VietNamNet Bridge – Overseas Vietnamese across the globe have continued to raise their strong objections to China due to its blatant deployment of a giant oil rig and a large number of surrounding vessels into Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam late last week called for the public, particularly patriotic workers at industrial parks, to stay vigilant against ill-intentioned elements.

 Vietnamese and international friends around the globe are continuing to protest against China’s illegal placement of an oil drilling rig in Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and continental shelf in the East Sea.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The international community has continually expressed concern over China’s illegal placement of Haiyang Shiyou 981 in Vietnam’s waters.

Vietnamese people in Malaysia protest to China’s illegal action; Vietnamese in Bulgaria condemn China’s actions; Vietnamese people in UK protest China’s actions

 Peace organisations oppose China’s act; Business community hits out at China’s illegal act; International friends denounce China's illegal action: paper; Union urges continued fishing activities in East Sea

 The overseas Vietnamese community in Malaysia have been updated on the latest development in the East Sea, with China’s illegal placement of its rig in Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone and continental shelf.

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese people in the United States, Italy, Japan and Germany took part in demonstrations against China’s deployment of an illegal oil rig in Vietnam’s waters.

VietNamNet Bridge – On May 11, the Vietnamese Association in Berlin (Germany) held a demonstration to protest against China’s encroachment into Vietnam’s waters. Nearly 1,000 participated.

VietNamNet Bridge – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has approved the Ministry of Justice’s proposal of amending the 2008 Law on Vietnamese Nationality towards extending the deadline for overseas Vietnamese to register for local citizenship

 NA committee discusses 2012 budget, casino business; Vietnam, Germany promote legislation relations; Vietnam-India strategic partnership develops well; Vietnam, Russia discuss extending partnership areas

 Doctors to examine killer skin disease; HCM City losing homes to land erosion; Viet Nam's multiscreen time tops global average; Electricity causes most blazes; Danang City reports consecutive student kidnaps

 VietNamNet Bridge – Officials may extend the deadline for overseas Vietnamese to register for local citizenship. They may also make it easier for people who want to restore their citizenship.

 Vietnam police arrest 11 in cybercrime raid; Russia, Vietnam to explore space for peaceful purposes; Out-of-season rains help Central Highlands; Deputy PM affirms determination to combat smuggling

 VietNamNet Bridge - Many people who are believed to have opposing opinions are invited to join a delegation of overseas Vietnamese to Truong Sa Islands (Spratlys) at the end of April.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has allowed the overseas Vietnamese people (Viet Kieu) to import automobiles as movable assets when they return to the country.

 VietNamNet Bridge – On July 1, overseas Vietnamese who have not registered to hold their Vietnamese citizenship will lose it. At present, only about 6,000 out of 4.5 million overseas Vietnamese have registered.

 Hanoi ready to cope with abnormal weather phenomena; Earthquake strikes Song Tranh hydro-power plant; Workers suspended in vaccination scandal; Environment ministry seeks solutions to land disputes

 Prolonged drought damages farming production; A/H1N1 flu-infected cases on the rise; Gambling ring faces trial in Bac Ninh; Vietnam-Japan College to be established; Vietnam calls for int’l efforts against drugs

 VietNamNet Bridge – Some legal problems would arise if Vietnam allows foreign institutions (Viet Kieu, or overseas Vietnamese) to build houses in Vietnam for business (leasing, trading).