Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung hosted a reception for outgoing Danish Ambassador to Vietnam John Nielsen, during which he stated that Vietnam wishes to work with Denmark to expand bilateral ties for the interest of both peoples.

PM Nguyen Tan Dung has told outgoing ADB Country Director in Vietnam Tomoyuki Kimura that Vietnam highly values ADB’s support over the past years.

 The power sector has become increasingly attractive to foreign investors with a large number of foreign-invested projects taking shape nationwide, the Dau Tu (Investment) newspaper reported.

VietNamNet Bridge – Located inside Yang Bay eco-tourism site covering 570 hectares in Khanh Vinh, a mountainous district around 600 meters above sea level in Khanh Hoa Province, Yang Bay Waterfall tourist area is a true heaven

 Six genetically modified (GM) corn varieties are being trialed in a midland commune in northern Phu Tho Province.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Climate experts have proposed using text messages to warn people about storms to limit losses.

 VietNamNet Bridge – While many moguls are pouring huge amounts in agriculture, some investors are quietly retreating from the field.

Hue and Danang have long been recognised as having high tourism potential, but real estate and resort projects have been abandoned for many years, wasting land and opportunities for investors.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese film- ‘Quyen’, – directed by Nguyen Phan Quang Binh premiered at Kino International Theatre in Berlin on June 16, attended by overseas Vietnamese and German audiences.

VietNamNet Bridge - The walrus fish (Odobenus rosmarus), a species originating from South America, was unable to reproduce in Vietnam until a farmer in Tay Ninh province proved the reverse.

Health Ministry removes sub-quality cosmetics products from markets, Fishermen rescued after boat sinks off Spratly Islands, Five regional forensic medicine centres to be established, 784,000 labourers find jobs in first two quarters

Maritime Bank gets nod to acquire finance firm, Danang’s tourism industry badly affected by MERS-CoV, Wartchdog warns of TV shopping risks, Binh Duong sees $21.5b in foreign direct investment

 Foreigners can buy a home in Vietnam, but inconsistent regulations make it hard for expatriates to realise their dream of living in or retiring to Vietnam, and discourage foreign property investors choosing the country as a venue for development.

 An egg farm in Tay Ninh province has been selected as an egg supplier of world famous fast-food restaurant chain, McDonald's, in both Vietnam and Malaysia.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has agreed to grant visa exemption to the people of five European countries, in an attempt to lure more tourists to the country.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A renowned midfielder of Manchester United Andy Cole is due to arrive in Vietnam on June 19 to join Clear Men’s Dream Team to face off with Quang Ninh Coal team on June 21 at Cam Pha Stadium

 Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung will lead a Vietnamese delegation to attend the 7th Cambodia-Laos-Myanmar-Vietnam CLMV Summit and the 6th Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy Summit in Myanmar from June 22-23 (ACMECS 6).

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese cannot manufacture products at low costs in Vietnam but can do so in foreign countries.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Vietjet on June 17 inked a deal with aircraft manufacturer Airbus to purchase six more A321 jets worth a total of US$682 million at the Paris Air Show 2015 in France.

 VietNamNet Bridge – To shield themselves from the sun, many stores on streets in the Hanoi old quarter use colorful canvases. The façade of the old streets has lost much of its beauty because of these sheets.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Thrillist.com has selected the top ten “coolest skyscrapers” in the world, including the Bitexco building in HCM City. Below is the list.

 Police say they have found "no evidence" to suggest a copy of EL James's latest Fifty Shades novel was stolen ahead of its release.

VietNamNet Bridge – The thrill of victory for Vietnamese fencers, swimmers and gymnasts created memorable moments at the 28th Southeast Asian Games in Singapore, which closed on Tuesday.

 Documentary to showcase Agent Orange legacy, Fete de la Musique appears as string quartet, Obey Radio comes to town, Hardcore rock concert attracts 12 bands, Cultural night to cook up different dances

 Nine people have died in a shooting at a historic African-American church in Charleston in the US state of South Carolina, officials say.