Government News 9/6

 Hanoi, Fukuoka step up bilateral cooperation, Party official holds talks with Cambodian counterpart, Lawmakers consider socio-economic performance, US Ambassador appreciates Can Tho’s competitive edge

Wood fired pizza – A hit with tourists in Da Lat

VietNamNet Bridge – With a menu chock full of traditional delicacies, since its grand opening a year ago, the Wood Fired Pizza K'Be pizzeria has been inviting guests to swing by and experience a slice of Vietnam in every bite.

Sea, river erosion threat to farmers in Mekong

 VietNamNet Bridge – Erosion in many places in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta has claimed about 500 hectares of land as authorities struggle to find effective answers.

China’s East Sea plot – “What is done by night appears by day”

 VietNamNet Bridge - No matter what its excuses, China’s armaments on illegally occupied islands in the East Sea show danger to regional security.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 9/6

 Foreign investors find property market attractive, Wood, rubber businesses eye win-win cooperation, RoK Government urges ratification of FTA with Vietnam, Confidence among Vietnam-based European firms down slightly

Rare striped rabbit discovered in Truong Son Range

 VietNamNet Bridge - The researchers of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) for Nature in Vietnam discovered an Annamite striped rabbit, a rare species, during a survey in the mountain range of Truong Son.

No extra stops on nation's fixed-bus routes

 VietNamNet Bridge – The plan to develop a fixed route network for inter-provincial transportation with no unscheduled stops and pickup of passengers will increase travel comfort as well as safety,

Vietnam attends ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting

 Deputy Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung Vietnam led a Vietnam delegation to ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting and a meeting between ASEAN and its partners and the ASEAN Regional Forum taking placing in Kuchin, Malaysia from June 7-11.

Brunei, Vietnam forge defence cooperation

 A delegation from the Royal Brunei Armed Force is paying an official friendship to Vietnam from June 7-9 at the invitation of  Senior Lieutenant General, Do Ba Ty, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army.

Reports about Vietnam-China trade have conflicting figures

VietNamNet Bridge - Economists say the differences in official statistics are puzzling and they are finding it difficult to discern how heavily Vietnam’s economy relies on China.

Saigon pottery kiln makes imitation antique vases for export

 VietNamNet Bridge – Jars and pots that are coated with a special enamel to make them look like old ones are being exported to many European countries.

China greenhouse gases: Progress is made, report says

 China's greenhouse gas emissions could start to decline within 10 years, according to a report from the London School of Economics.

Vietnam amends statistics law to ensure accuracy

VietNamNet Bridge - Statistics agencies currently do not have the right to access businesses to seek accurate information but have to instead make calculations based on figures provided by businesses.

Five top hotels to develop new digital platform

  Five among Vietnam’s most exclusive hotels are working on a new digital platform called Quintessential Collection (http://quintessentialcollectionvietnam.com) to lure the world’s most upscale travelers.

Danang identified as tourism hub on south-central coast

 VietNamNet Bridge – Danang City will be developed into the tourism hub of the south-central coast as envisioned in a new master zoning plan for tourism development.

Social News 8/6

 EVN launches programme to save energy, Kingdom of Garlic dries up, Course for lab experts attracts 500, Promoting Vietnam-Russia education links discussed, Ozone invention wins national science innovation award

Malaysia quake: Singapore and Sabah mourn victims

 Singapore and Malaysia's Sabah state are observing a day of remembrance for those killed in an earthquake on Mount Kinabalu.

57-year-old banana seller receives Bachelor of Law degree

 VietNamNet Bridge – A 57-year-old woman who sells duck eggs and bananas at a rural market in Tien Giang province received a bachelor's degree in law on May 10.

Sixth Mers death in South Korea amid sharp rises in cases

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

Art & Entertainment News 8/6

 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

Ninh Thuan spends $2mil. on coping with drought

 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 shows “Figures in time” in Saigon

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

Digiworld to be listed on stock market

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

ASEAN to handle migration, East Sea dispute together

 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.

Proposal for dedicated police station at Tan Son Nhat Airport

 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.