VN-Cuba strengthen linkage concerning news distribution; Public inspectors lauded for their efforts, achievements; VN, S Korea lift information ties; HCM City, Vientiane boost ties

Eight Vietnamese shuttlers will be taking part in the Asian Youth Under-19 Badminton Championships in Gimcheon City, South Korea from tomorrow, June 30.

Foreign visitors and overseas Vietnamese will get VAT refunds on purchases made in Viet Nam from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2014, when exiting the country through Noi Bai or Tan Son Nhat international airports, the Ministry of Finance said.

VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has approved a US$180 million disaster management project.

Around 160 young Overseas Vietnamese will attend the opening of Vietnam Summer Camp 2012 at the Culture-Tourism Village of Vietnamese Ethnic Minorities in Hanoi on July 12.

The 2012 Asian Muay Thai Championships will take place in Ho Chi Minh City from July 7-14, gathering fighters from nearly 20 countries and territories around the region.

The government of Vietnam has decided to restart the state owned enterprise (SOE) process, even though it has anticipated big difficulties.

VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Thi Mai Hung temporarily tops the girls' U18 group with four points after the fifth round of the Asian Youth Chess Championships in Sri Lanka.

VietNamNet Bridge –Vietnamese futsal (indoor football) club Thai Son Nam left for Kuwait yesterday, June 28, to take part in the final round of the Asian Futsal Club Championships from July 1-6.

A cuisine festival opened in the central city of Hue on June 28, featuring specialties of the central region.

VietNamNet Bridge – About 60 per cent of inspected Chinese apples and pears have been found to contain pesticides. However, the amounts are within legal limits,

VietNamNet Bridge – The ASEAN community must co-operate more profoundly at all levels to promote sustainable forest management and development, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Cao Duc Phat said.

Da Nang to offer free wi-fi services; New flights launched to Chengdu; Night markets a hit in HCM City; Tourists set for cultural activities

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Thursday that the resources member countries committed are welcomed and would be safeguarded, and the IMF would strive to meet the timeline of the 2010 quota and governance reform.

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh has paid a two-day official visit to Belgium on June 27-28 at the invitation of - Belgium ’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Didier Reynders.

VietNamNet Bridge – The city's labour market will need about 135,000 new and replacement positions to be filled in the second half of the year, according to the Centre for Human Resources Forecasting and Labour Market Information.

VietNamNet Bridge – After the government declared the 29 trillion dong bailout package, HCM City authorities have announced it would reserve 30 trillion dong to rescue local businesses. However, it is not easy to access the support.

Mario Balotelli on Thursday proved his value with two goals as Italy stunned Germany 2-1 to reach the Euro 2012 final.

VietNamNet Bridge – National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung will lead a NA high-ranking delegation to Laos for an official visit from July 3-5, announced the NA External Relations Committee on June 28.

Two Chinese traditional medical clinics in Ho Chi Minh City were fined VND270 million for violating environmental regulations on June 27.