Federer expects Olympics to be something special

World number one Roger Federer on Sunday said he is expecting "something special" at the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Nation targets rise in skilled workers

VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam hopes to raise the number of skilled workers from 16 million to more than 34 million by 2020 by linking enterprises and training institutions in better equipped and more market-oriented courses.

State President to visit Russia

VietNamNet Bridge – President Truong Tan Sang will pay an official visit to Russia from July 26-30 to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries.

Complicated procedures make hi-tech products unmarketable

The enterprises in the HCM City Hi-tech Park (SHTP) have complained they are facing too many difficulties in expanding business, while their products remain unreachable to customers due to the complicated procedures.

Vietnam, Cambodia boost legislative ties

VietNamNet Bridge – The National Assemblies of Vietnam and Cambodia signed an agreement in Hanoi on July 22 to strengthen the traditional friendship and cooperation between the two legislative bodies.

Syrian troops dislodge armed rebels from orchards area of Damascus

A pro-government Syrian TV said the government troops cleansed armed fighters from another neighborhood of the capital Damascus on Sunday after 24 hours of intense fighting.

Bogus financial centers in abundance in Hanoi

Once described as the financial centers in Hanoi, which would turn Hanoi into a financial center of the country, but the big real estate projects have fallen into oblivion. A lot of finance and trade centers remain the deserted land areas.

Famed wartime diary gets Russian translation

VietNamNet Bridge – The Russian version of the 2005 best-selling war book Dang Thuy Tram's Diary will be presented to public in Ha Noi on Tuesday.

The village of artists

The village of artists, called Ham Long, is located near the windy Sai Gon River, 10km from the hub of Ho Chi Minh City. It has this name because most of the owners of houses in the village are artists.

US FDI ready to leave its mark

US foreign direct investment is expected to be explode in Vietnam as the pair's relationship is nourished.

Russia launches Soyuz rocket with five satellites

Russia on Sunday launched a Soyuz-FG carrier rocket with five satellites on board, the country's space agency Roscosmos said. Roscosmos' live webcast showed the Soyuz-FG rocket took off at 10:41 a.m. Moscow time (0641 GMT)

Spotlight on a plateau

Dak Nong Province is situated in the southwestern area of the Central Highlands, on the ancient plateau of Dac Nong-Dac Mil. It has fertile basalt soil and a temperate tropical climate, very favourable for agricultural production.

China’s Sansha city election in East Sea under fire

The China National Radio has reported that more than 1,100 Chinese voters in 15 constituencies on the Tay Sa, Nam Sa and Trung Sa islands cast ballots on July 21 to elect deputies to their so-called Sansha city municipal people’s council.

Tribeco and the bitter death in sweet honey

Tribeco is believed to be the victim of a transfer pricing strategy or the tricks played by foreign partners who have been planning a hostile takeover of the drink manufacturer.

Giant Mekong catfish died at fish farm

VietNamNet Bridge – The 86kg giant Mekong catfish died at a breeding fish farm in the southern province of An Giang, said the chief of An Giang Fishery Department, Mr. Tran Anh Dung on July 24.

The marriage rite of the Lo Lo

Like other ethnic minorities, the Lo Lo people regard marriage as  an extremely important event in an  individual’s life.

Government work goes online

VietNamNet Bridge – Information technology and a high literacy rate were the keys to developing e-government, said Le Thanh Tam, CEO of IDG ASEAN at the 10th Viet Nam e-government symposium in the capital on Friday.

State budget reached $28 billion in 2010

Total State budget revenue in 2010 reached VND588.4 trillion (US$28 billion) while total expenditure hit VND648.8 trillion ($30.89 billion) due to increased spending for development investment.

State groups mainly rely on appropriated funds

Over a half of the State-run groups and corporations mainly relied on loans and appropriated funds, leading to high debt-to-equity ratios and posing great risks to safety and financial balance, said the State Audit of Vietnam.

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.