Exhibition of anti-American war photos by the late Lam Tan Tai

 VietNamNet Bridge – Photos of the anti-American war by the late photojournalist Lam Tan Tai, first general chairman of the Viet Nam Photographers Association, are on display at the HCM City Photography Museum.

Puppetry festival colours HCM City streets

 The first Vietnam Puppetry Festival held at Nguyen Hue Street in HCM City proved popular with tourists last weekend.

HCM City mulls CCTV shaming to prevent urination

 HCM City authorities are planning to publicly name those who urinate in public and are letting local authorities use CCTV street security camera images to apply fines.

Ancient Hue City: Huong River luxury wood walkway already damaged

Many cracks have been found on a pedestrian road along Huong River which is still being panelled with a rare and valuable wood.

Previous-generation iPhones in short supply, prices escalating

VietNamNet Bridge - The price of previous-generation iPhones such as IPhone 6 and 6S continues rising, while the newer models have not changed in price.

New narcotic lure young people

 VietNamNet Bridge – Medics and police are seeing an increase in illegal drug use countrywide – and are warning users of the potential dangers associated with narcotics.

Hundreds of drainage covers on expressway stolen

 The People’s Committee in the northern province of Quang Ninh has asked police and agencies to step up patrols along the Ha Long-Hai Phong Expressway to prevent equipment from being stolen.

Hospitals take steps to reduce maternal, child mortality rates

 VietNamNet Bridge – Maternal and child mortality rates could be reduced in Vietnam if hospitals actively seek solutions to prevent medically adverse events and medical errors,

What is the status of Vietnam’s electronics firms?

The domestic market is being dominated by foreign brands, but Vietnam-made products are still available, targeting low-income earners.

Home affairs ministry probes official’s quick promotions

 The Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday confirmed that it was looking into the case of a high-level official in Bình Định Province who was awarded a number of promotions in quick succession.

FDI mostly focused on labour-intensive and mining projects

 Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam is mostly focused on mining and labour-intensive industries.

North-South high speed railway to be built elevated, under tunnel

The new north-south high-speed railway connecting Hanoi and HCM City over a distance of 1.545km are expected to run mainly on elevated sections and below ground to avoid creating more level crossings.

Over US$1 billion investment licensed at Binh Phuoc Investment Promotion Conference

 The People's Committee of Binh Phuoc province has approved in principal and granted investment certificates to 24 FDI and domestic projects worth over US$1 billion, at the Binh Phuoc Investment Promotion Conference.

Illegal abortion service on the rise

 VietNamNet Bridge – Abortion service at 10 weeks of pregnancy is being advertised on several websites and provided at some obstetrics clinics in HCM City, 

HCM City: Over 1 million students enter new school year

 More than 1 million students from primary to high schools in Ho Chi Minh City officially entered the new school year on August 20.

Ministry proposes shutting down inefficient universities

 The Ministry of Finance have proposed closing state universities which operate ineffectively to reduce the burden on the state budget during a meeting about the education sector in 2018.

Three Vietnamese teams make it to WhiteHat Grand Prix final

Three Vietnamese teams have hacked their way into the final ten of the global-scale cyber security competition, Whitehat Grand Prix 2018, after surviving the 24-hour online qualification round on August 18 and 19 in Hanoi.

US general visits Hai Ba Trung temple, praising the Vietnamese People’s Army

During his working trip to Vietnam to co-host the 42nd Pacific Armies Management Seminar, the US Army Pacific Command Commanding General Robert B. Brown and US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink visited the Hai Ba Trung Temple.

Homestay services boom in tourist destinations

Homestay services have been booming in some tourist destinations in Vietnam, pushing up local land prices.

Vietnam’s first flight simulation complex put into operation

 National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines inaugurated a flight simulation complex (SIM), the first of its kind in Vietnam, in Ho Chi Minh City on August 21, marking a breakthrough in the firm’s pilot training strategy.

MTV VMAs: Madonna responds to 'self-indulgent' Aretha tribute

 Madonna has hit back at critics who claimed her tribute to Aretha Franklin at Monday's VMAs was self-indulgent.

Ministry to select cooperatives for hi-tech application

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) will select cooperatives for participation in development of hi-tech agriculture, based on their operation efficiency and criteria set by the Government.

VN needs to optimise artificial intelligence for development: official

 Vietnam has seen remarkable development in artificial intelligence (AI) and the country needs to take full advantage of AI for its development, said Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Bui The Duy. 

Hanoi to host Indian Ocean Conference in August

 The third Indian Ocean Conference is scheduled for August 27-28 in Hanoi, heard a press briefing on August 21. 

International Travel Expo to take place in HCM City next month

The 14th International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City is scheduled to take place at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre from September 6-8.