Photos: Swan Lake in 3D format

 The Russian ballet theatre Talarium et Lux on August 1 staged a special performance of the classic ballet Swan Lake with 3D animated graphics at the My Dinh National Convention Hall in Hanoi.

Vietnam’s most attractive summer destinations

 VietNamNet Bridge - Summer is the ideal season for people to discover new destinations and escape from the heat. Below are the best destinations for this summer.

Two traditional customs of Cor group in Quang Nam honoured

 VietNamNet Bridge – ‘Neu’ pole erecting ritual and ‘Gu’ worshipping objects of the Cor ethnic minority group in Bac Tra My District, Quang Nam Province were announced as national intangible cultural heritages on August 3.

Vietnam totally controls measles: Ministry

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Health announced at its press conference on August 4 in Hanoi about the free vaccination campaign against measles and rubella that Vietnam has controlled measles as during 7 first months,

More vestiges found in Ho Dynasty Citadel

 VietNamNet Bridge – A number of artefacts have been discovered in the southern area of the Ho Dynasty Citadel’s Trench in the central province of Thanh Hoa, revealing the original structure and unique values of the Citadel.

Ly Hoang Nam chooses new partner for US Open campaign

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam's Ly Hoang Nam will pair with Japanese Akira Santillan to compete at the US Open's junior circuit next month.

Vietnam to gain higher global manufacturing share

 Vietnam is poised to continue to take global manufacturing market share, according to HSBC Global Research released on August 5.

Art & Entertainment News 6/8

 Joining hands for world heritage of Hoi An, Goethe exhibit inspired by subsidised economy, Tango Nuevo night "Tango or Not" at Manzi, Hanoi Social Club debuts weekly music, The Observatory presents French Kiwi Juice

Social News 6/8

 Vietnam to organize int’l conference on disease prevention, Central Highlands loses 14% of forest area in 7 years, Landslide risks forecast in flooded localities, World Bank supports medical waste treatment area

Photos: Biggest bamboo house in Vietnam sets a record

 The Vietnam bamboo convention centre in southern Long An province has been recognised by the Vietnam Book of Records (Vietkings) as the biggest bamboo house in Vietnam.

Vinacomin: Sufficient coal supplies for power plants

 Vietnam National Coal and Mineral Industries Group (Vinacomin) has promised to ensure adequate coal for thermal power plants nationwide though coal extraction has been hard hit by heavy rain and floods in Quang Ninh Province.

Vietnam’s cyclo among world’s top 30 unique transport modes

 Vietnam’s cyclo (xich lo) is one of top 30 unique modes of transport around the world, according to Boredpanda – the leading art, design and photography community website.

Jestar Asia opens Da Nang - Singapore flights

 Jetstar Asia has announced the opening of direct flights between Singapore and Da Nang, starting on November 27.

UK groups build tallest building in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge - Two famous architectural design corporations of the UK - Atkins and Arup - have begun participating in the construction of the tallest building in Vietnam, located in HCM City.

Mining companies post profits amid calamity

 Visitors should spend at least one full-moon night a year in Hoi An ancient town and experience the simple life found there.

Five famous fruit gardens in Southwest Vietnam

 If you’re looking for a mini getaway to unwind and escape the hustle and bustle of city life – consider spending it with mother nature in one of Vietnam’s five famous fruit gardens located in the southwest region.

MH370: Abbott says 'baffling mystery' is closer to being solved

 Australian PM Tony Abbott has said the "baffling mystery" of Flight MH370 is closer to being solved, after Malaysia said a fragment found in Reunion was part of the missing plane.

Nobel Prize winner to speak at VNU

 Nobel Prize winner George F Smoot will visit the Vietnam National University (VNU) campus in Ho Chi Minh City on August 20 to deliver a lecture and meet with students, faculty and guests.

Inside the first Boeing 787-9 of Vietnam Airlines

 VietNamNet Bridge - The first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner of a 19-aircraft deal joined Vietnam Airlines’ fleet on August 2.

Hundreds flock to Saigon’s pedestrian street to watch teenagers’ argument

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hundreds of young people on Monday evening gathered on Nguyen Hue pedestrian street to witness a “meeting” between two girls who are well-known Facebookers, causing chaos in the area.

Vietnam-Russia sign framework agreement on Ninh Thuan nuclear plant 1

 VietNamNet Bridge - Russian State-owned Rosatom Corporation signed a framework agreement with the Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) on the first phase of construction of the Ninh Thuan 1 nuclear power plant, according to Russia Today.

Vietnam, Japan jointly adapt to climate change

 The first environmental projects under the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) will be implemented in Vietnam, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha said during a meeting on August 4 in Hanoi.

Conference on nuclear technology opens in Da Nang

 More than 300 scientists from around the world convened in Da Nang for a scientific conference on nuclear technology that kicked off in the city on August 5.

More Vietnamese fail to advance at world swimming champs

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hoang Quy Phuoc and Tran Duy Khoi failed to earn their berths in the semi-finals of the World Swimming Championships in Kazan, Russia.

Court, police sued for wrongful ruling

VietNamNet Bridge – Luong Ngoc Phi, a wrongfully convicted man in a fraud case that once shocked the northern province of Thai Binh, is suing the Thai Binh People's Court and Police for a record-breaking compensation of VND64 billion.