Health official warns Zika could spread across U.S. Gulf

One of the top U.S. public health officials on Sunday warned that the mosquito-borne Zika virus could extend its reach across the U.S. Gulf Coast after officials last week confirmed it as active in the popular tourist destination of Miami Beach.

Drone video features beautiful beaches in Phu Yen, Khanh Hoa

Zing online newspaper has revealed a video clip capturing magical images of beautiful beaches from Binh Ba-Binh Lap islands to Phu Yen province.

Finalists of Miss Vietnam 2016 pageant impress the media

 Thirty finalists of Miss Vietnam 2016 pageant have impressed the media with their charm.

Saigon's Suoi Tien among world’s top 12 most popular parks

The Traveler Zone has named Suoi Tien Cultural Amusement Park in HCM City among world’s top 12 most popular theme parks.

Hoang Anh Gia Lai reports nearly $50 million in H1

VietNamNet Bridge - In the first half of this year, Hoang Anh Gia Lai group (HAGL) liquidated real estate projects in Vietnam, mineral projects and lucrative businesses, thereby bringing HAGL’s pre-tax losses to 1,075 billion.

Pfizer boosts cancer drug roster with $14 billion Medivation deal

 Pfizer Inc, beating out numerous other bidders, said it agreed to buy U.S. cancer drug company Medivation Inc for $14 billion in cash, adding its blockbuster prostate cancer drug Xtandi to the company's growing oncology roster.

French expert calls for negotiations after PCA’s ruling

Parties involved in territorial disputes in the East Sea should sit together for negotiations after the Permanent Court of Arbitration’s ruling on the Philippines lawsuit against China’s claims in the sea, a French professor of history has said.

Vietnam U19s defeat Thailand 1-0

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam beat Thailand 1-0 in the opening match of the U19 KBZ Bank Cup 2016 yesterday (Aug 22) at Mandalar Thiri Stadium in Mandalay, Myanmar.

Aikido to be taught in Da Nang College

 VietNamNet Bridge – Aikido, a defensive martial art from Japan, has been included as part of physical training at the Dong A College in the central city of Da Nang for 2016-17.

Philippines drug war deaths climb to 1,800; U.S. 'deeply concerned'

 The Philippines has recorded about 1,800 drug-related killings since President Rodrigo Duterte took office seven weeks ago and launched a war on narcotics, far higher than previously believed,

In Iraq, Nigeria and now Turkey, child bombers strike

 The boy looked scared and younger than 16 when Iraqi police grabbed him on the street in the northern city of Kirkuk. Pulling off his shirt, they found a two-kilogram bomb strapped to his skinny frame.

Coal miner complains that taxes are too high

VietNamNet Bridge - The proposal by the Vietnam Coal and Mineral Industries Group (Vinacomin), the biggest coal miner in the country, to reduce the natural resources tax has faced strong opposition.

Discover three interesting coffee shops in Hanoi

Those who love traveling, photography or collecting old stamps in Hanoi usually gather at coffee shops to share their common passion. If you are interested in these hobbies, you can come to exchange and relax there at the weekend.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 23/8

HCMC Party chief pushes for e-toll collection, Liquidity abundant in banking system, Vietnam-Japan Joint Initiative helps improve investment climate, Lam Dong province calls for investment, KIDO aims at $90mn profit

Hanoi Opera House to host top-notch theatre shows

 VietNamNet Bridge – Various art performances will be presented at the Ha Noi Opera House this month as the Culture Ministry has decided to hold regular drama, chamber music and traditional opera shows.

Social News 23/8

 Floods kill two miners in Lao Cai, Boat sinks off Rach Goc, six fishermen rescued, Int’l water, energy expo to open in HCM City, Dengue fever incidence spirals in Khanh Hoa, Activities held nationwide to celebrate National Day

Maritime security issues generate challenges, opportunities in Asia

 An international symposium took place at Shangri-La Hotel in Jakarta, Indonesia, on August 22 to look into maritime security in Asia, along with challenges and opportunities for peace, stability and sustainability. 

Questions over water safety in central Vietnam

While the northern-central coastal region has been described as now being safe for tourism activities since the Formosa environmental disaster, further research will be necessary before seafood from the area are safe.

Catfish market in chaos as Chinese traders cease buying oversized fish

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese catfish breeders have seen sales drops as Chinese traders are no longer buying oversized fish bred for the big market.

Samsung enters VN aviation logistics

 Samsung SDS, a subsidiary of the Samsung Group, is to enter into Vietnam’s aviation sector through cooperating with the country’s largest airport terminal logistics business, Aviation Logistics Services (ALS).

HCM City opens first used car market

 HCM City has opened its first secondhand automobile market where sellers and buyers can meet directly to discuss purchases.

Young directors win Golden Lotus Bud awards

 Two young filmmakers Nguyen Xuan Hoang Minh and Pham Thu Thuy won the Golden Lotus Bud Awards for the best documentary film and the best feature film on Sunday.

Hanoi needs plan to protect environment

The air quality in Hanoi has declined, especially in the inner city and near major transport routes and construction sites, the Hanoi Department of Natural Resources and the Environment said in a report which noted the rapid increase in Benzene.

Ly Hoang Nam reaches highest career ranking

 Ly Hoang Nam has jumped to a new career-high 850th in the ATP world rankings, released on August 22.

800 golfers to play in FLC golf tournament next month

 Over 800 golfers nationwide will compete at the golf tournament FLC Golf Championship 2016 at the 18-hole Golflinks course in Nhon Ly resort in the south-central province of Binh Dinh from September 30-October 1.