The Vietnamese team with one gold medal ranked 44th at the Youth Olympic Games 2014 that closed in Namjing, China, on August 28.

 The volume of cargo piling up at Hai Phong Port has soared in recent months, following the Ministry of Transport's efforts to regulate truck-loading procedures, as of April 1.

 A host of cultural celebrations and sporting events are being organised throughout Vietnam in celebration of the 69 th anniversary of National Day (September 2).

 Deputy Defence Minister welcomes US senior diplomat; Most Vietnamese Ukrainians exempted from military service; Vietnam, South Africa share experience in ethnic minority affairs; President welcomes young Japanese lawmakers

 VietNamNet Bridge – A Vietnamese auto company's plan to assemble and sell the world's cheapest car in Viet Nam has been met with skepticism as the market seems lukewarm to cheap cars.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The following photos taken by the French show us a bustling Saigon in the early 20th century.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Selfie - a portrait that one has taken of oneself – is getting ever popular in the rise of technology and explosion of social networks. People can take selfies everywhere as long as they have a smartphone and they like it.

Chef Bobby Chinn became popular in Viet Nam after opening restaurants in Hanoi and HCM City. He recently opened a new Vietnamese-influenced restaurant in London. The new Ambassador of Vietnam's Tourism in Europe speaks to Vietnam News.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Though Vietnam has spent big money on its national seed production program, it still uses mostly imported seeds for farm produce.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Three of the largest carriers in Viet Nam have simultaneously raised the 3G (Third Generation Network) speeds to 42 Mbps, six times faster than existing speeds in order to meet increasing demands for data.

VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Education and Training will accelerate education reform, including designing new textbooks, revitalizing examinations, and reassessing test-driven education, giving priority to the students’ interest,

VietNamNet Bridge – Nearly 70 percent of Vietnam’s population are living in rural areas, producing over 31,500 tonnes of household solid waste a day, of which between 40 and 55 percent is collected,

 VietNamNet Bridge - My mission was to visit at least 8 beer establishments this day and maybe more. I landed in Saigon by 11 am and i jumped on the rented motorbike and started my mission.

 A study of smokers in Australia suggests there is "no evidence" that the introduction of 'plain' cigarette packaging has changed the way people buy cigarettes.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Each year 3,500 children are exposed to violence and sexual abuse, including more  than 1,000 rapes. Some females get pregnant at the age of 12 or 13.

 VietNamNet Bridge - The women who work as porters on the Te Canal in District 7 in HCM City carry tons of fertilizer every day to earn a living. 

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnamese government is taking various measures to boost sluggish equitisation and achieve the target of 432 equitised enterprises by the end of 2015.

 VietNamNet Bridge – In the past five years, food styling has become popular among the youth in Viet Nam's major cities.

 Rapid land sinking south of HCMC; Vietnam reports no cases of Ebola infections; WB helps Dong Thap improve medical waste treatment; Over 180 prisoners granted amnesty on National Day

 Vinpearl doles out 4 million USD for Nha Trang Port stake; Experts forecast M&A surge in property sector; FDI disbursements surge 45% in eight months; More industrial parks licensed in HCM City; Gov’t introduces tax relaxation measures

VietNamNet Bridge – The Viet Nam National Coal and Mineral Industries Holding Corporation (Vinacomin) has gained VND1.5 trillion from the completion of its divestment of five companies in its non-core businesses.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Twenty passengers, including 12 foreign tourists, were rescued on August 28 after the boat they were staying on overnight in Ha Long Bay sank during strong winds.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The General Department of Taxation (GDT) has said it would simplify several tax procedures that businesses complain are too complicated and time consuming.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam has appealed to countries within the region and beyond to join ASEAN's efforts in promoting the common interests of peace, stability, and maritime security, safety, and freedom.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Asian Records Organisation officially recognised three Vietnamese centenarians as the oldest woman and oldest couple in Asia on August 27.