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Creator’s Vietnamese keyboard app a hit on Google Play store

 VietNamNet Bridge – Laban Key, the Vietnamese keyboard for Android-based mobile devices, has been listed among the most popular apps on Google Play, just six months after it was offered by the online store.

Pop-star My Tam at the World Music Awards in Monaco

Vietnamese pop star My Tam appeared on the red carpet of the 22nd World Music Awards ceremony at the Monte Carlo Sports Club, Monaco, on Tuesday in a yellow gown. Her pictures were posted on the Twitter of the World Music Awards yesterday.

500-year-old trees in southern Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – The southwestern region of Vietnam is home to ancient trees of over 500 years of age, which have been recognized as "Vietnam Heritage Trees".

Export processing zones oppose decree on branch locations

 VietNamNet Bridge – Export processing zones in Ho Chi Minh City oppose a new decree that requires companies to locate branches outside the zones, saying it is unnecessary and inconvenient.

Obama warns against tensions in East Sea

 US President Barack Obama on May 28 expressed concern about increased tensions in the East Sea and said the US supports ASEAN in formulating a code of conduct (COC) with China to settle maritime disputes in the sea.

US Senator to talk East Sea tension at Shangri-la Dialogue

 Senator Ben Cardin told President Truong Tan Sang on May 28 that he will voice the US’s concern about China’s illegal placement of oil rig Haiyang Shiyou-981 in Vietnam’s waters at the upcoming Shangri-la Dialogue in Singapore.

Graduates prioritise prestige

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, Nguyen Thi Hai Chuyen, spoke to the Viet Nam Economic Times about initiatives to help get young people into jobs.

Six destinations in Vietnam that attracted international stars

 VietNamNet Bridge - Brangelina chose Con Dao Island while Mark Zuckerberg selected Sapa as their vacation destinations. Here are the attractions that the world famous stars have chosen in Vietnam.

Samsung to pour billions of dollars in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Republic of Korea (RoK) Samsung Group is committed to pumping billions of dollars into the construction of large-scale thermal power plants, shipyards, airports and petrochemical plants in Vietnam.

Royal documents affirms Vietnam’s sovereignty over sea, islands

 VietNamNet Bridge – A collection of Nguyen dynasty administrative documents was listed as a UNESCO world documentary heritage on May 14. The papers are not only a repertory of treasured documents about Nguyen dynasty

To protect the East Sea, Vietnam only has one path to follow

VietNamNet Bridge – There is only one path for Vietnamese to follow: being steadfast, staying sober-minded, and mobilizing the whole nation’s intelligence to protect its peaceful life.

Legal Advice: Off-the-clock occupational accident

 VietNamNet Bridge - Potential accidents may happen to workers of any job. However, it is rather complex to determine which ones are considered work accidents, especially when they arise out of working hours.  

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 29/5

 Export credit shows signs of growth; Honda looks to sell 2 million motorcycles; May CPI picks up 0.2%; US reduces anti-dumping duty on Vietnam’s steel pipe; Firms hurt by riots get tax breaks

Hanoi court suggests 30-year jail sentence for disgraced banker

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Hanoi People’s Procuracy on May 27 proposed imposing a 30-year jail charge on one of Vietnam’s top banking tycoons, Nguyen Duc Kien, for his role in a multi-million dollar scandal uncovered last year.

PetroVietnam secures oil deal with Russia's Rosneft

 VietNamNet Bridge – Russian firm Rosneft will provide six million tonnes of oil annually via the Kozmino terminal during the 2014-39 period for the Dung Quat Oil Refinery in Viet Nam.

Government urged to prepare economic scenarios amid East Sea tensions

Vietnamese parliamentarians, expressing their concerns about escalating tensions in the East Sea, have demanded that the government detail its plans to ease the country’s economic reliance on China and specify possible economic scenarios.

Boston Global Forum announces initiative for the East Sea

VietNamNet Bridge - The Boston Global Forum (BGF), an organization of scholars from Harvard University and the City of Boston, USA, has announced an initiative to take swift action for peace in the East Sea.

Leaders agree to review EU agenda at Brussels summit

 EU leaders have agreed to re-evaluate the bloc's agenda after voters "sent a strong message", European Council President Herman Van Rompuy has said.

Violinist Ryu Goto to enthrall Hanoi, HCMC audiences

World renowned Japanese violin soloist Ryu Goto will perform Concert Vol.42 “Paganini” at the Hanoi Opera House on May 28-29.

Vietnam bags three golds at Asian Taekwondo Champions

 Chau Le Tuyet Van on May 25 helped Vietnam win two gold medals in the team event at the Asian Taekwondo Championship taking place in Uzbekistan.