Minh set to face Bao in US Open quarter-finals

VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam's top badminton player Nguyen Tien Minh secured his berth in the quarter-final round of the US Open Grand Prix Gold after defeating Kashyap Parupalli yesterday, July 14, in California.

IMF urges U.S. to raise debt limit, enhance fiscal sustainability

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Thursday urged the United States to raise the debt ceiling and improve its fiscal sustainability over the long run, the latest such warning from the global lender.

VN prepare to become Asian giant

VietNamNet Bridge – The Viet Nam Football Federation (VFF) has set a goal of developing the country into one of the top 10 football countries in Asia by 2020, as outlined in its football strategy for the 2011-20 period.

Trang victorious at National Women's Open Tourney

Cyclists continued the fifth stage of the National Women's Open Cycling Tournament – An Giang Television Cup – yesterday, veteran Phan Thi Thuy Trang from the An Giang Plant Protection team, crossing the finish line in first place.

Workshop explores business of arts

VietNamNet Bridge – Various opinions about cinema, performing arts, fine arts, photography and exhibitions in Viet Nam were discussed by cultural experts at a workshop held in Ha Noi yesterday, July 14.

South Sudan's flag raised symbolizing membership as 193rd UN member state

Surrounded by masses of UN personnel and media in the blazing sun, South Sudan's flag was raised here on Thursday marking the admission of world's newest country as the 193rd member of the United Nations.

Tram Chim National Park – a green island of red-headed cranes

If you visit Tram Chim National Park in Dong Thap during the time of day when the highest tides occur, normally from August to November, you can take a motorboat ride through forests rich with plants and flowers and green cajeput trees.

Overcrowded kindergartens a worry for People's Council

VietNamNet Bridge – The capital city's overloaded kindergarten system was the focus of concern from delegates during a question-and-answer session at Ha Noi People's Council yesterday, July 14.

Difficulties in accessing bank loans discourage labor export companies

As banks have tightened their lending in a strategy to fight inflation, export laborers cannot borrow money to cover the expenses for exit procedures. A lot of companies have given back the operation license and shifted to other business.

National Assembly to meet next week

VietNamNet Bridge –The 42nd meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee closed in the capital city yesterday morning, July 14. It was also the last activity of the 12th National Assembly.

GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 15/7

Viet Nam condemns India bomb blasts; Special relations with Laos to be preserved; Russia prioritizes relations with Vietnam, says Medvedev

U.S. jobless claims down 22,000 last week

The number of Americans initially applying for unemployment aid continued to decline last week after hitting a seven-week low a week earlier, an encouraging sign for the U.S. job market, the U.S. Labor Department reported Thursday.

The Philippines and Vietnam at the crossroad

On May 26, 2011, tension in the East Sea was ratcheted up a further notch when three Chinese marine surveillance ships threatened the Vietnamese seismic survey ship Binh Minh 02 and sabotaged several of the latter’s seismic equipment.

Club planned to attract Chinese tourists

VietNamNet Bridge - A large number of local travel firms in the northern region will club together to serve Chinese visitors via Quang Ninh’s Mong Cai international border gate to ensure better quality of services and cope with unfair competition.

Complaints prompt scrutiny of TV ads

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Information and Communications will inspect television advertisements this month after receiving complaints of deceptive or overstated claims in TV ads.

It’s difficult to buy souvenirs in central region’s tourism sites

The central region, with the most beautiful beaches on the planet and wonderful landscapes, have been trying to inviting people to come there. However, it does not offer many things for tourists to choose for souvenirs.

Effects of modernity on family values

VietNamNet Bridge – Rapid economic development during the past decade has driven changes in many aspects of Vietnamese life, with families and society seeing a transition towards a more modern lifestyle.

Viet Nam, Japan enhance relationship through poetry

VietNamNet Bridge – A haiku poetry contest with self-selected topics has been launched by the Hoi An City People's Committee.

Blood sucking bugs re-emerge in Ha Noi

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Institute of Ecology and Biological Resources recently uncovered blood-sucking bugs in at least seven Hanoian districts including Ha Dong, Thanh Xuan and Gia Lam thanks to local resident reports.

Vietnamese businesses consider using computing clouds, diffidently

VietNamNet Bridge – After leading computing companies in the world have launched the services using computing cloud technology for handsets, some Vietnamese enterprises have cooperated with foreigners to provide the services.

Autocar VN to cover Singapore F1

VietNamNet Bridge – Autocar Viet Nam has announced that it will be the sole source of information on the Formula One Singtel Singapore Grand Prix throughout the country.

Vietnam is wasting rubbish

VietNamNet Bridge – While developed countries invest millions of USD in waste recycling for savings and environmental protection, Vietnam – a poor country – is among the top nations which are wasting this “new” resource.

Outgoing Chinese ambassador given award

The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) presented the "Peace and Friendship among Nations" insignia to outgoing Chinese Ambassador to Viet Nam Sun Gouxiang, for his contributions to the friendship

Low pressure forecast to cause heavy rains

 VietNamNet Bridge – A low-pressure system is forecast to develop into a tropical storm causing strong winds in the Gulf of Tonkin tomorrow, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecast.

HCM City meeting discusses wage, health care, food hygiene

VietNamNet Bridge – Wage increase, better health care and tight control on food safety and hygiene have been requested by many deputies at a Ho Chi Minh City People’s Council meeting Wednesday.