The Vietnam Fisheries Association has denounced Chinese ships for obstructing the rescue of Vietnamese fishermen and attacking Vietnam’s fishing vessels.

 The central province of Ninh Thuan’s People’s Committee on June 9 announced prolonged drought occurring in the locality since the outset of this year, which has created drastic losses in local agriculture and livelihoods.

 Vietnam will actively join regional efforts to speed up the implementation of the Master Plan on Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Connectivity (MPAC) on the three pillars of infrastructure, institutions and people.

 National Assembly (NA) deputies approved a Resolution on State Budget Balance for 2013 on June 10 during the 13th NA’s ninth session.

 Vietnamese athletes on June 10 finished the day with a flurry of seven gold medals to captivate the home fans and inspire teammates at the ongoing Southeast Asian Games in Singapore.

 South African sisters of German descent, Victoria and Vanessa Wiesenmaier, have embarked on a 6,000 km cycling journey through Southeast Asia in a bid to raise awareness about rhino poaching.

Defence Minister General Phung Quang Thanh suggested the UN enhance its central role in concerted efforts to deal with challenges to global security and peace while meeting with Under-Secretary General for Peacekeeping Operations Herve Ladsous.

 Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is popular for its lakes that provide a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

VietNamNet Bridge - It is expected that Vietnam’s GDP growth rate will be 6.1-6.3 percent this year. Under looser monetary policies, the inflation rate could increase, which would interfere with macroeconomic stability in 2016.

 The country's investment climate has witnessed significant improvements following three challenging years of macroeconomic instability, according to Minister of Planning and Investment (MPI) Bui Quang Vinh.

 The local authorities in Duc Binh Tay Commune in Song Hinh District of the central Phu Yen Province are trying to get some bugs identified to take preventive measures.

  Major art & entertainment events in big cities in Vietnam from June 10-20.

VietNamNet Bridge – U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Ted Osius told reporters in Can Tho City on June 8 that Vietnam’s Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong is expected to visit the U.S. next month.

 VietNamNet Bridge - The Asia-American Gateway (AAG) submarine cable in Vietnam has been in need of repair several times this year, affecting data transmission between Vietnam and the world.

VietNamNet Bridge - While investors are excited about casino development projects, they have been warned that big difficulties lie ahead.

 Deputy head of Sai Gon Bank's ATM Card Centre Pham Van Minh has been taken into custody by District 1 Ward Police for alleged misappropriation of the bank's money.

 Vietnam earned a total of seven gold medals, four silvers and eight bronzes on the fourth day of the ongoing 28th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Singapore (June 9).

 Forty-two lacquer paintings created by 14 Vietnamese artists will be on display in Seoul Arts Center in Seoul, Republic of Korea (RoK) on July 15-20.

 Deputy Defence Minister Nguyen Chi Vinh valued the UN's support for Vietnam’s preparation and participation in UN peace-keeping activities during his meeting with UN Under-Secretary General for Peacekeeping Operations Herve Ladsous.

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