VN and Lightbridge Corporation signed an MOU for cooperation in administrative, legal and regulatory infrastructure to support Vietnam’s nuclear energy program. VietNamNet talked with Lightbridge's President and CEO.

 Air routes specifically aimed at promoting increased tourism between Phu Quoc and the Republic of Korea (RoK) is to officially open in early November.

 The Vietnam U16 squad with Coach Nguyen Phuc Nguyen Chuong at the helm has defeated U16 Frenz United of Malaysia, earning a berth to the Asia Champions Trophy 2014 finals.

 The World Bank will cooperate with Vietnam to ensure that progress made in living standards over past years continues and the country achieves sustainable economic development consistent with a Green Growth Strategy.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese labor export companies have reported a sharp increase of 30 percent from Japan for Vietnamese laborers.

 World Bank Vice President Rachel Kyte said yesterday she highly valued Viet Nam's green growth strategy and the measures it was taking to cope with climate change.

 Economic ministers from the 10-member ASEAN gathered in Myanmar's administrative capital Nay Pyi Taw yesterday to discuss matters related to economic integration, forming the ASEAN Economic Community and visions for the post-AEC.

The newly-elected Indian Government continues to regard Vietnam as a pillar in its Look East policy, said Indian Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj in talks with Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh yesterday.

 Viet Nam and the European Union would strive to end negotiations for the EU-Viet Nam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) before October.

Politburo member Le Hong Anh's visit to China today is aimed at preventing a repeat of the tense East Sea incidents earlier this year, Foreign Ministry's spokesperson Le Hai Binh said yesterday.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Up to 11 out of the 27 quakes occurred in the district of Bac Tra My in the central province of Quang Nam, and experts say that more quakes are expected to occur in this area.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Even though the number of new nursery schools built in recent years in Hanoi has increased more rapidly than in any other cities, the supply cannot meet demand.

 VietNamNet Bridge - To protect the famous historical site Cu Chi Tunnels, which is at risk of serious erosion, Ho Chi Minh City has decided to build embankments at the cost of VND155 billion (nearly $7.5 million).

 VietNamNet Bridge - Within five years, 16 people have died while crossing the Mang Bridge in Nui Thanh District of the central province of Quang Nam. The local people have given the bridge a new name, “Vinh Biet” or Goodbye Forever.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A protective forest in Xuan Chinh Commune in Thanh Hoa province was cut down illegally over the last month, but local authorities deny they know nothing about the action.

Jessica Minh Anh has become famous for organizing “phenomenal” catwalks on iconic avenues. The Vietnamese-born moder and businesswoman will amaze the world again with the first-ever fashion catwalk on the Eiffel Tower in October.

VietNamNet Bridge – More than 200 container trucks from national transport firms have been found to be using oversized tankers, a two-week long inspection has revealed.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Enterprises need Government support to restore production and develop, To Hoai Nam, vice chairman of the Viet Nam Association of Small and Medium Enterprises, told Hai quan (Customs) newspaper.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Two teams from Viet Nam will be competing in the Battle of the Year Break Dance Southeast Asian regional round at East Sea Park in the central Da Nang City this Friday.

 American ordained nun at Vietnamese pagoda; Fishermen worried by anchor lock shortage; Youth speak out over lack of sexual health education; Hanoi rescues over 300 wild animals; Border guards seize ship carrying dynamite, detonators

August CPI growth hits 9-year low; PetroVietnam becomes largest Ha Noi stock; Thai investor buys Vinamilk shares; Foreign accounts rise in first seven months; Local company joins South East Asia’s largest law firm

 VietNamNet Bridge – Overseas Vietnamese (OV) last week voiced concerns over a new circular on second-hand machine imports, saying the new rules would hit their operations.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nearly 7,000 litres of toxic polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) transformer oil that has been stored in a warehouse at Quang Ninh's Cai Lan Port since 2007 will be removed this week.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s national Aussie Rules team has two major events lined up for next month in HCMC as interest in Australian Football continues to grow by leaps and bounds here.

The People's Court of Ninh Binh Province on Monday sentenced Tran Manh Dung, former player of Vissai Ninh Binh FC, to 30 months in jail on charges of gambling.