Vietnamese told not to be too eager for FDI from China

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese may have to buy houses in Vietnam from Chinese, while Chinese may live in Vietnamese houses. Will this happen in Vietnam, as experts warn, amid the Chinese wave of investment in the real estate sector?

East Sea dispute may reverse global recovery: PM Dung

 Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has warned the territorial dispute in the East Sea will disrupt the large flow of cargo transportation across the sea, and may reverse the course of the global economic recovery.

Unreasonable programming has a part in creating unemployed bachelors

 VietNamNet Bridge – The biggest blunder Vietnam has made in university education programming is that it tried to produce as many university students as possible. As a result, tens of thousands of graduates have found themselves unemployed.

Philippines Congress leaders support Vietnam’s East Sea stance

 Both leaders of the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines have voiced their strong support for the Vietnamese and Philippines governments’ common stance towards settling East Sea disputes peacefully in line with international law.

Losing weight benefits cardiovascular health at any age: study

 Weight loss at any age in adulthood is worthwhile because it could yield long-term heart and vascular benefits, suggests new research published Wednesday in a British medical journal.

Thung Nai seen as Ha Long Bay on land

 VietNamNet Bridge – With a perfect combination of mountains, forests, and peaceful lakes, Thung Nai in the northern province of Hoa Binh has become the epitome of poetic landscapes, attracting tourists from all corners of the world.

East Sea resolution expected from NA

 VietNamNet Bridge – National Assembly (NA) Deputy Duong Trung Quoc said that the NA should issue a resolution to deal with issues surrounding the East Sea dispute with China.

Chinese provocative activities in East Sea escorted by Chinese media

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Chinese administration, when launching its illegal acts in the East Sea, has been supported by its media, a special force that helps distort events in the region and fool people.

National Assembly adds people's voice to FTA negotiations

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ngo Duc Manh, vice chairperson of the NA Committee on External Relations, spoke to the Viet Nam Economic Times about the important role of the NA in Free Trade Agreements.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 23/5

 92.5 percent of riot-hit firms in Binh Duong reopen; Vietnam’s sole oil refinery closed for full maintenance; Banks slash salaries and cut jobs; Mekong Delta agriculture fails to live up to potential

Japanese filmmakers eager to share experience with VN

 VietNamNet Bridge – Japanese documentary filmmakers have highly appreciated their Vietnamese colleagues' skill and have expressed willingness to cooperate with them in producing and broadcasting documentary films.

Samsung not to move its factories from China to Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – A Samsung Vietnam official has asserted that its $2 billion project in Thai Nguyen will continue and Samsung does not intend to move its factories from China to Vietnam.

eBay makes users change their passwords after hack

 Online marketplace eBay is forcing users to change their passwords after a cyber-attack compromised its systems.

VN miss out on World Cup spot

VietNamNet Bridge – Two terrible mistakes from captain Le Thi Thuong and goalkeeper Dang Thi Kieu Trinh handed Thailand a 2-1 victory over the home team Viet Nam in the fifth-place play-off match at the Asian Football Confederation Women's Asian Cup

Sports News Headlines 22/5

 Vietnamese athletes vie for spots on Olympic team; Business golf tournament to take place this weekend; Binh Duong win three awards in April; Viet Nam top volleyball qualifiers

Ethnology Museum receives TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

TripAdvisor – the world's largest travel site – recently presented its prestigious Certificate of Excellence Award to the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology for hospitality excellence.

Chinese oil rig affects Chinese and Vietnamese business

 VietNamNet Bridge –China’s deployment of an oil rig and its provocative activities in the East Sea will not do anything good for both Chinese and Vietnamese businessmen.

Can Tho doctors remove 11-kg tumor from man’s stomach

 Officials blame poor working conditions for workers' hospitalisation; Can Tho doctors remove 11-kg tumor from man’s stomach; Mortality rates of mothers and children down sharply;

Nguyen Duc Kien denies charges as trial enters second day

 Nguyen Duc Kien denied the charges of fraudulent appropriation of property and conducting illegal business on the second day of his trial on May 21.

NA deputies oppose China’s violations in East Sea

 National Assembly (NA) deputies have voiced their concern and objections to China’s illegal positioning of a drilling rig in Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone, demanding China immediately withdraw its rig from Vietnam’s waters.

South Korean president names former judge as prime minister

 South Korean President Park Geun-hye has nominated a new prime minister after the resignation of the previous one over the Sewol ferry disaster.

Vietnam Airlines to open two more routes to Japan

 Vietnam Airlines looks set to commence two new air routes linking Vietnam and Japan this July to capitalize on rising demand for air travel between the two nations.

Foreign bankers give thumbs up to Gov't

 VietNamNet Bridge – Foreign banks in Viet Nam appreciated the government's responses to the East Sea tensions, which helped them stay calm and confident, according to the State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV).

Vietnamese chess masters seek Asian team titles

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnam Chess Federation has sent its best players to Tabriz, Iran, for the 18th Asian Nations Cup, where Asian chess masters are competing for team standard, blitz and rapid titles from May 20–30.

NA explores ways to protect national sovereignty

 VietNamNet Bridge – National Assembly (NA) Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung said on May 20 lawmakers would be discussing the East Sea situation and exploring all legitimate measures to protect the nation’s sovereignty.