Demographic dividend period – time for VN to become dragon

According to UNFPA, Vietnam has officially entered the “demographic dividend” period which may last 30 years. However, the hesitancy in building up and implementing reasonable labor policies may make Vietnam miss the golden opportunity.

Japan, U.S. focus on China

After failing to agree on a timetable for relocating the U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Japan and the United States focused on common strategic objectives mainly to deal with China's emergence.

Nadal sets up third round clash against Muller at Wimbledon

Top seed Rafael Nadal powered through Wimbledon debutant Ryan Sweeting of the United States Wednesday in three straight sets, setting up a third round match against Luxembourg's Gilles Muller, who beat him here in 2005.

Denmark recognizes Libyan opposition NTC as legitimate representative

Denmark announced Wednesday that it recognizes the Libyan opposition National Transitional Council (NTC) as the sole legitimate representative of the Libyan people.

The Death hanging around Ba River

VietNamNet Bridge – The one-day poetic Ba River has become an obsession of local residents in An Khe Commune in Gia Lai province because it has become seriously polluted.

Low-quality cheap technologies flood Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge – The machines and equipment with low quality and low costs have been flooding Vietnam, which should be seen as a big threat to Vietnamese mechanical engineering products, experts have warned.

Chinese newspapers distort truth, intimidate Vietnam

Global Times published an editorial titled “Tougher action towards China cannot benefit Vietnam” to which the Vietnamese Dai Doan Ket “China’s newspaper distorting the truth and intimidating the Vietnamese People”.

Most businesses less confident on economy

VietNamNet Bridge - The first quarter of this year has seen a drop in confidence among both business leaders and consumers about the nation's economic prospects, according to the Viet Nam Business Barometer Survey carried out by Nielsen.

Obama lays out Afghanistan troops drawdown

U.S. President Barack Obama on Wednesday night laid out his plans for Afghanistan troops drawdown that is set to begin next Month, ordering 10,000 troops from that country by year-end with a total of 33,000 troops to be out

War remains off to Hawaii for checking

VietNamNet Bridge – A repatriation ceremony for the remains of US servicemen who died during the Viet Nam War was held yesterday, June 22, at Da Nang International Airport.

North Vietnam braces for storm Haima

Tropical storm Haima, forecast to hit China’s Luichow Peninsula this afternoon and the Vietnam-China border tomorrow, will bring heavy rains to Vietnam’s northern and north central regions,

New tax aims to banish plastic bags

VietNamNet Bridge – A special environmental tax will be imposed on non biodegradable plastic bags next year in an attempt to stop them being used to carry home goods from shops and markets.

Ministry proposes plan on income tax exemption

VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Finance has finalized its proposal for personal income tax exemptions in 2011.

American Idol's Archuleta to perform in VN

VietNamNet Bridge – The first runner-up in American Idol 2008, David Archuleta, will be performing for the first time in Viet Nam at the Idol Music Event next month.

To put a brake on exports to reduce trade deficit with China

VietNamNet Bridge – If Vietnam successfully controls the export of the products which have the input materials reliant on foreign sources, restructures the industries and markets, it will be able to reduce the trade deficit with China.

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 23/6

Hanoi cuts infrastructure budget by $6 billion; VAVA calls for support to AO victims; Poor receive help from United Arab Emirates

Gov’t calls for tighter cyber security

VietNamNet Bridge - Nguyen Minh Hong, deputy minister of Information and Communications, asked all Government agencies and local authorities on June 20 to tighten security of digital information.

High interest rates hit energy development

VietNamNet Bridge - Energy groups have expressed their concerns regarding excessive loan interest rates and capital shortages that have made it hard to survive, a recent seminar heard.

University Rectors' board to boost higher education

The Ministry of Education and Training has decided to set up a board of university rectors next academic year to boost the quality of higher education.

After 50 years, dioxin victims still need help

VietNamNet Bridge – The Viet Nam Association for Victims of Agent Orange (VAVA) yesterday, June 22, called on people across the country and international friends to further support Agent Orange victims in their daily lives and fight for justice.

Gov’t helps fishermen resume fishing

VietNamNet Bridge - The Vietnamese Government has taken measures to support fishermen to resume fishing operations and ensure safety and efficiency of offshore catching activities.

U.S., Japan agree to delay Marine air base relocation

The United States and Japan agreed on Tuesday to drop the 2014 deadline for relocating a controversial U.S. Marine air base on Japan's southern island of Okinawa.

Paddles raised at Southeast Asian tourney

VietNamNet Bridge – The Southeast Asian Junior Table Tennis Championships kicked off yesterday, June 22, with team events at Hai Duong's 2,000-seat gymnasium.

Ties with Laos praised as Party leader ends visit

The Viet Nam-Laos relationship was an invaluable treasure to each country and an important element in the success of their revolutionary causes, the two nations said in a joint statement issued yesterday in Vientiane.

Long An appoint coach number four

VietNamNet Bridge – Croatian Buketa Ranko has been appointed chief coach of V-League side Dong Tam Long An.