Party conference closes in Hanoi
VietNamNet Bridge – The fifth conference of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee (CPVCC) (11th tenure) successfully concluded on May 15 after a fortnight working session.

SBV urged to loosen the “valve of foreign currency credit”
The stable dong/dollar exchange rate has prompted businesses to borrow in dollar instead of dong in order to enjoy low interest rates. Banks have also confirmed that the credit growth has been seen mostly in dollar lending.


 
Girl capable of burning objects: right brain develops like priests
VietNamNet Bridge – Scientists said that there is a strange line on the right brain of the 11-year-old girl in HCM City--who can radiate and burn things that surround her.

Vietnam’s fashion at Long-legged Festival 2012
VietNamNet Bridge – The Long-legged Festival 2012 took place in HCM City on the evening of May 15, gathering leading fashion designers and models of Vietnam.


 
Airline, travel firms join hands to slash tour fees
VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City Tourism Association (HTA) and the national flag air carrier Vietnam Airlines has reached an agreement about the cooperation to ease the tour fees in a program to stimulate the demand.


 
It’s the age of digital terrestrial television
Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Le Nam Thang believes that it’s now the right time to begin the transition from analog television to digital terrestrial television.

The sua gardens worth multi billion dong
Sua wood (dalbergia tonkinensis) is as precious and expensive as gold. A lot of people have been growing sua quietly for the last many years, and now they have multi-billion sua gardens.


 
FIFA-accredited referee recognizes attacker
VietNamNet Bridge – One of the two men who assaulted referee Vo Minh Tri was among a group of Hai Phong’s fans who waved a flag during the football match at Cao Lanh Stadium on May 13.


 
 
Dangerous circus shows on the road
Below are photos of terrified ‘circus shows’ performed by drivers on Hanoi’s streets.

Saigon in old pictures
VietNamNet Bridge – 100 rare black and white pictures depicting the landscapes and people of Saigon in the past were displayed at Le Van Tam Park in HCM City, at the HCM City Book Fair in March. Below are some of them:


 
 
Films to ignite European Days
VietNamNet Bridge – European cinema will shine out from local theatres to entertain movie buffs starting today in what will be the largest number screenings to date.

Spanish Flamenco guitarists to perform in Hanoi
VietNamNet Bridge – Two famous Spanish 12-string guitarists - López Vicente and Alfredo Lagos - will perform at the Hanoi Opera House on May 16 to mark the 35th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam-Spain Diplomatic relations.