Well-known designer introduces Haute Couture collection

 VietNamNet Bridge - Cong Tri has presented his Haute Couture collection in the exhibition "Origin Passion and Beliefs" in Italy.

18 soldiers died in Hanoi helicopter crash

VietNamNet Bridge - A helicopter on a training mission crashed in Hanoi’s outlying district of Thach That this morning, killing 18 soldiers and seriously injuring three others.

State Duma ratifies space exploration deal with Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – Russia’s State Duma has approved an agreement on cooperation in the exploration and use of outer space for peaceful purposes, Radio the Voice of Russia reported.

The China-Philippines dispute in the East Sea

Aside from Vietnam, China has maritime disputes with Philippines, Taiwan, Indonesia, Brunei and Malaysia in the East Sea. To further understand China's ambition and plot, VietNamNet give you a panorama of the dispute between China and Philippines. 

Exports to China remain normal: official

 VietNamNet Bridge – A senior official of the northern border province of Lang Son has said that commercial activities through the Vietnam-China border gates are at a normal level.

India building collapse rescue ends with 61 dead

 The rescue operation at an 11-storey building that collapsed in the Indian city of Chennai has been called off, with the final death toll put at 61.

Binh Duong leap to top of V-League table

VietNamNet Bridge – Becamex Binh Duong jumped to the top of the V-League after a 4-1 home win over Hoang Anh Gia Lai yesterday (July 6) at Go Dau Stadium.

Hanoi police detain Taiwanese men over fraud

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ha Noi police temporarily detained two men from Chinese Taiwan last Thursday (July 3) for allegedly using the Internet and telecommunication networks to defraud people.

Noted modern writer To Hoai dies at 94

 VietNamNet Bridge – The author of the well-known children's tale, Adventures of a Cricket, To Hoai, yesterday (July 6) passed away in Ha Noi at age 94, according to the Viet Nam Writers' Association.

First phase of university entrance exams concludes

 VietNamNet Bridge – Famous universities with a high number of registered applicants saw low rates of exam participation this year.

Samsung Bac Ninh pays nearly VND1 trillion taxes in H1

 VietNamNet Bridge - Samsung in Bac Ninh province contributed nearly VND 1 trillion in taxes to the province the first half of the year, authorities said.

HCM City taxis now have invoice printers

 VietNamNet Bridge – All taxis in HCM City will eventually have printers that will issue receipts to passengers, according to city authorities.  

Twins born almost a month from each other

 VietNamNet Bridge – Having delivered a boy on May 4, nearly a month later Mrs. Lu Thi Bien, 27 years old, in Ha Giang province, gave birth to a girl. Both babies were born at home, with the second birth monitored by health workers.

France helps develop eco-tourism in Thua Thien-Hue

 A project on developing eco-tourism in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue was launched on July 4 with the assistance from the

Sports News

 Vietnam to compete at Asian volleyball championships; Vietnam falls short at shooting competition; Nam prepares for Thailand test; Minh seeded four at Taipei Open; Young masters compete; VN shooters miss the mark  

Australian multicultural band returns to Vietnam

The Music of Joy- an Australia's unique and multicultural band will return to Vietnam for free performances from July 12 to 19.

US enhanced airport security checks target electronics

 American officials have ordered some overseas airports with direct flights to the US to intensify screening of electronic devices.

HCM City, Hanoi police bust online football gambling rings

Ho Chi Minh City police on July 3 smashed a huge online betting ring for allegedly taking more than VND1 trillion (US$47.6 million) in bets on football matches.

Ukraine says forces retake two more rebel-held cities

 The Ukrainian government says its forces have retaken two more eastern cities from pro-Russian rebels.

18 world heritage sites: Vietnam “losing” billions of dollars?

 VietNamNet Bridge - Billions of US dollars of foreign investment in projects related to the 18 World Heritage sites in Vietnam seem to be "forgotten".

Speculative stock trading helps to push market up

 Robust growth of speculative stocks, particularly realty, construction and securities, helped push up both stock indices and liquidity on the two exchanges last week.

Chinese ships continue aggressive acts around oil rig’s site

 On July 6, the Chinese side continued its aggressive acts at the site where its oil rig Haiyang Shiyou-981 is illegally standing in Vietnamese waters to prevent Vietnamese law enforcement ships from approaching the rig.

Political News Headlines 7/7

 Vietnam, Turkey look towards stronger parliamentary ties; FM Minh welcomes new Polish diplomat; HCM City Party Committee holds 18th conference; Vietnam leaders congratulate US on Independence Day; Advisory council for administrative reform meets

Summer on Ngoc Vung Island

 VietNamNet Bridge - After riding for more than two hours on the boat from the port of Van Don, you reach Ngoc Vung to experience days of fun on the unspoiled island.

Foreign Ministry asks China to explain fishermen’s arrest

 The Foreign Ministry’s Consular Department on July 6 asked the Chinese Embassy in Hanoi to give reason for China’s arrest of Vietnamese fishing boat QNg 94912 TS with six fishermen on board on July 3.