Vietnamese scholars win three US scientific research awards

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese scholars and their US partners have earned three awards in a US Government programme to fund scientific research in developing countries,

Two Kilo submarines to be handed over to Vietnam this Sept.

The Voice of Russia has quoted Russian military experts as saying that the first two Russian submarines that Nga builds for Vietnam, named "Hanoi" and "Ho Chi Minh City," would take a journey to Vietnam through Africa.

Le Quang Liem begins preparing for World Cup

 VietNamNet Bridge - After the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in South Korea, Vietnam’s top male chess player started to prepare for the World Cup in August 2013.

Blood-sucking bugs return to rear ugly heads in Ha Noi

 VietNamNet Bridge – Blood-sucking bugs have reappeared in Ha Noi, with sightings of the irritating insects reported in 21 out of the capital's 29 districts.

Youth invited to make Vietnam ‘kool'

VietNamNet Bridge – A new project launched on July 4 will get both residents and visitors to record information and impressions of famous and not-so-famous destinations as well as culture and cuisine of Viet Nam in order the make them more popular.

Phu Yen: Old woman burns herself at courthouse

VietNamNet Bridge – At around 7 am on July 5, many people panicked when they saw an elderly woman pouring gasoline on her body and burning herself at the drawing-room of the court.

La Vang Holy Land - Where art sublimates

A complex of the most valuable sculptural works in the history of sculpture in Vietnam--which is little known, is located in the campus of La Vang Holy Land in Hai Lang District, Quang Tri Province.

Nation gears up for LPG boom

VietNamNet Bridge – Demand for Liquefied Petroleum Gas is set to rise significantly as its versatility is exploited further the world over, experts said at a three-day conference that ends in HCM City today.

Swim Vietnam - saving kids’ lives for half a decade

 VietNamNet Bridge – Joanne Stewart quit a high-profile corporate job in Singapore to volunteer to set up Swim Vietnam, five years later it is still the only training school for swimming teachers nationwide.

Pottery collector displays local products

VietNamNet Bridge – Bat Trang Village has long been known as a place to buy quality pottery, but rarely have these works been exhibited for the public. A small museum offers a rare glimpse into this cultural tradition.

Talk with the Japanese artist who loves Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge – Japanese artist Ryotaro Sugi is a Viet Nam - Japan Special Friendship Ambassador. In 1997 he became the first foreigner to be awarded the Friendship Order by the State of Viet Nam.

Microbreweries in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge - Since I came to Vietnam, 1.5 years ago, a newer ending search for good beer and breweries has been going on. Beer consumption here is high and everywhere you find people drinking beer.

Leader of real estate giant in Hanoi under prosecution

VietNamNet Bridge – Hanoi police have just arrested and prosecuted Nguyen Hoang Long, chairman of a real estate company in Hanoi, for allegedly swindling hundreds of billions of VND from investors.  

Anti-corruption in Singapore: For a happy ending

On March 7, 2013, during a congress session, MP Sylvia Lim expressed her concern when Singapore ranked 5th on Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index in 2012 and the year before. Singapore was rated joint number one in 2010.

Unlicensed games flood VN market

 VietNamNet Bridge – Outdated regulations covering on-line games are causing difficulties for on-line game providers, according to the Ministry of Information and Communications.

Son Tra, kingdom of rare primate

VietNamNet Bridge – Son Tra Nature Reserve is not only a well known ecotourism destination but also the kingdom of brown/red shanked doue langers with the world's largest number of about 530 doue langers.

New decree to come out to handle bad debts at SOEs

VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Finance will present to the Government a decree on handling bad debts at State-owned enterprises which will serve as a legal basis to require enterprises to classify debts and better handle bad debts.

Green village rolls out bamboo bicycles

VietNamNet Bridge – For those seeking refuge from the bustling tourist town of Hoi An, this ecotourism village offers a quieter vacation spot. Instead of cars and motorbikes, bicycles fill the peaceful streets.

American businesses “like” Vietnam most in ASEAN

 VietNamNet Bridge – Up to 57 percent of U.S. businesses that have invested in Southeast Asia said Vietnam is the most attractive destination for investment expansion, with low cost and stable political situation.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 6/7

 SBV secures loan for new metro line; Gold auctions still attracting buyers; WB helps spur Vietnam’s economic growth; Imported steel under microscope; 30 provinces want to expand IPs

Vietnam to compete in World Vovinam Championships

 VietNamNet Bridge – Twenty-nine Vietnamese martial artists will be competing at the third World Vovinam Championships in Paris, France, over July 5–7.

Ticket prices for VN–Arsenal match double on black market

 VietNamNet Bridge - Immediately after the first tickets were delivered on July 4, the tickets for this game have been offered for sale online. The prices are from two to three times higher than the face values.

Barmy Army: 400 fans travel to cheer on Arsenal in Viet Nam

VietNamNet Bridge – Around 200 English fans and 200 other fans from across Asia will travel to Viet Nam to cheer on Arsenal when they face Viet Nam in a friendly at My Dinh National Stadium on July 17, 

HCM City wants to have one more Vice Chair

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City People's Committee has asked the Government’s permission to appoint another Deputy Chair and to increase its membership to 15 people.

Falling from 12th floor, a worker miraculously survives

VietNamNet Bridge – On the morning of July 4, a worker fell from the 12th floor of the building in Ho Chi Minh City but only his thighbone and scapula were broken.