monday. In an interview aired over CNN Philippines, OCTA Research fellow Dr. Guido David said that the National Capital Region's COVID-19 growth rate stood at 28% last week compared to 41% the previous week. "If the peak happens this week, it will be close to what we're saying right now, it could be in the neighborhood of around 1,000 or so cases, not really alarming," David said. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/07/18/2196228/octa-positivity-rates-rising-metro-manila-cases-may-peak-week -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-07-18

The seat of the International Criminal Court in the Hague, Netherlands is seen in this photo release by the International Commission of Jurists, a non-governmental organization advocating for human rights. ICJ / Released MANILA, Philippines — Challenging the International Criminal Court's jurisdiction to probe into the Duterte administration's "drug war" is among the options government lawyers are considering, the Office of the Solicitor General said Monday morning. This comes after the ICC invited the Philippines to provide "observations" on the prosecutor’s request to allow the resumption of its preliminary investigation into alleged crimes against humanity committed in relation to the bloody campaign against illegal drugs. In a text message to reporters, Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra — justice secretary to former president Rodrigo Duterte — said the government is still considering its options "such as challenging the jurisdiction of the ICC [and the] admissibility of the case, or continuing to leave our lines of communication with the ICC open." Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/07/18/2196210/solgen-guevarra-challenging-icc-drug-war-probe-option -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-07-18

People cast their votes during the presidential election at a polling station in Manila on May 9, 2022. AFP / Chaideer Mahyuddin MANILA, Philippines — Most Filipinos believe the results of the May elections—which led to the return of the Marcoses to Malacañang—are accurate and credible, according to a new Pulse Asia survey released Monday. Results of a nationwide poll of 1,200 adults conducted from June 24 to 27 showed 82% of respondent saying they have “big trust” that the outcomes of national and local polls were accurate and credible. According to the polling firm, trust ranged from 73% to 93% across all areas, and 79% to 82% across classes. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/07/18/2196209/82-filipinos-trust-results-2022-elections-pulse-asia -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-07-18

Undated file photo shows the exterior of the Department of the Interior and Local Government-National Police Commission headquarters. DILG Philippines on Twitter MANILA, Philippines — With the assumption of new local government leaders, the Department of the Interior and Local Government urged the 81 newly-elected vice governors to enact policies in sync with the national government’s programs and thrusts in consultation with stakeholders. Vice governors sit as presiding officers of their local legislative councils. Interior Secretary Benjamin Abalos, Jr. at the 88th League of Vice Governors of the Philippines National Assembly held at Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila claimed that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration would be "pro-local government development because he was once a governor." Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/07/18/2196212/dilg-urges-vice-govs-sync-local-laws-national-policies -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-07-18

This August 19, 2020 photo shows the "mega contact-tracing center" in Valenzuela City. The STAR / Boy Santos, file MANILA, Philippines — The Civil Service Commission will help personnel who will be affected by a proposal to "rightsize" the government — a move that some state workers worry will mean layoffs for many. Labor group Confederation for Unity Recognition and Advancement of Government Employees has raised that attempts to reorganize and streamline government offices always affect rank-and-file workers first. "The CSC may take a lead role in the placement of affected personnel with permanent appointments who will opt to remain in the government service," CSC Commissioner Aileen Lizada said in mixed English and Filipino during an interview with state television on Monday. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/07/18/2196221/csc-says-ready-help-state-workers-affected-streamlining-bureaucracy -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-07-18

Body of missing Sri Racha steersman found after barge capsizes near Koh Sichang The body of a 64-year-old steersman was finally found after his barge capsized near Koh Sichang and went missing on Tuesday, July 12th. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266250-body-of-missing-sri-racha-steersman-found-after-barge-capsizes-near-koh-sichang/

