VIETNAM TODAY

Chinese media invited to uncover the truth

Deputy Defence Minister Nguyen Chi Vinh has extended an invitation to Chinese media to participate in field trips into Vietnam’s territorial waters where China has illegally placed its oil rig Haiyang Shiyou-981 to learn the truth behind their slanderous allegations.

NA deputies discuss vote of confidence

Lawmakers on June 6 heard and debated draft revisions to a National Assembly’s resolution on conducting vote of confidence on people holding positions elected or approved by the NA and the People’s Councils.

Death penalty given to six drug traffickers

The People’s Court of northern Hoa Binh province on June 6 sentenced six members of a major drug trafficking ring to death.

Vietnam drop seven places in FIFA ranking

Vietnam's national football team has dropped seven places to No 123 in the June rankings, the International Federation of Association Football announced.

Talent Prize open for climate change photographers

The Embassy of Denmark has just launched its Talent Prize 2014 in, with the theme of “Climate Change in Photography”.

Parents worry over content of children's comics

Many Vietnamese parents have expressed concerns over troubling content in children's comic books which are widely available at bookstores and on internet.

China sends big fishing vessels to protect illegal rig

Vietnamese fisheries surveillance staff on June 6 detected high-capacity Chinese fishing ships in the area surrounding the Haiyang Shiyou-981 rig.

WB approves US$500 million credit to Vietnam

On June 6, the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved a US$250 million credit to the Government of Vietnam, for the Second Economic Management and Competitiveness development policy operation.

Government allocates land for new state offices

The PM has decided to allocate 65 hectares of land in the West Lake and Me Tri areas of Hanoi to build headquarters for ministries and departments.

AirAsia resumes Kuala Lumpur-Danang route

Malaysia’s budget airline AirAsia has announced that it will resume the air route between Kuala Lumpur-Danang, flying on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.

Italian Prime Minister to visit Vietnam

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and his spouse will pay an official visit to Vietnam on June 9-10.

Sunset cruise sheds different light on magical Hoi An

Ancient Hoi An is probably the most popular destination in the central coastal region, but getting a view of it from the Hoai River at sunset shows how little it has changed in a thousand years.

Vietnamese boats make it back to port despite repeated attacks

A number Vietnamese fishing vessels made it to shore and safety on June 3, despite having been severely damaged after consecutive ramming incidents, all provoked by Chinese ships.

NA anticipates possible economic punishments from China

Amid the East Sea dispute, many National Assembly deputies have suggested that Vietnam take on a policy that would make it less economically dependent on China.

Fishing ship rammed by China could become an exhibit

Authorities from the Paracels have made a proposal to buy a ship that was recovered after being sunken by Chinese ships to make a display in the district's Exhibition Centre.

Top Vietnamese swimmers to compete in SEA swimming champs

Top Vietnamese swimmers Nguyen Thi Anh Vien and Hoang Quy Phuoc will compete in the 38th Southeast Asian (SEA) Age-Group Swimming Championship, which started on June 6 in Singapore.

Chinese military spending exceeds $145 billion, drones advanced: U.S.

Chinese military spending exceeded $145 billion last year as it advanced a program modernizing an arsenal of drones, warships, jets, missiles and cyber weapons, the Pentagon said, offering a far higher figure than Beijing's official tally.

Hanoi named in Asia-Pacific top crowded retail markets

Hanoi has been listed in the top three cities with the most crowded retail market in the Asia-Pacific region in 2014, after China's Beijing and Shanghai.

NA Deputy: progress on Long Thanh Airport not to be judged by eye

A NA deputy said that construction on Long Thanh International Airport should not be based on casual observations, as Tan Son Nhat Airport’s capacity can be expanded.

Vietnam calls for US practical actions in East Sea

Vietnam hopes that the US will have a stronger voice and take more practical actions to contribute to peace, stability, security, and maritime safety in the Asia-Pacific region.

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