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Solar Impulse: Plane damaged after landing in Japan

 A solar-powered plane that is attempting a record-breaking flight around the world has been damaged after making an unscheduled stop in Japan.

Danang among top 10 inexpensive summer holiday ideas

 SkyScanner, the world’s travel search engine, has listed Danang among top 10 inexpensive summer holiday ideas across the world.

Hoang Nam disqualified from Roland Garros

 Vietnamese young tennis player Ly Hoang Nam failed in both boy’s singles and doubles titles in the third round at Roland Garros on June 3.

Australian artist shows “Figures in time” in Saigon

 Australian artist shows “Figures in time” in Saigon, Vietnamese folk painting to be exhibited in Japan, Night of gags with Canadian stand-up, Night market for Nepal at Eden Hanoi, Female talents showcased in performance

Social News 4/6

Five million yen cash returned to scrap buyer, Prime Minister formalises VTC-VOV merger, Illegal sand mining continues to damage environment, Project developer faces penalty for misued land, Smuggled cigarettes a serious health hazard

Where have $20 billion worth of Chinese imports gone?

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam said it imported $43.9 billion worth of products from China in 2014, but China said the figure was $63.8 billion. 

Why Vietnam struggles to attract tourists

VietNamNet Bridge – As countries in the ASEAN region step up efforts to attract inbound tourists, Vietnam is also trying to woo travellers – albeit unsuccessfully.

Nguyen Du’s 250th birthday celebrated throughout the year

 A host of events to celebrate the 250th birth anniversary of Nguyen Du, prominent Vietnamese poet and World Cultural Celebrity (1765 – 2015), will be organised this year, the authorities of central Ha Tinh province told the press in Hanoi on June 2.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 4/6

Hanoi to host Vietnam AutoExpo 2015, Real estate inventories fall sharply, Insurance triples average GDP growth, Emirates offers cheap flights from HCM City to Paris, Hyosung Group to expand motorcycle production in Vietnam

Image: VN delegation holds flag-raising ceremony at 28th SEA Games

 A flag-raising ceremony for the Vietnamese sports delegation was held at the Singapore Sports Hub on June 2, marking the team’s official presence in the 12-day 28th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.

HCM City to launch tours to Spratly Islands

 HCM City authorities will allow public tours to Truong Sa, also known as the Spratly Islands, from June 22.

Vietnam showcases ICT products at CommunicAsia 2015

 Six leading Vietnamese enterprises working in information technology and telecommunications fields are showcasing their products at CommunicAsia 2015 in Singapore.

Keangnam investor directed to refund maintenance fee

 The People's Committee of South Tu Liem District asked Keangnam Vina Ltd. Co. to refund maintenance fee to the residents of Keangnam Hanoi Landmark Tower by June 10.

US economy expanded between April and May says Federal Reserve

 The US Federal Reserve said the economy grew between April and May in its latest assessment of the economy, rebounding from a contraction in the first quarter.

Probe launched into Dong Nai urban river project

  The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has recommended that the Government should not lift the ban on the construction of an urban area in Dong Nai Province that involves massive encroachment into a major river.

Road to Moc Chau Plateau

 Moc Chau plateau, located about 200 km west of Hanoi is one of Vietnam’s most attractive tourist destinations.

Vietnam to host Miss Tourism International 2015

 The Miss Tourism International beauty pageant will be held in Vietnam's famous destination Ha Long Bay later this year.

Doctors alert people about risk of snakebite

 VietNamNet Bridge – Doctors from Can Tho City's Military Hospital 121 have advised local people to protect themselves from poisonous snakebites during the rainy season in Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta localities.

Mock high school finals raise concerns

The low marks that high school students in HCM City received at a mock exam organized by the city’s education department have raised worries that the national finals would be too difficult for students.

PM okays LED lighting promotion in Vietnam

The Prime Minister has approved a project to develop LED (lighting-emitting diode) lighting technology in Vietnam partly funded by the United Nations Development Programme via the Global Environment Facility (GEF).