VietNamNet Bridge - Deputy General Director Nguyen Xuan Son has been appointed as chairman of the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam), replacing Mr. Do Van Hau.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Of 211 cities worldwide evaluated by Mercer in 2014, the two biggest cities in Vietnam - Hanoi and HCM City - ranked 131st and 135th for cost of living, respectively.

Fifty-six amateur and professional singers will have a chance to win a cash prize of US$14,200 in the Toi La Nguoi Chien Thang contest produced by HCM City Television and Dong Tay Promotion, based on the format of the Dutch show The Winner Is.

 Top Vietnamese shuttler Nguyen Tien Minh, today, entered the third round of the 2014 YONEX Suffolk County Community College US Open Championships, after his rival Chetan Anand of India retired.

 A baby girl in the US born with HIV and believed cured after very early treatment has now been found to still harbour the virus.

Luxury eco-tourism site to be established in Quang Ninh; Red River tour of pagodas covers three provinces; Quang Ninh opens tours to new tourism destinations; Tourism sector makes effort to achieve strong growth

 VietNamNet Bridge – A series of recent decisions about the English-language curriculum made by the HCM City authorities have left many parents and students confused.

 Three victims who survived a tragic helicopter crash on the outskirts of Hanoi on July 7 remain in critical condition, and they are struggling to cling to life in hospital.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese textile and garment companies have been pursuing the “China+1” policy in an effort to escape reliance on China as its biggest material supplier.

 President Office announces newly-approved laws, resolution; Vietnam treasures relations with the Netherlands; President says farewell to Dutch Ambassador; Government rejects proposal to establish Formosa exclusive economic zone

 The Danang Municipal People’s Council on July 10 issued a resolution opposing China’s illegal acts in the East Sea.

 Vietnam has asked the Cambodian administration to take effective measures to prevent wrongful activities against the bilateral flourishing traditional friendship and neighbourliness.

 Chinese marine surveillance aircraft CMS-B3808 on July 10 was seen to flight above Vietnamese law enforcement ships that are operating in the national waters, close to where drilling rig Haiyang Shiyou-981 is illegally standing.

 Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Hai Binh has affirmed Vietnam’s consistent policy of respecting fundamental rights of Vietnamese citizens while responding to human rights criticism from US lawmakers.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Leading technology groups in Vietnam like FPT and Viettel doubt the feasibility of the government’s hardware and electronics development strategy, calling it too ambitious.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Besides Hue, Hoi An and Hanoi, among the destinations that international tourists are advised by Skyscanner, a prestigious travel site, not to miss in Vietnam is Ben Tre – the kingdom of coconuts.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Public hospitals are expected to increase fees by the end of the  year, according to an official from the Ministry of Health.

 Motorola faces the prospect of being forced to remove its handsets from sale in Germany and to recall phones already bought by business customers.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Nguyen Tat Thanh on July 7 wrote an article on the country’s daily Matichon, opposing the wrongful view of Chinese Ambassador to Thailand Ning Fukui on the East Sea published earlier on the same newspaper.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Hau Giang Pharmaceutical Company (DHG) is negotiating with a local company in Myanmar to open a joint venture project, according to Bloomberg news service.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Enjoying food with a couple of beer glasses and listening to music after working hours or days of hard working have been favored by more people especially the youth, and many beer clubs have been up and running in HCMC

A Chinese passenger was caught attempting to steal USD5,000 on a Vietnam Airlines’ flight from Jakarta to HCM City.

 SBV plans flexible monetary policy for H2; Hanoi attracts US$560 mln in FDI in H1; 23 countries, territories to attend Pharmex 2014; US to levy anti-dumping duty on pipes; US drug giant arrives in HCM City

In its report released on July 2, the Vietnam National Finance Supervision Council highlighted the sharp increase in outstanding loans in foreign currency, warning that there is pressure on foreign currency liquidity.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Economists have warned about the presence of numerous Chinese workers in Vietnam, but local authorities are granting more work permits to Chinese workers.