Nation at high risk of cyber attacks

 Vietnam, along with the US, India and Germany, have the greatest number of Internet users affected by phishing attacks, with the total number doubling since last year, computer security company Kaspersky Lab says.

Japan to issue multi-entry visas for Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam and other Southeast Asian countries are now subject to a large-scale relaxed visa program issued by the Japanese government in a bid to increase the number of tourists from these nations to the East Asian country.

Coffee traders may get loan boost

 The Ministry of Finance submitted a proposal to the Prime Minister to help troubled coffee exporters by extending the period when they could receive loans.

SPORTS IN BRIEF 29/6

 Faldo Series nurtures aspiring golfers;  Minh targets success at this year's US Open; Nation to compete in AYG handball contest; Football champs for youths kicks off in HCM City; Viet Nam win four gold in Asian chess

Vietnam tops ASEAN Schools Games with 50 gold medals

 Vietnamese students proved too strong for the rest of the field at the ASEAN Schools Games' (ASG) which closed yesterday in the capital.

Vietnam table tennis wins ASEAN Schools Games gold

 Vietnamese table tennis players’ three gold medals have secured them first place at the 5th ASEAN Schools Games (ASG5), which concluded on June 28.

ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 29/6

 Poet Tran Dang Khoa awarded abroad; International kite exhibition opens in Nam Dinh; Czech Republic hosts Sao Mai 2013 singing contest; Danish Embassy showcases Vietnamese paintings

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 29/6

 Vietnamese students win scholarships; Illegally imported weapons seized; Minimum salary increases since July 1; Hau Giang confirms first A/H1N1 death; Lam Dong police bust drug den

Italian magician Erix Logan back to Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Italian magician will give performances in Ho Chi Minh City from July 5-7.

Sleepless night on the “Street of Foreigners” in Saigon

 VietNamNet Bridge – “Pho Tay” (street of foreigners) is a familiar address as well as the gathering place of foreign visitors in Ho Chi Minh City.

Economic zones attract more than $110 billion

 VietNamNet Bridge – Industrial parks (IPs) and economic zones (EZs) in Viet Nam had attracted more than US$110 billion from foreign investment by the end of June.

GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 29/6

 State President Sang’s activities in Indonesia; Vietnam-Indonesia joint statement released; Fatherland Front delegation visits France; Leaders meet with voters in Hanoi, Ha Tinh

PM vows to realise socio-economic development plan

 Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has pledged that the Government will persist in drastically implementing set objectives, tasks and measures in an effort to fulfill the 2013 socio-economic development plan at the highest level.

US Congressman rejects Vietnam Human Rights Act

 American Samoa’s delegate to the US House of Representatives, Eni Faleomavaega, has criticised the House Foreign Affairs Committee for passing a Human Rights Act that he says does not reflect the full truth of the situation in Vietnam.

Night safari in Cat Tien

 VietNamNet Bridge – Cat Tien National Park, Vietnam’s UNESCO-recognized World Biosphere Reserve, offers night safari trips for tourists willing to brave the jungle in the dark of night.

V-League is “progressing” to amateur level

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnam Football Federation JSC or VPF was set up to make football tournaments in Vietnam be more professional. But the reality is contrary to all expectations.

Ha Noi take-away cafes deliver the goods

VietNamNet Bridge – It isn't difficult to trace their appeal. With colourful decorations and an on-the-go aspect which fits neatly with the pace of modern life, it's easy to see why "take-away" cafes have become increasingly attractive

Experts split over power price adjustment

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has proposed an adjustment of retail power prices sold to households, producers and traders.

Ministry tightens the use of English textbooks in primary schools

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) has asked the departments of education and training of all provinces to review the use of English textbooks in primary schools.

Oily fish helps fight breast cancer

 Eating a portion of tuna, salmon, sardines or other oily fish once or twice a week reduces the risk of breast cancer, according to a review published by the British Medical Journal (BMJ).

Nine laws to take effect since July

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Law on Capital City, with four chapters, 27 articles, stipulates the position and role; policies, responsibilities for building, developing and protecting the capital city.

State to honour heroes by funding historical biopics

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has decided to use funds from the State budget to produce four feature films, three of which will be historical biopics.

Chess hero Liem joins sport's all-time greats

 VietNamNet Bridge – On June 10, Vietnamese grand master Le Quang Liem became the tenth World Blitz Chess champion.

Int’l tourist arrivals rise strongly in June

 VietNamNet Bridge – The number of international tourist arrivals in Vietnam this month rises by a staggering 29.9% year-on-year with over 567,000 travelers.

FIEs get more room to move

VietNamNet Bridge – Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Planning Department head Nguyen Sy Chung argues that foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs) will be in a better position thanks to the ministry’s new Circular