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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

VCCI to hold golf tournament at luxury King's Island course; Heineken World Golfer Champs attracts leading amateurs; Thousands await starters' gun as Run for Peace qualifiers begin

VietNamNet Bridge –Victims of traffic accidents who haven't broken traffic laws will be eligible for health insurance to cover their hospital fees, said director of the Health Ministry's Health Insurance Department Tong Thi Song Huong.

Decree on employing foreigners issued; Uncle Ho's memorial site to be renovated; Criminal situation remains complicated

VietNamNet Bridge – A children's library, the first organised by HCM City authorities with contributions from individuals and private organisations, opened recently in HCM City's District 9.

VietNamNet Bridge – Sixteen teams will participate in the National Teenager Football Tournament's final round, Yamaha Cup, in the northern province of Thai Binh's Gymnasium tomorrow, June 24.

An earthquake measuring 6.7 on the Richter scale on Thursday rocked the northeastern Honshu island of Japan, said the Japan Meteorological Agency.

VietNamNet Bridge – Boats discharging toxic liquid or waste will be fined up to VND100 million (US$4,700), according to new Government Decree 48/2011/ND-CP.

VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnamese Olympic team's coaching assistant Phan Thanh Hung believes his players can turn around their fortune at home, although he admits the chances are slim.