VietNamNet Bridge - The nation’s foreign debts had reached VND2,451,978 billion as shown in the government’s report to the National Assembly on using loans and managing public debts as of the end of December 2017.

 Born in 1995, Tran Bach Hai is now a doctoral student at the University of Chicago. The young man born into a Vietnamese family was a member of the jury at the 2018 International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO) held in Romania.

VietNamNet Bridge - Two hydropower dam collapse accidents occurred in Laos with the last two years. 

 The Vietnam Association for Conservation of Nature and Environment (VACNE) has recognised a group of 400 Po Mu (Fokienia hodginsii) trees in the forest of mountainous Tay Giang district in Quang Nam province as Heritage Trees.

 Hanoi International Queer Film Week 2018 (HIQFW), a series of film screenings and discussions projecting voices from the LGBTQ community, is taking place in Hanoi on August 12-17. 

 Many Vietnamese airlines have sought permission for fare hike on the ground that the world prices of fuel, which accounts for a big proportion of airlines’ operating expenses, are rising.

Over 7,000 runners from 52 countries competed at the sixth Manulife Da Nang International Marathon in the central city on August 12.

 The Prime Minister’s approval of a proposal on Vietnam’s smart city development to 2025 with a vision to 2030 will strongly affect the market and form a smart property trend, held experts at a conference in Ho Chi Minh City on August 11.

A selection of noteworthy artistic and cultural events that will take place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City this week.

 Viettel Military Industry and Telecoms Group has appointed Do Manh Hung as general director of Viettel Global – the international investment arm of Viettel.

 Travelling is not only a chance to enjoy beautiful landscapes and luxury hotels, but can be an opportunity to experience a meaningful journey by helping others. The rising trend affords travellers a way to give back in the destinations they visit.

It has become more difficult to export steel products to large markets amid the strong rise of protectionism. Steel manufacturers have been advised to protect and exploit the domestic market, which is full of potential.

 Ngoc Son temple is perched on Jade islet in Hoan Kiem lake.

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam’s stock market is feeling pressure as foreign investors are selling more than buying.

Along with the expansion of administrative boundaries, the fast speed of urbanization has put pressure on the river and lake systems in Hanoi, prompting the city's authorities to revive its rivers and lakes to ensure environmental harmony.

 "Almost all ancient houses that contain sediments of many generations have gradually disappeared from Hanoians’ minds," lamented painter Nguyen The Son at the recent exhibition "Hanoi Architects and the city".

 Bored of beach holidays and bike rides? Launch yourself into one of the top 5 adventure travel activities in Vietnam.

Printing and packaging exhibition to be held in HCM City, Japan becomes top investor in Vietnam, Dien Quang Lamp partners with US Qualcomm, Diesel up, gasoline unchanged in new price adjustment     

 Over the last couple of years, Hanoi has made much effort to ease the pollution at its craft villages through incentives of capital, land and technologies.

Opening the door and allowing talented individuals to move from state agencies to the private sector will lead to a ‘brain drain’ and trigger a ‘battle for talent’, experts have warned.

 The Vietnam-US Comprehensive Partnership has seen remarkable progress over the past few years with important achievements obtained in all areas, but huge potential remains unleashed for the cooperation between the two countries.

 Moody’s Investor Services projected Vietnam’s annual GDP growth to stay at around 6.4 percent during the 2018-2022 period in its latest report issued on August 10.

 Vietnam’s rising usage of mobile devices and the internet have led to great opportunities for digital and online advertising, experts said at a conference on advertising on August 10 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Admission tickets to scenic spots and tourist attractions have become more expensive, while the quality of service has not increased. 

VietNamNet Bridge - The functional food market is being flooded with counterfeit and low-quality products with exaggerated advertisements about their use.