Vietnam sports contingent pledges utmost determination at 17th Asiad

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnamese sports delegation to the 17th Asian Games will do their utmost to bring home glory, stated head of the General Department of Sports and Physical Training, Vuong Bich Thang,

Foreign FMs’ visits to VN in spotlights

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ten official visits made by foreign Foreign Ministers to Viet Nam over the past eight months paved the way for bilateral relations and cooperation to be expanded.

Photos: Fishing net, boat-making villages busy in flood season

 VietNamNet Bridge - Every year, when the flood season comes in the southwestern region, the traditional craft villages that make fishing nets, boats, fishing tackles and hooks are busy serving fishermen.

Austria's only snail farmer

 In a dark barn on a farm on the outskirts of Vienna, Andreas Gugumuck is preparing the "love room" for the multiple guests that come to stay.

Samsung asks for separate terminal at Noi Bai Airport

 VietNamNet Bridge - With import and export volume expected to account for about 50% of the total cargo volume through Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport in the next few years, Samsung has proposed to have its own terminal at the airport.

Shortcomings remain in efforts to enforce aviation regulations

 VietNamNet Bridge – Poor enforcement of aviation regulations has reached an alarming level, Vo Huy Cuong, deputy director of the Civil Aviation Authority of Viet Nam, told Hai quan Newspaper.

King Bao Dai’s Palace

 Located on Trieu Viet Vuong Street, Da Lat in Lam Dong Province, Bao Dai’s Palace is a charming structure with a European renovated architectural style that helps beautify this romantic city.

DIY mooncakes gather steam

 VietNamNet Bridge – Since the Mid-Autumn season started a few weeks ago, Vietnamese Facebookers have uploaded photos showing their own home-made mooncakes.

Mekong hydropower plants deprive farmers of their livelihood

 VietNamNet Bridge – The influences of the hydropower dams on the Mekong River on Vietnamese farmers are becoming more apparent: floods and salinity have penetrated rice fields, aquatic resources have decreased, and alluvium cannot reach the delta.

Mystery stone that glows in the dark found in Dong Nai province

 VietNamNet Bridge – Chau Chi Hung, a stone collector from the southern province of Dong Nai, recently discovered that a stone he has had for 10 years becomes phosphorescent at night.

E-cigarette criticisms 'alarmist' say researchers

 Warnings over e-cigarettes are alarmist - and increasing their use could save many lives, researchers have said.

Smartphone giants relocate factories to Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – Samsung and Microsoft this year relocated their smartphone production bases in Vietnam as they have closed factories in other parts of the world.

VN eyes investment fund development

 VietNamNet Bridge – The rising wave of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in Viet Nam is a good opportunity to promote the development of investment funds such as private equity and venture capital.

Art & Entertainment News 6/9

Boat lantern festival to be held in HCM City; Southern museum displays old ceramic objects; Contest challenges students to make films about their dreams; Vietnam to attend 3rd ASEAN Film Festival in Czech

Social News 6/9

Bird flu spreads to new areas; Efforts to gradually ease traffic jam in HCMC; Mong Cai Checkpoint simplifies crossing procedures; Mooncakes fail to meet food safety regulations; Few workers have social insurance

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 6/9

Overseas remittances continue to increase; Australia business guide released; Housing sector targets middle class; German firms to explore VN market; Construction starts on $575m aluminium plant; Labor export sets new record

Hoi An prepares for weekend of Mid Autumn fun

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hoi An authorities and enterprises will organise many activities to celebrate Mid Autumn festival for children this weekend.

Machinery import rules worry firms

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Prime Minister has agreed to postpone the implementation of a circular on importing used machinery, equipment and technology.

Bitcoin trader admits unlicensed money transfers

 The operator of an exchange for the virtual currency Bitcoin has pleaded guilty to running an unlicensed money transmitting business.

Deadly floods in India and Pakistan

 Dozens of people have been killed in flooding caused by incessant rain across large swathes of India and Pakistan.

Local users scramble to register for iPhone 6

VietNamNet Bridge – Over 7,000 orders for Apple iPhone 6 have been placed on the mobile phone retail website thegioididong.com after this retailer announced discounts of 60% or VND1.6 million for customers.

Korean Lotte Center joins retail market in big way on National Day

 VietNamNet Bridge – The developers of Lotte Center may have decided to open their new shopping mall on National Day on September 2, to attract numerous visitors. However, analysts believe they chose the wrong time to open their mall.

Ukraine ceasefire talks as West plans Russia sanctions

 Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko has raised hopes that a deal could be struck with Russia to end fighting in the east of his country.

Pictures: Majestic lakes amid sand dunes in Binh Thuan

 VietNamNet Bridge - Dark clouds in contrast with white sand dunes creates a beautiful spectacle and grandeur landscape in Bau Trang (White Lake) in Phan Thiet City in the central province of Binh Thuan.

Viettel, HTV to coordinate on UEFA match broadcast

 Tien Minh eases into Vietnam Open quarterfinals; Viettel, HTV to coordinate on UEFA match broadcast; Trang prevails after slow start