Vallet scholarships were awarded to 272 outstanding students from universities, colleges and high schools from the central provinces of Quang Binh, Quang Tri and Ha Tinh at a ceremony on August 27.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nearly eight tonnes of smuggled ivory, rhino horns and pangolin scales were discovered after a two-week investigation, deputy head of the central region's anti-smuggling team Pham Van Thien said on Wednesday.

 A detailed plan on restoring, preserving and promoting the values of the Thang Long Imperial Citadel relic site’s central sector has been approved by the Ministry of Construction, according to Hanoi Moi newspaper.

Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan and Minister of Labour Nguyen Thi Hai Chuyen attended a workshop on Vietnam’s economic development and human resources training during their visit to Japan from August 24-30.

VietNamNet Bridge – The People's Court of central Quang Nam Province on Wednesday, August 26, found 14 former Agribank employees guilty of embezzlement, gambling, and causing losses of nearly VND26.5 billion to the State budget.

 There were many shortcomings in Viet Nam's efforts to push for international integration including insufficient awareness about the process and a lack of a proactive mindset at some Government ministries and local authorities.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ha Noi Police Department has announced a ban on plying all kinds of vehicles along 40 streets in preparation for the upcoming parade to mark the 70th anniversary of Viet Nam's Independence Day.

 Venezuelan President to make official visit to Vietnam; Embassy in US celebrates diplomacy sector anniversary; Diplomatic sector receives noblest order for 70-year dedication

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Party and State always bears in mind the great contributions rendered by revolutionary prisoners to national independence, President Truong Tan Sang said at a reception for them in Ha Noi yesterday.

VietNamNet Bridge - Rents for retail premises in HCM City are falling and shopping malls are poorly patronized, but supply of retail space continues to explode. 

 VietNamNet Bridge – Whenever travelling to U Minh, Ca Mau, aside from enjoying the vast array of delicious and distinct dishes, one must remember to try the U Minh Fish Sauce Hotpot. This is one of the key dishes of southern Vietnam.

VietNamNet Bridge - Nearly 95 percent of Vietnam’s coffee is exported as raw products that do not bear a Vietnamese brand.

VietNamNet Bridge - The Education Publishing House has decided to remove the lesson on teaching students to walk on glass from the life skill textbook designed for first graders. However, the issue remains controversial.

 VietNamNet Bridge – TV crime and fantasy series on local television stations have attracted more viewers this season with exciting, compelling episodes.

VietNamNet Bridge - “The children in our village cannot have fun or breathe fresh air,” said Nguyen Van Toan, head of Duong O hamlet in Bac Ninh province. 

VietNamNet Bridge - Scientists say that designing and manufacturing catamarans and trimarans is within the capability of Vietnamese engineers. In fact, Vietnamese shipbuilding engineers have already designed a speedboat worth nearly US1 million.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Passengers will not have to queue up to buy train tickets once the second phase of the Vietnam Railway Corporation's e-ticket system is launched on September 1.

 VietNamNet Bridge – All HCM City districts must ensure that all students can enroll in school this year, Le Hoang Quan, chair of the city's People's Committee, has said.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Every corner of Hanoi has been decorated with coloured lights, flowers and slogans to mark Vietnam’s National Day (September 2).

As many as 100 military doctors and officers of the Vietnam People’s Army who are expected to join United Nations peacekeeping forces will be equipped with basic English skills during a course that opened in Hanoi on August 26.

VietNamNet Bridge – Foreign arrivals to Vietnam in August are estimated at 664,985, an increase of 12% over last month and 7.5% against the same period last year.

 The Goethe Institute and Heart Beat, an event promoter and music label producing underground music in HCM City, will present a concert featuring underground deep techno music at The Observatory on September 11.

 A blood test may be able to save lives by finding cancers that have started to grow again after treatment, a study suggests.

Many Vietnamese workers are upset by the meagre 10 per cent suggested pay increase proposed by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry for next year's national minimum wage.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam's Pham Dang Khoa won a silver medal at the second WTF World Cadet Taekwondo Championships which closed in Muju, the Republic of Korea, on August 26.