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IMF to lend Egypt 3 bln USD to support economic growth

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced Sunday that the IMF and Egypt have inked an agreement on a loan of 3 billion U.S. dollars to support the nation's economic growth.

Dedicated drama venue seeks to promote reformed theatre

VietNamNet Bridge – A new theatre dedicated to cai luong (reformed theatre) performances has opened in HCM City's District 1.

Vietnamese – Chinese Defense Ministers talk about East Sea

VietNamNet Bridge – China is willing to discuss the East Sea conflict at multilateral forums and protests unilateral activities, Chinese Defense Minister Liang Guanglie said.

Bean sprouts possible source for E. coli outbreak

German authority said on Sunday that bean sprouts might be the "most convincing" source for the E. coli outbreak which has killed 22 people and infected more than 2,000 in the Europe.

Agricultural exports blossom in 2011

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam’s agricultural sector expects to surpass 2011’s export target of $23 billion since agricultural, forest items and seafood exports exceeded $10 billion in the year’s first five months.

Vietnam brings Binh Minh 02 case to Asian security forum

VietNamNet Bridge - General Phung Quang Thanh, Minister of National Defense of Vietnam, on June 5, mentioned the Binh Minh 02 incident in his speech, which was delivered at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.

Mekong needs bio-diversity preservation

VietNamNet Bridge – The Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta is in desperate need of an adaptable environmental policy in order to cope with current decreasing biological diversity and declining natural resources.

Viet Nam bids to host Asian Games

VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam has entered its bid to host the Asian Games in 2019, according to the Vietnamese Olympic Committee's (VOC) Vice Chairman and General Secretary Hoang Vinh Giang.

WWF to host forum on Mekong Delta protection

VietNamNet Bridge - The World Wildlife Fund will host a third forum on June 5 - the World Environment Day - in Ben Tre province to discuss environment protection and social issues for the Mekong Delta region.

High school graduation exams come off without a hitch

VietNamNet Bridge – Three-day high school graduation exams took place on schedule and without major problems, according to the Ministry of Education and Training exams steering committee.

Ha Noi T&T on track in defence

V-League defending champions Ha Noi T&T edged closer to defending their title after beating SHB Da Nang by 3-1 while former champions Song Lam Nghe An suffered their second defeat in a row in Ha Noi yesterday

Destructive reservoir discharge let off the hook

VietNamNet Bridge - The Electricity of Vietnam’s An Khe Kanak Hydropower Plant in the Central Highlands of Gia Lai whose reservoir discharge last month wrecked havoc on local residents isn’t held accountable to the law.

A bitter pill for property developers

VietNamNet Bridge - Many property developers feel as if they were in the hot water these days as the property market has reached the freezing point characterized by sluggish sales and an exodus from secondary investors.

Lawyers protest Chinese violation

VietNamNet Bridge – The Viet Nam Lawyers' Association yesterday spoke out against Chinese vessels cutting the seismic survey cables of a Vietnamese ship operating in Viet Nam's exclusive economic zone on May 26.

GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 6/6

PM Dung oversees signing of German aid, credit accords; Deputy PM boosts ties with Austria; Man seized for making fake seals; Viet Nam, Laos Parties promise to further expand ties

Ho Citadel's bamboo hedge recognised

VietNamNet Bridge – A part of the Ho Dynasty Citadel has been recognised as a National Historical Vestige, according to Do Quang Trong, director of the Ho Dynasty Citadel Preservation Centre.

Party official seeks Japan investment

VietNamNet Bridge – Party Politburo member Truong Tan Sang has called on enterprises from Japan's Kansai region to invest more in Viet Nam, especially in science and technology.

18 killed, over 30 injured in suicide blast in Pakistan

At least 18 people were killed and some 30 others injured in a suicide blast that hit a bakery Sunday night in Nowshera, a city some 50 kilometers east of Peshawar of northwest Pakistan, reported local Urdu TV channel Dunya.

Greek protesters rally against austerity drive

Tens of thousands Greek protesters on Sunday took part in a second pan-European major day of protest against austerity as they staged a massive rally in front of the parliament building in Athens and joined a string of demonstrations in cities

Researchers discover genetic mutation boosting hair growth

A team of U.S. and Chinese researchers have discovered a chromosomal mutation responsible for a very rare condition in which people grow excess hair all over their bodies.