VietNamNet Bridge – The famous English Premier League football club, Arsenal F.C, will visit Vietnam this July to play a friendly and participate in some activities as part of its Asia summer tour.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The VNREDSat-1 satellite sent the first photos of Vietnam from space since it was put into orbit on May 7.

The Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam has decided to fine a flight crew of Vietnam Airlines who invited actress and former Vietnam Tourism Ambassador Ly Nha Ky to the cockpit.

Europe's main stock markets were mixed but Frankfurt set yet another record on Thursday while the euro eased against the dollar as traders digested the Bank of England's keeping its main interest rate unchanged,

Thanh Chuong Viet Palace in Hanoi is considered a big private museum and a favorite destination of local and foreign tourists. However, this 8,000sq.m palace is accused of being illegally built on forest land.

The lending interest rates are on the decrease, which is hoped to help businesses more easily access bank loans. However, the efforts by the banks to slash interest rates would be useless if the bad debts suddenly increase.

 335 Russian scholarships for Vietnamese students; Ministry recognises outstanding students; Viet Nam hopes to expand educational ties with Germany

The box office revenues in Vietnam increased from $7 million in 2008 to $43 million in 2012. With the increase of 514 percent in four years, Hollywood Reporter ranked Vietnam as one of the 13 “hottest” growing cinema markets in the world.

 Grasshoppers attack crops; 29 martyr remains from Laos reburied in Thua Thien-Hue; WHO official calls for joint efforts to combat bird flu; Dak Lak Police seize stolen trees

 The Spanish treasury sold on Thursday 4.57 billion euros (5.99 billion U.S. dollars) in treasury bonds, paying lower borrowing costs than in the previous auction.

 VietNamNet Bridge - A few years ago, the chairman of the office of province was reported dead because of drinking.

The Hanoi Transport Police Department has inspected and determined that more than 500 cars with diplomatic and foreign number plates will have their number plates revoked.

 Deputy PM lauds ties with Germany; HCM City, WB to work across the board; Congratulations to new WTO Director General; HCM City, RoK localities beef up links

Vietnamese real estate developers now keep curious about what the German real estate tycoon Thomas Kramer looks for in Vietnam and where he would put his money into.

VietNamNet Bridge – Foreign Ministry spokesperson Luong Thanh Nghi said all activities of parties in the East Sea must comply with international law, especially the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea,

VietNamNet Bridge – The 3rd Southern Region Cuisine Festival 2013 will be held at the Dam Sen Park in HCM City next week.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Canadian pianist and composer Alain Lefevre will perform at HCM City Opera House on May 13 and the Ha Noi Opera House on May 15.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Aust-Viet Junior Chef Challenge will be held in HCMC from June 17-21 as part of the celebrations to mark the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Australia and Vietnam,

VietNamNet Bridge – Less than 2 per cent of ministries and localities across Viet Nam were rated "Good" in information technology application last year, according to a report of the Ministry of Information and Communications.

 Cyber thieves around the world stole $45 million by hacking into debit card companies, lifting withdrawal limits, and helping themselves from cash machines, US authorities said Thursday.