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Over 90 projects on Phu Quoc Island cancelled

 VietNamNet Bridge - The total number of projects that are valid on the island district of Phu Quoc is more than 200.

Where are interest groups in agriculture?

 VietNamNet Bridge – The conclusion of "not yet finding group interests in agriculture" by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development in the recent hearings of the National Assembly seemed to displease NA deputies.

Photos explore artists

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Goethe Institute will host an exhibition featuring photos of 15 Vietnamese artists from June 27.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 21/6

 Phu My 3 industrial park under construction; Hue hosts 6th Vietnam Economist Annual Meeting; HCM City seeks Korean IT partnerships; Banks offer low rate loans to businesses

Foreign choirs join competition

VietNamNet Bridge – The third International Choir Competition opened yesterday, June 19, in Hoi An, gathering 15 choirs from the US, Germany, Taiwan, Australia, S Korea, Malaysia, Myanmar, Indonesia and Viet Nam.

Chinese plug into local power

 VietNamNet Bridge – Chinese investors are getting active in Vietnam’s power sector investment.

WHO recommends Vietnam to reuse 5-in-1 vaccine

 VietNamNet Bridge - According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the test results for lots of Quinvaxem 5-in-1 vaccine of the Republic of Korea used in Vietnam meet quality standards.

VN beats Philippines in AFC football

Viet Nam defeated the Philippines 4-0 in the second match of the Asian Football Confederation U14 Girls' Regional Championship in HCM City's Thong Nhat Stadium yesterday, June 19.

Conquering Fansipan promotes inclusion

 VietNamNet Bridge – A group of young disabled people will take on the challenge of conquering Mount Fansipan in an event that draws people from all walks of life to the famous destination in northern Viet Nam.

Hoang Hai to showcase his designs in London

 VietNamNet Bridge – Fashion designer Hoang Hai has been invited to the "Vietnam Open Festival 2013" in the UK. He will introduce the collection entitled "Hanoi - London" at this event.

French-infused Fete de la Music comes to town

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Noi will join hundreds of cities all over the world in celebrating the Fete de la Music – an all-night music celebration to mark the beginning of the summer solstice on June 21.

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 20/6

 Gang busted for making pen guns; Meeting marks Vietnam’s Revolutionary Press Day in Laos; Prepare for storm, heatwave; Flights cancelled due to bad weather

Leading French warship visits Vietnam

The French amphibious assault ship and helicopter carrier Tonnerre dopped its anchor in Baria - Secere Port in Vung Tau City on June 18 to start its visit to Vietnam.

Vietnam, China agree on oil and gas exploitation in Tokin Gulf

 VietNamNet Bridge – The two sides’ commitment to joint cooperation in oil and gas exploitation in the Tokin Gulf is just for their economic benefits, not related to any third nation.

15-year-old boy saves 5 kids from drowning

VietNamNet Bridge - Swimming across the river to round up buffaloes, five little girls became exhausted midstream when they swam back. Hearing the shouts, a 15-year-old boy jumped into the water to save the five kids.

Vietnam, China hold high-level talks

 VietNamNet Bridge – The two countries have discussed major orientations and measures to promote the friendly neighbourliness and comprehensive strategic partnership.

Rice unsalable, farmers in big distress

 VietNamNet Bridge – Millions of farmers in Mekong Delta never dream of making a profit of 30 percent as promised by the government. They just wish to sell out the rice.

EU faces tough talks on bank sector reform, bailouts

 Eurozone finance ministers meet Thursday amid sharp differences over banking sector reforms -- trying to resolve whether taxpayers or creditors pay for future bailouts.

Hanoi: Young people enchanted by lotus

This is the blooming season of lotus in Hanoi’s West Lake. In the early morning and late afternoon, particularly the weekend, young people flock to this area to take photos with lotus.

Clips on Vietnam tourism by American man praised by local netizens (video)

Kyo York, who is popular in Vietnam as an American who can sing Vietnamese songs very well, has made a short video clip on Vietnam tourism. The clip has immediately attracted the attention of Vietnamese netizens.