VietNamNet Bridge – Veteran journalist Nguyen Huu Tho, well-known for his investigative articles, died yesterday morning in Ha Noi at 83.

 Ho Chi Minh City has put into use 44 new schools at all levels for the 2015-2016 academic year, including 36 pre-schools and kindergartens, according to the municipal Department of Education and Training.

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese export companies have seen a sharp fall in export orders recently.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Travel firm Pegas Touristik plans to resume chartered flights transporting tourists from Russia to HCMC on October 20 after about nine months of suspension due to low demand.

 Construction on a new terminal at the Da Nang International Airport in the central city of Da Nang is expected to start this December and be completed by September 2017. 

 Authorities and sectors at all levels should consider implementing social policy their focal mission and dedicate strengthened efforts to bring it into fruition, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung said on August 13.

Substantial room remains for increased collaboration between Vietnam and the EU, Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong told outgoing Ambassador and Head of the EU delegation to Vietnam Franz Jessen during a reception in Hanoi on August 13.

VietNamNet Bridge - High-definition 4K TV remains unfamiliar to Vietnamese, but with TV digitalization, it will become more common.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Muong Khuong and Bat Xat districts in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai boast high potential for tourism development alongside popular destinations like Sa Pa Town and the Bac Ha Market.

 VietNamNet Bridge - A parking space can cost up to hundreds of millions or even up to nearly VND1 billion at Hanoi’s modern apartments.

 Listening to music before, during and after an operation can help reduce pain, according to a review.

VietNamNet Bridge - Many banks were established after investors injected money into the banking sector which was believed to be the most lucrative business field. However, only a few of them remain in good health.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam and the European Union (EU) have reached an agreement in principle for a free trade agreement (FTA) after two and a half years of intense negotiations. Jean-Jacques Bouflet, Minister Counselor and head ...

VietNamNet Bridge - The public has been told that there will be a ‘revolution’ in general education initiated by the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET). But details have not been revealed. 

 Police have seized 34 houses in Vietnam and abroad that were owned by former Vinashin official Giang Kim Dat who involved in stealing nearly USD20 million.

VietNamNet Bridge - The northern province of Dien Bien has lost 22,000 hectares of forests. Dien Bien residents say they are tired of fighting the battle against deforestation caused by migrants.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The risk of an outbreak of dengue fever was high in Ha Noi, healthcare officials have warned.

HCMC sees low disbursements at ODA-funded projects, Locally-made car dream continues to face trouble, Jan-Jul budget deficit put at VND100.7 trillion, Vietnam’s growth earns kudos in US, New Zealand to ship potatoes to Vietnam

 The Integrated Circuit Design Research and Education Centre under the Vietnam National University - HCM City announced the commercialisation of the radio-frequency identification high frequency chip on August 12.

 About 100 kg of wildlife products suspected to be elephant tusks and rhino horns were found being smuggled into Vietnam through Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on August 12.

The green space of Naman Retreat resort in central Danang city covered with original hanging gardens to prevent direct sunlight while enjoying the sea breeze has been featured in the US magazine Travel & Leisure.

 More than 200 domestic and international artists for Monsoon Music Festival 2015 to be held in Hanoi’s Thang Long Imperial Citadel from October 8-11.

 Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam urged the education sector to push forward with reform to improve the quality of education and training in the coming time.

 The third exchange between Vietnamese and Singaporean young military officers began in Hanoi on August 12 with a series of activities.

Also in July, the Ministry of Finance signed 9 loan agreements valued at US$1.167 billion, bringing the total inked loan agreements in the seven-month period to 31 with a combined capital of US$3.129 billion.