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‘A Transformative Disguise’ exhibition

VietNamNet Bridge – From June 28 to July 27, the exhibition titled “A Transformative Disguise” by Le Hoang Bich Phuong will be held at the Japan Foundation Center for Culture Exchange at 27 Quang Trung, Hanoi.

Vietnam defeats Philippines 9-0 in Asian U22 qualifier

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s U22 football team on June 28 trounced the Philippines 9-0 in its third match in Group G of the U22 Asian qualifying round.

Tourism Ambassador markets Vietnam tourism in Hong Kong

VietNamNet Bridge – The first Vietnam Tourism Ambassador Ly Nha Ky invited her adoptive mother, a Hong Kong businesswoman, to participate in the program to promote Vietnam tourism in Hong Kong.

Thanh Chuong Viet Palace on The New York Times

VietNamNet Bridge – The travel site of The New York Times published an article entitled “Vietnam’s Folk History Reflected In Building” by Mike Ives to introduce the Thanh Chuong Viet Palace.

Astronauts return from China's first manned space docking

Three astronauts who fulfilled China's first manned space docking safely returned to earth on Friday morning.

8 Vietnamese players to compete at U19 Asia Badminton Champs

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam will send eight players who were born from 1994 to 1996 to the U19 Asia Badminton Championships 2012 in Gimcheon, South Korea from June 30 to July 7.

“Homestay” or “housestay” tourism?

Homestay services have been provided at all key tourism sites throughout the country. However, experts have pointed out that Vietnam still does not have “homestay” services, and what it is providing now is just called “housestay”.

Vietnamese-American chef scoops up culinary award

VietNamNet Bridge – Duong Huy Khai, a Vietnamese-American chef, outcooked 200 other leading chefs from 30 countries and territories to win the gold medal at the International Beijing Culinary Competition, which ended last week.

EU to mobilize 120 bln euros for growth, pact may face reservation from Spain, Italy

European Union (EU) top leaders have agreed to mobilize 120 billion euros (about 150 billion U.S. dollars) for immediate growth measures, European Council President Herman Van Rompuy said Thursday.

Visiting Tra Su Mountain in An Giang

VietNamNet Bridge – Tra Su Mountain is a must-see destination in An Giang Province and it was a day we won’t forget.

Japan's TEPCO to drop nuclear exports: report

Tokyo Electric Power Co. is to abandon plans to export its nuclear power plant expertise as it struggles to cope with the Fukushima disaster, according to news reports.

GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 29/6

VN-Cuba strengthen linkage concerning news distribution; Public inspectors lauded for their efforts, achievements; VN, S Korea lift information ties; HCM City, Vientiane boost ties

Young badminton players set for battle

Eight Vietnamese shuttlers will be taking part in the Asian Youth Under-19 Badminton Championships in Gimcheon City, South Korea from tomorrow, June 30.

Foreign visitors to get VAT refunds

Foreign visitors and overseas Vietnamese will get VAT refunds on purchases made in Viet Nam from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2014, when exiting the country through Noi Bai or Tan Son Nhat international airports, the Ministry of Finance said.

Disaster management gets the nod

VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has approved a US$180 million disaster management project.

Vietnam Summer Camp to open for young overseas Vietnamese

Around 160 young Overseas Vietnamese will attend the opening of Vietnam Summer Camp 2012 at the Culture-Tourism Village of Vietnamese Ethnic Minorities in Hanoi on July 12.

HCM City hosts Asian Muay Championships

The 2012 Asian Muay Thai Championships will take place in Ho Chi Minh City from July 7-14, gathering fighters from nearly 20 countries and territories around the region.

Vietnam reboots SOE equitization, taking cautious steps

The government of Vietnam has decided to restart the state owned enterprise (SOE) process, even though it has anticipated big difficulties.

Chessmaster Hung leads U18 group

VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Thi Mai Hung temporarily tops the girls' U18 group with four points after the fifth round of the Asian Youth Chess Championships in Sri Lanka.

Asian futsal champs enter final round

VietNamNet Bridge –Vietnamese futsal (indoor football) club Thai Son Nam left for Kuwait yesterday, June 28, to take part in the final round of the Asian Futsal Club Championships from July 1-6.