Japanese carmaker Toyota is to invest $500m (£387m) in Uber and expand a partnership to jointly develop self-driving cars.

 VietNamNet Bridge – At least 145ha of land has been returned to Bu Gia Map National Park by local residents in the central province of Binh Phuoc, according to the local forest management board.

Comprehensive and effective social support is a powerful tool for increasing resilience to shocks, helping vulnerable households build and diversify their livelihoods, skills and assets in response to climate change.

 POSCO Engineering & Construction (POSCO E&C) recently said that it signed a KRW81.2 billion ($72.33 million) contract to lay the groundwork for Long Son Petrochemical Complex (LSPC) in Vietnam, according to newswire Yonhapnews.co.kr.   

PM orders ministries to ensure road traffic safety, Resolution to improve construction investment, Prime Minster signs directive on strengthening management of drugs, New Zealand Trade Ministry promotes partnerships with VN

 Three famous comedians reunite in TV series, Book explains oil-on-canvas for VN readers, Mahatma Gandhi Bust inaugurated in Hà Nội, Music festival to mark Vietnam-Japan diplomatic ties

 Waste disposal has become a major problem in countries all over the world, including Vietnam. New technologies could help reduce the number of landfills by converting waste into fuel for the cement industry.

In Vietnamese cuisine, there are many creative ways of preserving food, including fermenting, using salt and smoking. But there is one method which is not only helpful in preservation but can create a natural flavour for the food, 

 Chronic exposure to air pollution can cause harm to cognitive performance, a new study reveals.

 Greenlife Corporation, Stella Ivy Cosmetic Co., Ltd. (Oriflame), and Unicity Marketing Vietnam Co., Ltd. will be penalised for a total of VND920 million ($40,700).

 Parkson Retail Asia’s Vietnamese operations continue reporting losses, as it recorded negative sales performance for the fourth quarter and the full year ending on June 30, 2018.

 A man died as a result of a fire which engulfed a three-storey house at Ba Diem residential area in Hoc Mon outlying district, Ho Chi Minh City on the afternoon of August 27.

 The Investigation Police Agency under the Ministry of Public Security has begun criminal proceedings against Hoang Huu Chau for “swindling to appropriate assets” in the case relating to Phan Van Anh Vu.

 After Saigon Alcohol, Beer and Beverage Corporation (Sabeco) announced paying dividend, its share valuation saw an increase by approximately VND7,000 per share to VND220,000 ($9.7).

 While billions of dollars is spent annually importing auto parts for assembly at home, Vietnam exports a roughly equivalent value of spare parts for automobiles, motorbikes and motor vehicles every year.

 Hai Phong has done its best to restore and promote the art of ca tru or ceremonial singing over the years. 

 Taiwan plans to shorten the visa waiver for Vietnamese visitors from a 30-day stay to 14 days, starting in August.

 The Son Tay citadel, 40 kilometers from the center of Hanoi, is a unique historical relic of the capital city and Vietnam’s glorious history of resisting foreign invaders.

 Vietnam has had four more world’s records recognised by the World Records Union (Worldkings).

 The Department of Construction in HCM City proposed on August 27 to use helicopters to supervise the progress and quality of 18 on-going construction projects in the area.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A photo exhibition featuring 70 photos of bird species will open at the Furama Da Nang resort in celebration of Viet Nam’s National Day from September 1-3.

 Doctors have not yet found a proper treatment regime for an 11-year old girl in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai who suffers from bloody sweating.

 More than 1,000 policemen have been mobilised to ensure security in Hanoi and HCM City for the Vietnamese U23 football team’s quarterfinal against Syria on Monday evening.

 Hundreds of people flocked onto the streets with national flags to celebrate Vietnam's win against Syria in the quarterfinal of 2018 Asian Games last night.

A lot of schools, healthcare centres and offices in several resettlement residential areas in the central province of Ha Tinh have been left unused for years since their completion, creating a huge waste of public budget resources.