Car crashes into restaurant, kills 7 guests

VietNamNet Bridge – A Ford Everest seven-seat car suddenly crashed into a restaurant located by the roadside of the National Highway 1A in the central province of Quang Nam on early Saturday, killing 7 and seriously injuring 3

China pledges to work with ASEAN for peace in East Sea

VietNamNet Bridge – China pledged to make joint efforts with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to maintain peace and stability in the region, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hong Lei said on July 20.

TV series takes tour of Laos

VietNamNet Bridge – A series entitled The Chronicle of Laos, exploring the scenery, people, culture and history of the neighbouring nation, is currently screening on Viet Nam National Television (VTV).

VN condemns terrorism against innocent civilians

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam condemns all sorts of terrorism targeting innocent civilians, said Vietnamese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Luong Thanh Nghi.

Hand, foot and mouth disease in Thailand under control: Thai authority

Thailand's Public Health Ministry on Saturday affirmed that hand, foot and mouth disease in the country is under control and less cases of the outbreak have been found here than in neighboring countries, Thai News Agency reported.

Mang Lang Church

Phu Yen is renowned for its many stunning beaches, splendid rock cliffs and magnificent mountains, but tourists looking for something unusual should visit Mang Lang Church, about 35 kilometres north of Tuy Hoa City.

Tourism sites attacked with rubbish

A lot of well-known tourism sites throughout the country have become vast dumping grounds. More famous tourism sites seem to have more rubbish because they attract more visitors.

Vietnam-Latin America: Important economic partner

“Vietnam is ready to become one of the important partners of Latin American countries and act as a gateway so these countries can further promote economic relations with the East Asian region,” said Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung.

300 Heroic Mothers portraits on display in Hanoi

VietNamNet Bridge - An exhibition of 300 sketches of Heroic Mothers by Dang Ai Viet opened at the Vietnam Women’s Museum in Hanoi on July 24.

Not having much living space, small securities companies get suffocated

Ninety five securities companies have to compete fiercely with each other to scramble for the small 40 percent remaining brokerage market share, while the other 60 percent has been controlled by a few big companies.

Rowers face tough task in quest for Olympic dream

VietNamNet Bridge – In their debut at the upcoming Olympics, Vietnamese rowing duo Pham Thi Thao and Pham Thi Hai will have to overcome challenges to make their dream come true.

Writer Chu Lai: War and literature

The war in Vietnam has been over for nearly 40 years and many soldiers have returned home with unforgettable memories. One of them is Chu Lai, a prolific author.

China and “a thousand cuts” strategy in the East Sea

VietNamNet Bridge – Beijing is encroaching into the East Sea, with new forces, new strategies and new paths.

Five top places for having nude bath in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge – Having a nude bath in nature has been imported into Vietnam and it has been gradually accepted by Vietnamese people. Let’s review famous places for nude bath in Vietnam with us.

Many Vietnamese ships are seized abroad

VietNamNet Bridge – The number of Vietnamese ships which are seized at foreign ports in the first half of 2012 reduced compared to the same period of 2011.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 22/7

More subsidised loans for business rolled out; Land clearance problems delay elevated rail project; Petrol price stabilisation fund needs a new management form; Different registration fees applied on same pick-up auto line   

Transport workers all at sea

Economic vulnerabilities have thrown transport sector workers into dire straits.

Plum Harvest in Moc Chau

For the Mong people in Moc Chau District, the plum tree is a gift endowed by nature because this variety of tree grows very well on soil in the highlands and does not need to be tended carefully. Furthermore, it brings high economic value.

Rule to bust up VNPT monopoly

An enterprise will not be allowed to concurrently hold over 20 per cent of two telecommunications firms operating in the same market or market segment, the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has said.

Ten-digit mobile numbers most popular

The Ministry of Information and Communications may issue millions of new 10-digit mobile-phone numbers because Vietnamese people do not like the new 11-digit numbers.

VN boosts cooperation with US on post-war issues

A Vietnamese delegation led by Deputy Defence Minister Nguyen Chi Vinh is paying an official visit to the US from July 14-24 to strengthen cooperation on humanitarian issues and dealing with post-war consequences.

Lowering cement export prices, businesses weakening themselves

Vietnamese cement manufacturers have been doing a great deal of harm to each other when they try to lower the export prices to scramble for clients.

Messages from Zippo lighters of American soldiers in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge – Zippo lighters are an inseparable tool of many American soldiers in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. They are not only lighters but also “ambassadors” that unveil deep messages of soldiers.

Gold mine destroys environment

VietNamNet Bridge – A local gold-mining company is being investigated for failing to restore the environment to its original condition, as required by law, after completing its operations.

Toyota Concert Tour 2012

VietNamNet Bridge - The Toyota Concert Tour 2012 will be held in Vientiane, Phnom Penh, and HCM City and Hanoi from July 24 to August 6.