Children surrounded by “rubbish” books

VietNamNet Bridge - Educators have expressed deep concern about children’s books with nonsensical content which are sold at many shops in the country.

Electronic Music Concert with Jan Oberleander, Oko, Chris Wolter and B.A.X

 The Goethe-Institut is excited to team up again this year with Heart Beat – Saigon’s premier promoter of quality underground techno and German DJ and producer Jan Oberlaender at The Observatory, 5 Nguyen Tat Thanh, District 4, HCM City.

11.1 percent of Vietnamese women get married before 18

 Key finding report of Results of Vietnam Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) 2014 showed that 11.1 percent of Vietnamese women aged from 20 to 49 get married before their 18th birthday.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 7/9

 Foreign investors extend bond sales, PM wants conductive environment for growth, Firms can issue C/Os from Oct, Malaysia probes into cold rolled steel coils imported from Vietnam,  Huge imports by state sector dent Vietnam's trade balance

Viettel to trial 4G from October

 Viettel has revealed it will begin a 4G trial for users in October, at prices no higher than its 3G services.

Minister: Growth on track

 VietNamNet Bridge – Minister of Planning and Investment Bui Quang Vinh said Vietnam’s economic growth is on track despite unfavorable market developments stoked by China’s strong devaluation of the yuan and the world oil price plunge.

Pride for Vietnamese sport

VietNamNet Bridge – Sports have played an indispensable part in Vietnam’s development since the first Independence Day on September 2, 1945.

In pictures: Hanoi moments at night

VietNamNet Bridge - As the sun slowly disappears, it is time for the capital city of Vietnam to put on a new, shimmering, brilliant coat. After 70 years, Hanoi has had many changes.

Miss Universe Vietnam 2015 contestants in bikini

The Miss Universe Vietnam 2015 organizing board has revealed the photos of final contestants in swimwear. The final round of the competition will take place in Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa province on October 3.

Vietnamese want to build ships, not screws, for foreign manufacturers

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese manufacturers say they are capable of making components or spare parts for multinational groups, but have chosen not to do so because the local market is not large enough.

10 outstanding buildings of Vietnam in pictures

VietNamNet Bridge – The National Assembly House, Keangnam, Lotte, and Bitexco towers, and My Dinh National Stadium are among the largest projects in Vietnam in recent years.

Weekend fairs for foreigners boom in Saigon

 VietNamNet Bridge - The weekend fairs in HCM City are not only shopping places for young people, but also a destination for sightseeing and shopping for many foreign tourists.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 6/9

 Cassava exports to Japan up 26%, Free trade to bolster Vietnam-France business, CityLand CEO becomes fourth largest Vinatex shareholder, Ford Viet Nam recalls Fiesta to repair faults, Telephone exports hit $20 billion

In pictures: Famous sites in Hanoi, Saigon 70 years later

 VietNamNet Bridge – After Independence Day September 2, 1945, many famous works in Vietnam’s largest cities have been preserved very well.

Pianist Mai Charissa to delight Hanoi music lovers

 Overseas Vietnamese pianist Mai Charissa is set to take the stage for a solo concert performing well-known classical pieces by Beethoven, Elgar and Chopin at the L’Espace French Cultural Centre in Hanoi at 8pm on September 12.

Vietnam lags behind other ASEAN nations, but spends big on luxury goods

VietNamNet Bridge - Listed among the four least developed countries in ASEAN, Vietnam is one of the world’s biggest luxury goods markets.

Vietnam's diplomatic highlights in August

 The establishment of strategic partnership with Malaysia, active and positive contributions to the building of an ASEAN Community, and the enhancement of relations with Bangladesh and Venezuela topped August’s diplomatic headlines.

Sotheby's to auction former owner's $500m art collection

 Works by Modigliani, Picasso and Thomas Gainsborough, owned by the former owner of Sotheby's, are to be sold by the auction house later this year.

Asparagus becomes latest promising crop

 VietNamNet Bridge – Farmers in Ha Noi's suburban Phuc Tho District are making more money after turning to a new crop, asparagus.

U.S. emerges as VN’s biggest importer in Jan-Aug

 VietNamNet Bridge – The United States became Vietnam’s largest market in the first eight months of this year, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Dong Thap to become tourism hot-spot

 VietNamNet Bridge – With a breathtaking natural landscape rich in cultural and historical treasures, Dong Thap province is set to become a tourism hot-spot.

Guide gushes about Hoang Sa history

VietNamNet Bridge – A woman whose ancestor patrolled the Hoang Sa (Paracels) Islands hundreds of years ago tells foreign and local museum visitors historical tales about the area.

Planning sector needs much simplification

 VietNamNet Bridge – Over the years, a total of 71 legal documents and ordinances and 73 decrees have been enacted by the National Assembly and the Government to regulate planning in Viet Nam.

Too early to decide success of university application process

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Education and Training made a big change this year by combining the national high school graduation and university admission exams.

More patients now go abroad for treatment

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese hospitals are losing a large number of patients who prefer the bedside manner and abilities of foreign doctors.