The body of a 64-year-old steersman was finally found after his barge capsized near Koh Sichang and went missing on Tuesday, July 12th. The discovery came after two barges capsized near Koh Sichang on Tuesday, July 12th, due to heavy rain, which caused the barge’s steersman, Nueng Wonglakorn, 64, to fall into the sea and go missing. Following the incident, officials from the Chonburi Marine Office conducted a search and found two barges 24 meters underwater. The eyewitnesses who saw the incident from a boat nearby stated that the water overflowed onto the two barges due to a choppy sea and eventually sank the barges. Four people were rescued safely, but Nueng unfortunately went missing in a stormy sea near Koh Sichang. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/07/18/ฺbody-of-missing-sri-racha-steersman-found-after-barge-capsizes-near-koh-sichang/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-07-18 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

64-year-old British man reportedly falls into canal in Na Jomtien and drowns PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya A 64-year-old British man drowned after falling into a canal while reportedly stretching on a bridge after exercise. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266249-64-year-old-british-man-reportedly-falls-into-canal-in-na-jomtien-and-drowns/

PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya A 64-year-old British man drowned after falling into a canal while reportedly stretching on a bridge after exercise. Na Jomtien police traveled to the Na Jomtien canal in the Na Jomtien subdistrict of Sattahip, Chonburi, on Sunday, July 17th, after being notified that the body of a British elderly man was found in a canal. According to reports, the body belonged to Mr. Richard Wayne Moorcroft, a 64-year-old British tourist who resided in the area. He was discovered in a knee-deep canal, wearing a green polo shirt, green shorts, and black sneakers while carrying only a driver’s license. The victim reportedly sustained no injuries nor signs of an attack. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/07/18/64-year-old-british-man-reportedly-falls-into-canal-in-na-jomtien-and-drowns/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-07-18 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

The Real Housecats of Siam: Wichien Maat From the Khao Manee granting safe travels to merchants, the Supalak elevating its owners to greater status, or the Si Sawat blessing newlyweds, Thailand has long seen mystical properties in its domestic cat breeds, but none are held in as high regard as the original Siamese Cat: the Wichien Maat. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266248-the-real-housecats-of-siam-wichien-maat/

