System to evaluate e-commerce sites

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Department of E-commerce under the Ministry of Industry and Trade on Sunday introduced a system to assess the trustworthiness of e-commerce websites in Viet Nam in a bid to protect local customers from online trade frauds.

Beautiful tile-covered bridges in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge - The unique bridges of Hue, Hoi An and Nam Dinh have retained their original beauty for centuries.

East Sea tensions warned to get out of control

 VietNamNet Bridge – The international community has expressed deep concern about escalating tensions in the East Sea caused by China, and several scholars even said the situation may get out of control unless a viable solution is introduced.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 26/6

Vietnam becomes member of int’l timber body; Overseas remittances to HCM City to hit US$2 bil; Giant electronics plant in Binh Duong takes shape; Concerns remain over real estate law

US forces arrive in Baghdad to advise Iraqi troops

 The first US troops deployed to assist the Iraqi army in combating a growing Sunni militant insurgency have arrived and begun work, the Pentagon has said.

Ukraine foes cast doubt on ceasefire

 Both sides in the Ukraine conflict have cast doubt on a newly called ceasefire, following the downing of a military helicopter on Tuesday.

Thuan Viet introduces new ao dai collection in France

 VietNamNet Bridge – Well-known HCM City-based designer Thuan Viet will showcase his new ao dai collection called “The Lyon roses" in Lyon, France.

Vietnam - Japan continue bilateral dialogue on anti-ODA corruption

Senior officials of Japan and Vietnam met in Hanoi on Tuesday morning, three weeks after Japan announced that it would cancel ODA disbursement for railway projects in Vietnam that were believed to be involved in corruption.

Health Ministry: 500-700 people in need of surrogacy every year

 VietNamNet Bridge - Deputy Minister of Health Mr. Nguyen Viet Tien says that the demand for surrogacy in Vietnam is fairly low, so the ministry will select only a few reliable hospitals to provide medical services for surrogacy.

HCM City to set up special economic zone for marine economy

 VietNamNet Bridge – The first special economic zone of HCM City will be built in the districts of Binh Chanh, 7, 3, Nha Be and Can Gio, to focus on developing a sea-borne economy.

Private firm “spying” on 14,000 mobile phone subscribers

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Hanoi Department of Information and Communications has recently discovered a private IT company spying on 14,140 mobile phone subscribers, using the Ptracker software.

Tourism sector encourages luxury projects

 VietNamNet Bridge – The tourism sector will restrict the development of small-scale hotels and encourage the development of three- to five-star hotels in an effort to improve the quality of accommodations,

Ice thawing in apartment market

 VietNamNet Bridge – The real estate market, it appears, has been given a new lease of life. Market liquidity has improved significantly, with reduced inventory and increased sales.

East Sea dominates NA session

 VietNamNet Bridge – Eleven laws and two resolutions were adopted and 16 draft laws and one resolution debated during the month-long, seventh session of the 13th National Assembly that ended yesterday, June 24.

Hanoi police unable to stop trade in fake plates

While police admit that Tran Nhat Duat Street in Hoan Kiem District has dozens of shops making illegal car and motorbike registration plates, they also claim there is little they can do about it.

Sports News 25/6

 VN karate artists win two silvers, two bronzes in Indonesia; Vietnam, Algeria push sport partnership; Vinh Phuc win junior shooting championships; Viet Nam finish second at SEA swimming championships

Vietnam subsidizing fuel prices?

A debate has been raised in response to the recent release of the UNDP’s report on the energy situation in Vietnam. The report says the government spends $1.2-4.5 billion a year for fuel subsidies.

US professor to train Vietnamese TV hosts

American expert Professor Michael Castengera will provide professional tips to TV hosts and emcees at a three-day workshop to be held by the Saigon International Film School from Thursday.

Political News Headlines 25/6

National Assembly’s seventh session concludes; Some 80,000 articles criticise China’s illegal oil rig placement; World Bank’s support, assistance to poverty fight praised; Vietnam, South Africa seek to boost defence ties

Oil and gas giants prepare for possible hacker attack

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Industry and Trade has asked Vietsovpetro and PetroVietnam to prepare themselves for a possible hacker attack as it is said that international hackers plan to attack the companies’ networks on June 20.

Five highlights of V-League Eximbank Round 19

 VietNamNet Bridge – The 2014 V-League resumed last weekend, with six 19th-round matches producing a record number of goals. Here are the five most notable events in this round of play.

Vietnam legislature condemns China’s wrongful acts

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnam National Assembly has issued a communiqué, clarifying Vietnam’s just stance and rebuking China’s provocations in the East Sea.

Trang An wins coveted world heritage recognition

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Trang An Tourism Complex in northern Ninh Binh Province has been declared a World Culture and Nature Heritage site by the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organsiation (UNESCO).

Philippine Armed Forces Chief of Staff visits Vietnam

General Emmanuel Bautista, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and his wife are paying an official visit to Vietnam from June 23-26 at the invitation of Senior Lieutenant General Deputy Defence Minister Do Ba Ty.

Chinese ships maintain aggressive acts in Vietnam’s waters

 China on June 24 sent 102 – 108 vessels, including six military ships, to protect its oil rig that is illegally stationed in Vietnam’s waters, continuing aggressive acts to harass Vietnamese ships.