VietNamNet Bridge – Dutch trance music producer, DJ and radio personality Armin van Buuren will perform in Hanoi on December 13. His one-night performance has been announced on his individual website.

 In a bid to spark flagging investor interest, the Government allowed the selling of shares in state-owned enterprises in at least five per cent stakes, the Prime Minister said earlier this week.

 Thousands of hectares of rice in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta were flattened after heavy rains and strong winds hit the region this week.

 The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) has called for strengthened activities to respond to World Tourism Day (September 27), with the aim to raise public awareness of the position and role of the sector.

VietNamNet Bridge – Star-shaped lanterns, paper masks, tin-made ships, lion heads and paper doctors  are traditional toys still sold in Hanoi on the occasion of the Full-Moon Festival.

 Torrential rains have ravaged the Nghe An central province and the southern provinces of Ca Mau and Kien Giang over the past few days.

 The outgoing Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Somphone Sichaleune was presented the insignia “For Peace and Friendship among Nations” on September 18, in recognition of his contributions to enhancing the two countries’ relations.

 The Government’s report on outcomes of international economic integration since Vietnam joined the World Trade Organisation (WTO) was scrutinised at the National Assembly Standing Committee’s 41 st meeting on September 18.

 Deputy Prime Minister Vu Van Ninh has asked Vice President of the European Commission (EC) Valdis Dombrovskis to help accelerate the signing of the EU- Vietnam free trade agreement (EVFTA).

 Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong arrived in Hanoi on the afternoon of September 18, successfully concluding his official visit to Japan made at the invitation of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

VietNamNet Bridge - Experts have urged changing the rice export strategy: instead of growing high-yield rice and exporting rice in large quantities, it should focus on exporting high-quality products at high prices and building a national brand.

 VietNamNet Bridge – To the Arem people in Quang Binh Province, the forest is a treasure that could sustain them for generations, so they protect it with diligence - while enjoying TV and music on their smartphones.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Swimming at Bai Dai, taking a boat trip in Van Phong Bay, visiting Ponagar tower, enjoying a mud bath, and playing underwater sports are among the experiences that tourists should try when they come to Nha Trang.

Ha Long is seen as an appealing property market in the country's northern region, with rich potential for development and possessing a mild climate, beautiful landscape and prime location.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Singing groups from across the country will gather to celebrate the fifth National Festival of the Traditional Then Singing of Tay, Nung and Thai ethnic groups,

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnam Tennis Federation has announced a list of international tennis players who are to compete in 2015 Vietnam Open slated for October 10 at Lan Anh tennis club in Ho Chi Minh City.

 South Vietnam has most dengue fever infections, Trans-Asia Railway project needs $3.46mil for two stretches, USAID helps Vietnam prevent pandemic threats, Vietnam advised to build strong TB research network

VietNamNet Bridge - Despite big difficulties, Vietnamese logistics firms have been trying to expand their operation scale.

VietNamNet Bridge - General schools in HCM City do have enough teachers qualified to teach science subjects in English. Despite high demand, math and science subjects in English are taught at only 10 high schools in the city.

People cannot imagine how a small and slender woman with eyeglasses on her gentle face and her short hair with bangs has had such great courage and determination to become the first Hong Kong person and the first woman in the world

 Hanoi’s plan to attract $200 million in the total investment capital this year to the city’s industrial zones has proved quite challenging as only 30 per cent of the target has been reached as of now.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Get lost in the Old Quarter, mingle among the many street food stands, and other ideas for how travellers can make the most out of a first visit to the crazy but cozy capital.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Mid-autumn festival is an occasion for children to play with traditional toys, especially shadow lanterns and star lanterns.

 VietNamNet Bridge – It is estimated that about 20 Indochinese tigers and nearly 100 Asian elephants are left in the wild in Vietnam, heard a workshop in Ho Chi Minh City on September 17.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Local residents in Hanoi are complaining about the deafening noise produced by public loudspeakers, saying that the iconic method of mass communication has reached its sell-by date.