From the Khao Manee granting safe travels to merchants, the Supalak elevating its owners to greater status, or the Si Sawat blessing newlyweds, Thailand has long seen mystical properties in its domestic cat breeds, but none are held in as high regard as the original Siamese Cat: the Wichien Maat. For more than 700 years, the Wichien Maat has been kept in royal Thai courts, featured in sacred ceremonies, and even presented as diplomatic gifts, granting the breed a significant place in the history and traditions of Thailand founded on the belief that these regal shorthairs bring with them great fortune, prosperity, and stature. Let’s dive into the characteristics of the regal Wichien Maat, the Thai beliefs surrounding the breed, and how it was cat-apulted into the mainstream. Moon diamond Source: Olga Starshova / Shutterstock.com Famed Wichien Maat breeder and enthusiast Preecha Vadhana explains that the ancient Thai cat was exalted by the early Siamese for exhibiting a combination of preferred traits, deeming it auspicious. “The division between auspicious and inauspicious cats was based on the belief held among ancient people that certain characteristics would bring fortune. The Supalak cat was a good choice for civil servants, while merchants would be better with the Wichien Maat… The characteristics of each of these types support different careers.” Preecha Vadhana, founder of the Siamese Cat Bang Rak cattery The features that make the Wichien Maat so valued include its distinct point coloration—darker shades of fur appearing on its face and extremities—triangular face, and its pale coat, from which its name, translating to “Moon Diamond,” is derived. Thailand’s International Maew Boran Association writes that “in the older manuscripts… the cat with eight points is always named Maew Kaew, or ‘Jewel Cat’… Wichien Maat appears in the 1957 cremation volume for Somdet Phra Puttajan.” The name change appears to coincide with the breed’s refinement over time, as its most desired features were accentuated over generations to concentrate the cat’s perceived metaphysical properties. The Cat Fanciers’ Association notes that Felis silvestris catus, in its original form, was “more compact… supple, with an apple-shaped head and short nose.” Today, the carefully bred Wichien Maat has a “delicate pointed face, attenuated and delicate bone structure, lean musculature, and whippy tail.” They can range from 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) in height and 2.5–6 kg in weight. Among cat-lovers, the breed is also coveted for its large almond-shaped eyes, which often come in a piercing blue, tiger-like tail, and most importantly, its friendly and affectionate temperament. So affable is this feline species, it’s most often compared to the Golden Retriever dog breed and has even been known to engage in games of fetch. Fortuitous feline Source: Linalyan / Shutterstock.com The earliest documentation of the Wichien Maat and the beliefs surrounding it are found in the Tamra Maew or “Cat Poems.” The Tamra Maew are a series of manuscripts compiled during the reign of King Rama IV from 1851–1868 with sources dating to before the Ayutthaya War of 1765. The Tamra Maew names Wichien Maat cats among 22 other breeds divided between auspicious or inauspicious. The beliefs documented in the manuscripts were so pervasive that only five of the feline types listed still remain today, with the rest bred out of existence. The Wichien Maat is considered so valuable that according to most accounts, they were reserved exclusively for the royal palace up until the Ayutthaya era. The felicitous felines were kept by Siamese royal households to bolster their fortunes and even put to guarding temples—the most sacred of sites in Thai culture. After the Ayutthaya era, however, the Wichien Maat was given a new noble duty, serving as diplomatic gifts presented by Thailand’s monarchs. This practice was most prominent during the reign of King Rama V, who bestowed a pair of the cats upon French diplomat August Pavie in 1885. In 1904, during a visit to the Russian Empire, the Thai monarch presented one of his Royal Siamese cats as a gift to the daughter of Emperor Nicholas II. More famously, King Rama V in 1884 gifted Pho and Mia to British Consul-General to Thailand Owen Gould, who saw the two become a popular display in the Crystal Palace Cat Show. The first Wichien Maat on record to be permitted to leave the Kingdom, however, was simply named “Siam” and was delivered by U.S. Consul to Bangkok David Stickles to U.S. President Rutherford B. Hayes’s wife Lucy in the late 1870s in acknowledgement of the First Lady’s adoration for cats. In his accompanying letter, the diplomat noted that it was “the first attempt ever made to send a Siamese cat to America. ”These high-profile bestowments spread the image of the Wichien Maat as aristocratic and prized, driving its adoption internationally. By the middle of the 20th century, the Wichien Maat, referred to as the Siamese cat, had entered into popular culture, appearing in films such as Lady and the Tramp in 1955, The Incredible Journey in 1963, and as the titular feline of 1965’s That Darn Cat! It should be noted here, that the Wichien Maat was so adored after being introduced to the West that avid breeders eventually brought about a distinct iteration, now referred to as the modern-style Siamese breed. Cinema icon Elizabeth Taylor notably gifted fellow star James Dean a Siamese cat on the set of the film Giant in 1955, inducting him into a club of celebrities who favored the breed that includes Andy Warhol, Marilyn Monroe, and John Lennon. Cat in the court Source: Pixel-Shot / Shutterstock.com While the Wichien Maat’s presence globally has been a colorful tale of diplomacy and glamor, it cannot be understated how closely tied to the royal institution they remain at home. His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great famously cherished a Wichien Maat cat named Tito while residing at Villa Vadhana in Lausanne, Switzerland. The royal pet was named after Yugolsavian president Josip Broz Tito, the basis for the character of “Nai In” in Nai In Phu Pid Thong Lang Phra, a literary work by King Rama IX based on the book A Man Called Intrepid. The most recent example of how the Wichien Maat holds great symbolic significance in Thailand however took place in 2019, at the Assumption of the Residence ceremony carried out as part of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s coronation. Heralding the King taking up residence at the Grand Palace, the rite featured a Wilarn or ceremonial cat. According to the Ministry of Culture, the inclusion harkens back to an ancient Thai tradition of having a cat present during housewarming events, as they are seen as possessing the ability to always return home, to ward off evil, and to bring about blessings to a household. For the royal proceeding, a Wichien Maat carefully selected for its pure coat color was carried into the palace at an auspicious time and placed on a mattress. The appointed cat bearer then performed a prayer, bidding happiness and abundant fortune for the occupant of the residence. A good point For more than seven centuries, the Wichien Maat has lived up to belief in its auspiciousness, uplifting the spirits of Thais with its presence in royal traditions, garnering international appreciation, and simply being a cherished companion. Even looking to the future, it would appear that the Wichien Maat’s enchantment remains strong. “These cats are very much our national treasures,” said Preecha, who has devoted the Siamese Cat Bang Rak cattery to their preservation alongside other revered Thai breeds. Kasetsart University lecturer Asst. Prof. Dr. Janjira Phavaphutanon has similarly been moved to maintain the Wichien Maat, viewing them as an integral part of feline history as the originator of other popular breeds, such as the Himalayan Cat and Persian Cat. Whether science or supernatural, all evidence points to the Wichien Maat being a “jewel” of a cat. Source: https://www.thailandnow.in.th/arts-culture/the-real-housecats-of-siam-wichien-maat/ -- © Copyright THAILAND NOW 2022-07-18 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Protesters against biomass power plant rally at Thai Energy Ministry Protesters against the biomass power plant in Na Bon district of the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat have been rallying in front of the Ministry of Energy in Bangkok since this morning (Monday), to demand that the government fulfil its pledge to set up a committee to undertake a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) study of the waste-to-energy project. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266247-protesters-against-biomass-power-plant-rally-at-thai-energy-ministry/

