A sixth person has died after contracting Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (Mers) in South Korea, amid a sharp rise in infections.

 Free Hoi An guidebook app launched for tourists, Paintings on old newspapers on display in Hanoi, Museum of Fine Arts opens new exhibition area, VN launches contest for ASEAN ethnic groups

 Measures against land erosion in Mekong Delta region discussed, Ninh Thuan spends 40 bln VND on coping with drought, Coastal provinces respond to national sea and island week, Experience on climate change adaptation via broadcasting shared

  Australian artist Will Whitehouse has opened his first solo exhibition “Figures In Time” at Vin Gallery in HCMC’s District 2.

 Digital World Joint Stock Company (Digiworld) will be listed on the HCM City Stock Exchange (HOSE) between July and August.

 The formation of the ASEAN Economic Community at the end of the year prompted Singapore's Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong, to speak to Viet Nam News and other ASEAN news outlets on issues facing regional group members.

 A police station to serve Tan Son Nhat International Airport should be established in the third quarter of 2015 to help ensure security, the chairman of the HCM City People’s Committee, Le Hoang Quan, has proposed.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Two Vietnamese artists who trained in contemporary art in the Netherlands have combined forces to create a dance and music show that will premiere in HCM City this Saturday.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam's top female swimmer Nguyen Thi Anh Vien broke two more Southeast Asian (SEA) Games records on the second day of the 28th SEA Games in Singapore yesterday, June 7.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam grabbed the second ticket of Group B to enter the semifinals of men's football event at the Southeast Asian Games in Singapore.

VietNamNet Bridge - A comment from a Thai businessman that Vietnam is striving to reach the Number 1 position in the ASEAN electronics industry has stirred up the public.

 International travel companies were amazed by the beauty of Vietnam’s Son Doong cave in a seminar introducing Vietnamese tourism in Singapore on June 4.

 The Vietnamese delegation has bagged three more gold medals on the second official competing day of the 28th SEA Games, which is taking place in Singapore.

 A new direct service connecting Guangzhou, China and Khanh Hoa, scheduled to be launched on June 20, promises a surge in the flow of Chinese tourists to the central coastal province.

 Starting next month, Mong Cai border gate will remain open for immigration activity from 7am to 8pm (Hanoi time), one hour later than the current closing time of 7pm.

 All Vietnamese nationals in the Czech Republic, who face difficulties in consular and citizen protection issues, now can dial 792 392 299 for consultancy and support.

 The World Wide Views (WWViews), a global citizen consultation initiative, took place in Vietnam and 80 other countries across the globe on June 6.

 Overseas Vietnamese intellectuals and experts gathered at a forum in Hanoi on June 7, contributing their opinions to the country’s economic development and integration during 2016-2020.

 Phu Quy, around 120km from Phan Thiet City in Binh Thuan province, is an ideal tourist attraction for its beautiful beaches in pristine condition, imposing mountains and unique cultural and historic relics.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Perhaps among the family groups in Vietnam, Nam Cuong, a big real estate firm, is the most typical case of the "family factor".

Vietnam Air says agents, customers decide service charges, NCB reserves $33 million for HCM City homebuyers, Entrepot to be built in Lang Son, Russia's Primorye to boost trade with Da Nang, Experts warn of more inflation risks

VietNamNet Bridge - Many infertile couples come to Vietnam for in vitro fertilization (IVF) because the cost for IVF operations are very cheap, while the success rate in Vietnam is much higher than in other countries.

VietNamNet Bridge - The biggest bamboo museum in Vietnam is a garden leaning against Son Tra Mountain in the central city of Da Nang, developed by Monk Thich The Tuong.

 Vice chairman of Ha Noi People's Committee Nguyen Quoc Hung has approved a pilot power saving street light system being tested through June 25.

 VietNamNet Bridge –The State Audit of Vietnam’s report released last week on the state budget balance sheet for 2013 showed that investors of many state-funded projects committed violations in relation to investment procedures and implementation.