VietNamNet Bridge – Second-year arts student Ha Minh Tien has won the Sao Mai Diem Hen (Morning Star Rendezvous) national pop singing contest.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Issuance of land-use right certificates topped the "dissatisfaction" list of public administrative services in HCM City, followed by healthcare services, according to the HCM City People's Committee.

VietNamNet Bridge – A total of 19 children and 14 elderly people living in the Bo De Pagoda in Ha Noi's Long Bien District were relocated to municipal community centres on Friday morning, Aug 22

 Over 200 companies from 19 countries and territories have registered to participate in International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City (ITE-HCMC) 2014 to take place from September 11 to 13.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Taxation and customs agencies have begun to streamline administrative procedures but businesses say they have not enjoyed the benefits of such action.

US Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen has said there is still "remaining slack in the labour market".

 VietNamNet Bridge – While Vietnamese internet companies and independent programmers continue to seek opportunities abroad, many foreign technology groups see the country as a lucrative .

VietNamNet Bridge – Coppelia, one of the greatest comic ballets of the 19th century and one of the best-loved classical works in the ballet repertory, will be staged by HCMC Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera

Updated information about cultural events in big cities of Vietnam.

Vietnamese ‘eaten alive’ by crocodile in Australian outback; Police uncover largest drug trafficking case; Government requests probe into child sponsoring centres; Haiphong ex-police official to face trial for power abuse

 VietNamNet Bridge - Ben Thanh Market, Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica, Post Office, Vinh Nghiem Pagoda and Archdiocese have been part and parcel of Saigon for centuries.

 The Democratic Republic of Congo has confirmed that an outbreak of haemorrhagic fever in the north of the country has been identified as Ebola.

McDonald’s, the world’s largest chain of hamburger fast food restaurants, plans to open its third restaurant in Phu Lam area, west of HCM City, following the successful operation of the other two in the city.

 An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 has shaken northern California, causing injuries and damage to buildings.

 A 39-year-old man, the first patient in Vietnam to have a synthetic heart device (Heartwear) implanted in his chest, was discharged from the hospital on August 22.

U19 striker wins Best Player prize; Bisping knocks out Le in UFC; Huong sees gold in Singapore; Nghe An U13s win in Japan; Sponsor for disabled athletes at ASIAD 17 announced; Vietnam concludes YOG campaign with two medals

 Veteran composer Xuan Giao dies at age 82; German film festival to set screens alight in six cities; Concert features beauty of hair; Photo exhibition in tribute to legendary General; Exhibit highlights ASEAN cultures

 A memorial service for revolutionary heroine Vo Thi Thang was solemnly held in HCM City on August 23, with Party and State leaders paying floral tributes to her dedication during the anti-US war.

 Vietnamese women’s U19 team has taken berth to the final round of the 2014 Southeast Asia Football Tournament after holding a 1-1 draw with Myanmar.

 Viral encephalitis has spread across Vietnam at an alarming 15% higher rate than last year, with a devastating 170% increase in the number of reported deaths.

Vietnam wins Asia-Pacific Robot Contest 2014; VN smartphone software to save data usage; SAP Innovation Day showcases IT solutions; Microsoft IT Academy debuts in central region

 US multinational companies – Boeing, Microsoft and Carix – told Vietnam Ambassador to the US Nguyen Quoc Cuong, who is on a Washington State visit  from August 19-20,  they hope to expand cooperative ties with Vietnam.

 VietNamNet Bridge - The low-cost air carrier VietJet has launched a mega-promotion program, with 11,000 air tickets available for as little as VND9,000 ($0.4).

 Tribute service paid to Vo Thi Thang; ASEAN enhance maritime security; Deputy PM welcomes new Brunei ambassador; Police outline threat of sophisticated crime; Vietnam, Indonesia enjoy all-around cooperation

 President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso talks to Vietnam News Agency about bilateral co-operation on the occasion of his two-day visit to Viet Nam at the invitation of Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung, which starts today.