Protesters against the biomass power plant in Na Bon district of the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat have been rallying in front of the Ministry of Energy in Bangkok since this morning (Monday), to demand that the government fulfil its pledge to set up a committee to undertake a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) study of the waste-to-energy project. Led by Prasitchai Nunuan, the protesters, collectively known as the “Save Nabon Group”, claimed that they have been waiting for half a year for the government to fulfil its promisein setting up the SEA committee to study the project and to hold public hearings to allow local people to air their views. During the rally, the protesters displayed pictures of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and Pol Gen Wirachai Songmetta, a major shareholder in Absolute Clean Energy Public Company (ACE), which funds the building and operations of the bio-mass power plants. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/protesters-against-biomass-power-plant-rally-at-thai-energy-ministry/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-07-18 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Despite rise in infections, Bangkok will proceed with outdoor activities The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will not cancel outdoor entertainment activities for the public, despite a small rise in daily infections in the capital, and will ask the Public Health Ministry to ease restrictions so the city can procure COVID-19 medications directly, without relying on the ministry. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266246-despite-rise-in-infections-bangkok-will-proceed-with-outdoor-activities/

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will not cancel outdoor entertainment activities for the public, despite a small rise in daily infections in the capital, and will ask the Public Health Ministry to ease restrictions so the city can procure COVID-19 medications directly, without relying on the ministry. Last week, Public Health Permanent Secretary Kiattibhoom Vongrachit said he would invite the city’s governor to a meeting today (Monday) with senior health officials about the possibility of cancelling or curtailing crowd-gathering activities organised by the BMA. Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said that the administration has, so far, not detected a single case of a cluster of infections linked to outdoor activities, such as movie screenings and mini concerts. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/despite-rise-in-infections-bangkok-will-proceed-with-outdoor-activities/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-07-18 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Shot down by junta, should Bangkok district councils be resurrected? The first Bangkok governor and council elections since the 2014 coup restored some control over city rule to its residents earlier this year. However, the capital is still missing its third level of elected officials – councilors for each of its 50 districts. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266245-shot-down-by-junta-should-bangkok-district-councils-be-resurrected/

The first Bangkok governor and council elections since the 2014 coup restored some control over city rule to its residents earlier this year. However, the capital is still missing its third level of elected officials – councilors for each of its 50 districts. Now, the Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMC) is pushing for district council elections to be restored, though many agencies including Parliament are opposed. “To me, Bangkok district councilors are still needed,” BMC chairman Wirat Minchainant said. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/shot-down-by-junta-should-bangkok-district-councils-be-resurrected/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-07-18 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Baht bus driver in Sri Racha dies of heart attack in public restroom A 50-year-old baht bus driver died of a heart attack in a public restroom in Sri Racha. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266056-baht-bus-driver-in-sri-racha-dies-of-heart-attack-in-public-restroom/

