Saigon Beer-Alcohol-Beverage Corporation (Sabeco) has become a sponsor for Vietnam’s national football teams following its one-year deal (June 2021-June 2022) signed with the Vietnam Football Federation and VTVCab Sport JSC on June 18.

Contractors have finalised the installation of the last gate valve of Cai Lon Sluice, the largest sluice facility to prevent saltwater intrusion in the Mekong Delta region. The sluice is expected to be put into temporary operation in the next two weeks, serving the task of regulating saltwater intrusion and freshwater retention for some localities in the region.

According to Vietnam Electricity, the nationwide electricity consumption capacity reached a new peak of 41,709 MW at noon on June 18, with that of the entire northern region also hitting a new record at 18,500 MW.

On the evening of June 18, the Ministry of Health sent a document to the concerned Departments of Health in the North and Central regions along with units under the ministry on ensuring the care and protection of people's health in the current extreme hot weather.