Lots of work ahead, says coach

VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam's football coach Phan Thanh Hung said that he was not pleased with the results but appreciated the spirit players showed in two friendlies played last weekend.

National reserve sources could be diversified

VietNamNet Bridge – Many NA deputies suggested the national reserve be mobilised from not only State budget, but additional sources as well while discussing Article 6 of the draft law yesterday afternoon, June 12.

Dancing with the Stars 2012 finale to come this Sunday (video)

VietNamNet Bridge - The top three finalists of the Dancing with the Stars 2012 have been named after the Argentine Tango and paso doble round on June 10.

Lawmakers approve tax cuts for enterprises

VietNamNet Bridge – Lawmakers in the National Assembly have agreed that tax cuts and exemptions would help ease production and business difficulties sweeping the nation.

No plans for press privatisation

VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam had no plans to privatise the press in Viet Nam, said Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Bac Son yesterday, June 12.

Greek radical left leader says no to memorandum, yes to national reconstruction plan

Greek Radical Left Coalition (SYRIZA) party leader Alexis Tsipras insisted on Tuesday on the replacement of the bailout terms "that lead the country to bankruptcy" with a new national economic reconstruction plan to tackle the acute debt crisis.

Researchers discover 18 objects revealing life in Hoi An prison

VietNamNet Bridge – Experts at the Hoi An city Centre for Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation (CCHMP) recently discovered 18 objects during the restoration of the Hoi An prison revolutionary historical site.

Japan funds work safety programme

The Japanese Government will donate US$720,000 to promote occupational safety and health in Viet Nam through the effective implementation of policy framework in hazardous industries such as construction, mining, and chemicals.

Interest rate floating policy would not make capital more expensive

The decision by the State Bank of Vietnam to float the interest rates for 12 month and longer term loans has raised the worry that the capital in Vietnam would become even more expensive. However, commercial banks have denied this.

Over 100 arrested, 11 injured as Russian, Polish fans clash before Euro 2012 match

More than 100 football fans were arrested and 11 others injured when Russian fans clashed with police and Poland supporters here on Tuesday, shortly before the two teams were to face off in a key Euro 2012 duel.

SPORTS IN BRIEF 13/6

Qualifying round of U-15 national football champs to kick off; Ha Noi finishes ahead of Hai Phong to top national archery tournament; Samsung-organised charity run to raise money for children's library

GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 13/6

Defence Minister receives outgoing Australian ambassador; VN entrepreneur awarded Laos’ Labour Order; Lao military officer welcomed; Congratulations to Russia on National Day

Thang Long royal citadel to become a park

VietNamNet Bridge – Visitors will have a chance to see the National Assembly building, the archaeological site at 18 Hoang Dieu Street and the Thang Long royal citadel in a tour.

VN attends ASEAN information conference

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam is now preparing to set up a national coordinating committee for information specifically related to ASEAN, according to Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Do Quy Doan.

New war on low cost tablet market to kick off

When the tablet priced at 1.8 million dong was marketed, analysts thought that this was the lowest price and that the tablet prices could not be lower. However, they were mistaken.

Lack of sleep could increase stroke risk: U.S. study

Habitually sleeping less than six hours a night significantly increases the risk of stroke symptoms among middle-age to older adults, according to a research presented Monday at the SLEEP 2012 conference.

Cruel child beggar training ‘centers’ in HCM City

Big cities in general, including HCM City, are the favorite places for beggars. People usually think that children become beggars because they are orphaned or abandoned. However, many of them are puppets in beggar rings.

Businesses need “lever” to invest in environmental protection projects

Though the budget for solutions to protect the environment has increased by two folds in 2006-2011, from 1429 billion dong in 2006 to 2954.3 billion dong in 2011, dealing with the environment pollution remains a difficult task for the whole society.

Working as hired learners – students’ new way of making money

Going to school to fulfill contractual obligations prove to be a risky job for students. However, they can bring the sums of money big enough to help students live and continue studying.

2-door cars flowing into Vietnam, targeting rich buyers

It could be a surprise to many people that automobile manufacturers have imported 2-door cars recently for domestic sales, despite the domestic gloomy market.

"Angry crowds" prevent UN observers of carrying out their mission in northern Syria

UN observers' spokesperson said Tuesday that a team of observers trying to reach the town of al- Haffeh in northern Syria earlier in the day were confronted with angry crowds that surrounded their vehicles, stopping them from proceeding any further.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 13/6

EPC deal struck for US$181-million port project; Capital cost differential boosts M&A transactions; Customs to reverse fall in tax collection; IFC helps improve Vietnam’s coffee processing; Change of strategy benefits Dung Quat EZ

This lady's nothing short of Amazin

VietNamNet Bridge – It is hard to imagine the small statured Amazin Lethi as a world-renowned bodybuilder, a sport she has pursued since the age of 6.

UN observer mission voices "deep concerns" over deadly clashes in Syria's Homs

The UN observers' spokesperson expressed Monday "deep concerns" over the deteriorating situation in the conflict-battered Homs province in central Syria, following reports of severe clashes there between armed rebels and Syrian troops.

Apple previews iOS 6 with new Maps, Siri features

Apple on Monday previewed the upcoming version of its mobile operating system iOS 6, with notable features including new Siri support for more languages and new Maps app with Apple-designed cartography.