A 50-year-old baht bus driver died of a heart attack in a public restroom in Sri Racha. Pol. Maj. Chanin Thammasantibun from the Sri Racha Police Station received a death report on Friday, July 15th, and rushed to an incident scene in the Sri Racha District of Chonburi. According to reports, the police found the male body of a 50-year-old baht bus driver, Wittaya Boonbanchong, slumped on a toilet in a public market restroom. His white Isuzu pickup truck was also found near the restroom. Piengjai Mongkolwat, a restroom cleaner who first saw the body, said that the man went into the restroom at 7 AM and suspiciously spent too long, so he decided to check on him only to discover that the driver had passed away on a toilet. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/07/15/baht-bus-driver-in-sri-racha-dies-of-heart-attack-in-public-restroom/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-07-15 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Select foreigners can own 0.16 hectares (1 rai) for residential use in Thailand from September Effective from September, foreigners will be able to buy up to 0.16 hectares of land in Thailand for residential purposes if they meet certain requirements, said Government Spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana today (Friday). Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266053-select-foreigners-can-own-016-hectares-1-rai-for-residential-use-in-thailand-from-september/

Effective from September, foreigners will be able to buy up to 0.16 hectares of land in Thailand for residential purposes if they meet certain requirements, said Government Spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana today (Friday). Land ownership in Thailand by foreigners is intended to attract pensioners, the wealthy, foreigners who want to work from Thailand and specialists who want to work in the country, he said. Basic requirements include a minimum investment of 40 million baht for at least three years in businesses in the kingdom or in an Infrastructure Fund in accordance with the Trust for Transactions in Capital Market Act B.E. 2550 (2007). Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/select-foreigners-can-own-0-16-hectares-1-rai-for-residential-use-in-thailand-from-september/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-07-15 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Training conference on stroke treatment co-held by Angles was live streamed online to stroke doctors in ASEAN, South Korea and Australia. Photo by Huy Hoang More and more stroke patients in Vietnam have benefited from the increasing number of stroke centers and their innovative advances in treatment, according to experts. As of now, the whole country hosts around 110 stroke centers, up from only one at 115 People’s Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City in 2006, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Huy Thang, Chair of Cerebrovascular Disease Department at 115 People’s Hospital and President of HCMC Stroke Association, told VnExpress on the sidelines of "Angels Academy: Stroke Multi-disciplinary" meeting held on June 25 in the city. "That is the great effort of individuals, Vietnam and HCMC stroke associations," Thang said. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/increasing-number-of-stroke-centers-advances-in-treatment-save-more-patients-in-vietnam-4488027.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-07-15

A view of a building at the Children's Hospital 1 in HCMC. Photo by VnExpress/Le Phuong HCMC's public health projects have only disbursed 12 percent of their intended investment capital within the first half of this year, the slowest rate seen over the past decade. Nguyen Hoai Nam, deputy director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health, on Thursday said the medical field has been experiencing several "post-Covid" issues unrelated to its expertise, including logistical problems regarding the purchase of drugs and equipments. Progress on health investment projects have also been slow, particularly the disbursement of funds. By June 30, only 12 percent of the capital had been disbursed, which only increased to 28 percent by July 10, he said. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/hcmc-public-health-projects-see-slowest-capital-disbursement-rate-in-decade-4488006.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-07-15

(From L) Ngo Quy Dang, Hoang Tien Nguyen, Nguyen Dai Duong, Phạm Viet Hung, Vu Ngoc Binh, and Pham Hoang Son, six Vietnamese students at the 2022 International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), hold the national flag. Photo courtesy of the IMO Board Two Vietnamese high-school students pocketed gold medals at the 2022 International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) and one of them hit a perfect score. Ngo Quy Dang, a 12th grader, and Pham Viet Hung, an 11th grader at the High School for Gifted Students, Hanoi University of Science, Vietnam National University (VNU), both won gold at this year’s IMO, held in Oslo, Norway from July 6 to 16 and gathered 589 contestants from 104 countries and territories. Dang attained the perfect score of 42 while Hung got 39. The score for an IMO gold medal is 34. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/vietnamese-student-attains-perfect-score-at-imo-4488194.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-07-15