VietNamNet Bridge – The reports from well-known international consultancy firms all show that major investors still have interest in Vietnam as an attractive investment destination, despite the tensions in the East Sea.

Tensions in the East Sea have not affected the flow of international tourists to Vietnam, said Nguyen Manh Cuong, Deputy General Director of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, at an international conference held in Hanoi Wednesday.

The Permanent Council of the International Organisation of La Francophonie issued a document voicing concerns about the East Sea tension between Vietnam and China and calling upon all sides to solve disputes through dialogue and peaceful measures.

US military official welcomed in Vietnam; Keep up pressure on China: President; Government meeting wraps up; Russia cooperates with Vietnam on criminal transfer;

 China’s illegal placement of its oil rig in Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone and continental shelf will be discussed at an annual dialogue on bilateral partnership this week, Foreign Ministry’s Spokesman Le Hai Binh has said.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Despite the negative impact posed by the current East Sea tension, the tourism sector should work harder to deal with difficulties facing it by applying inter-disciplinary measures to reach its set targets,

 Shares fell further yesterday afternoon as investors increased selling on fears of rising East Sea tensions between Viet Nam and China.