Oscar-winner Benicio Del Toro has been invited to play the villain in an upcoming Star Wars sequel, according to US media reports.

VietNamNet Bridge - A number of electronic manufacturers have come to Vietnam to develop multi-billion dollar electronics production projects.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Every afternoon, Ha Thai villagers in Thanh Tri District, Hanoi flock to a local irrigation canal to have a bath and swim. The kilometer-long canal was packed with hundreds of people during recent hot spells.

Major art & entertainment events in big cities from July 20-31.

VietNamNet Bridge - More and more TV channels owned by private investors have been launched recently, creating a new TV market.

  Singer Thanh Bui will be the only Vietnamese judge at the ASEAN "Be Our Rock&Pop Soul" Music Competition 2015, to be held in Viet Nam for the first time.

Art performance to mark 70th National Day, Cultural centre promotes Hoan Kiem Lake, National history a child's play, English skills win UK scholarships, Writer releases Dutch translation, Hotel promotes local fashion industry

People attack bee farms in Quang Ngai, Police catch hit-and-run culprit, Dong Thap to upgrade broken wharf, Police rewarded for cracking family murder case, Men sentenced to death for double murder

 VietNamNet Bridge - Van Long natural reserve is located in Gia Vien district, Ninh Binh province. About 90 kilometers from Hanoi, Van Long is not only a natural reserve of wetlands but also a cultural relic.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Noi audiences will be able to enjoy a selection of the best Italian movies for a week from today, July 21.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam's economic growth has continued to firm up in 2015 with gross domestic product (GDP) forecast to expand 6.3 per cent in the first half of this year,

 VietNamNet Bridge - The Ministry of Health has recognized Mr. David Nelson, the Deputy Country Director at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S. CDC) in Vietnam with a “For People’s Health” medal.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s first female pilots are as adept at controlling aircraft as their male colleagues.

 The Australian Consulate General last week launch the Australian Government’s New Colombo Plan to support 160 Australian university students to undertake studies or internships in Vietnam and other Asia-Pacific countries in 2015.

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City Police's investigation section on Sunday recommended to the municipal People's Procuracy the prosecution of four Vietnamese and four Taiwanese persons for allegedly swindling people via phones.

 New generation EC130T2 helicopter to be used on flights from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay and Sapa.

 Telecoms giant objects to regulations on telecommunications businesses with dominant market shares.

 Recall to begin on September 1 to check passenger-side airbags.

 Though noting its impressive growth in the first half, a recent World Bank report also identifies certain risks to be addressed in Vietnam's economy.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The central city has launched Harem 2, the first five-star cruise ship, as a new tourist service, Vice-Director of the city's culture, sport and tourism department Tran Chi Cuong said.

 Electricity of Viet Nam (EVN) has spent nearly VND480 trillion (US$22.3 billion) developing power plants and grids over the past five years under the national power development plan.

VietNamNet Bridge – HCMC-based Nha Nam Media and Publishing House has released the first coloring book for adults entitled “Vuong quoc muon loai” (Animal Kingdom) by UK author/artist Millie Marotta.

 Located on Nguyen Dinh Chieu walking street, along Huong River, Hue night street consists of a wide range of stalls displaying traditional handicrafts, consumer goods, and cuisine.

 The Po Klong Garai Cham Temple Towers located 7km west of the centre of Phan Rang city are beautiful and impressive say travellers— and the flowing Dinh River below makes the views more romantic.

 Premier League champions Manchester City in partnership with Saigon Hanoi Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SHB) have launched the – Man City Football Fan Club of Vietnam.