G7 leaders protest against use of force in East Sea

 Leaders of the Group of 7 have expressed their deep concern about tensions between China and a number of Asian countries in the East and East China Seas and warned against any use of force.

Voters support Party, NA, Gov’t stance on East Sea issue

 VietNamNet Bridge – Voters and people nationwide are expressing their concurrence with the high responsibility and determination of the Party, National Assembly and Government in implementing socio-economic development plans

Everyday life of child prodigies

 VietNamNet Bridge – Child prodigies have become famous, but their continued success is due to their hard work and effort.

Dollar price hits ceiling, but exchange rate stable

 VietNamNet Bridge – The US dollar climbed to its highest peak against the Vietnamese dong yesterday morning to VND21,245 per dollar, but analysts believe that the exchange rate will stabilise.

Tour operators shift focus to domestic travelers

 VietNamNet Bridge – Local travel agencies are teaming up with airlines, hotels and associations in Vietnam for tour discounts by at least 10% to woo more travelers to domestic destinations this summer.

VN travel agents set sights on MICE market opportunities

VietNamNet Bridge – Promoting Viet Nam as an attractive Meeting, Incentive, Convention, and Exhibition (MICE) destination will be a key factor in developing the nation's tourism sector,

Oscar nominee Uno to meet with locals on Saturday

Saigon International Film School will host a discussion on movie making with Japanese American director Michael Toshiyuki Uno, an Oscar nominee, on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in HCMC’s Binh Thanh District.

Vietnamese version of 2014 World Cup Guide printed

 FourFourTwo – 2014 World Cup Guide – has been published in Vietnamese to help local football fans gain a better understanding of the world’s largest football competition, scheduled for Brazil later this year.

Social News Headlines 5/6

 Some contagious diseases likely to enter Vietnam; More vessels to be built for Fisheries Surveillance Force; HCM City to bury over 1,000km of wires underground; Vietnam donates rice to drought victims in Angola

Political News Headlines 5/6

Vice President Doan meets senior French officials on ties; PM Dung applauds efforts of reformed shipbuilding firm; NA deputies discuss full and part-time roles; Hanoi leader asks citizens to show patriotism by simple good things

US defence official welcomed in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – Deputy Defence Minister Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Chi Vinh on June 4 received Acting Assistant Secretary of Defence for Asian and Pacific Security Affairs Kelly Magsamen on a working visit to Vietnam.

PM agrees to set up Fulbright Vietnam University

 VietNamNet Bridge – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has adopted a project to establish a Fulbright Vietnam University under the non-profit foreign-invested university model.

Madam Nguyen Thi Binh publishes open letter on East Sea

Former Vice President Nguyen Thi Binh has sent a letter on China’s violations of the Vietnamese sovereignty to her friends around the world, affirming the Vietnamese people’s desire for peace for development. 

Russian, Japanese guests to perform in Hanoi concert

 VietNamNet Bridge – Two guest artists will be the highlight of a concert with the Vietnam National Symphony and Orchestra (VNSO) on June 6-7.

Buddhist treasures of Vietnam in pictures

VietNamNet Bridge - Nearly 200 documents and precious historical artifacts about Buddhism were recently displayed at the exhibition "Cultural Heritage of Buddhism in Vietnam" in Hanoi.

Vietnam’s future as rice supplier to China still bright: experts

China, with 1.4 billion people, may lack food in the near future, which could give Vietnam an opportunity to gain superiority in rice exports. But recent tensions in the East Sea have raised concerns that Vietnamese rice sales are in danger.

Textbook recognizes China’s southern border as Hainan Island

 VietNamNet Bridge – A Chinese textbook published in 1912 shows that China’s southern border is Hainan Island, according to the Han Nom Research Institute.

OTT TV service providers incur losses

 VietNamNet Bridge – None of the OTT (over the top) TV service providers are dreaming of making profits at a time when they must compete with both illegal services and social networks.

Owner of sunken fishing boat to sue China

 VietNamNet Bridge - A woman from the central city of Da Nang has confirmed her determination to bring the case to court, saying that a Chinese ship deliberately rammed her boat.

East Sea tensions spillover effecting global trade

 Vietnam steadfastly resolves to find a non-violent and peaceful solution to the East Sea territorial dispute that is amenable to both sides, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son has said.

Ambassador opposes China’s provocation in East Sea

 A Vietnamese diplomat has strongly denounced China’s illegal placement of Haiyang Shiyou-981 in Vietnam’s Exclusive Economic Zone and its intensified intimidation against Vietnamese law enforcement forces at sea.

Moc Chau tea hills

 VietNamNet Bridge - Whether in winter or spring, Moc Chau plateau is always covered by the in beautiful green color of the tea hills.

East Sea workshop warns against global crisis

 Scholars attending a workshop in Washington DC on June 3 raised their concern about increased tensions in the East Sea which they said could lead to a global crisis.

Chinese ships continue hindering Vietnam’s vessels with violence

A large number of Chinese ships continue to violently defending the rig Haiyang Shiyou-981, which is illegally placed in Vietnam ’s waters, by ramming and firing water cannon at Vietnamese law enforcement ships.

HCM City lacks land for rubbish dumps

 VietNamNet Bridge – Over 8,000 tons of domestic waste are generated every day in HCM City and much of it is deposited in 50 rubbish dumps before it is carried away to waste treatment plants. Only three of the rubbish dumps meet sanitation standards.