Vietnam has repeatedly asserted its undisputable sovereignty over the two archipelagoes-Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly).

Song Ho commune in Bac Ninh province is the largest votive product production base in the country. A week before the full moon day of the 7th month on lunar calendar – the day of wandering souls - the village had to work all night.

VietNamNet Bridge – The Government has approved four action plans in an effort to fulfill the Viet Nam Industrialisation Strategy formed as a part of the Viet Nam – Japan cooperation framework until 2020 with a vision to 2030.

 VietNamNet Bridge - The Vietnam Railway Corporation has announced that it will provide free Internet services at seven railways stations and then on trains.

 VietNamNet Bridge – With a blend of tradition and modernity, Sai Gon, officially known as Ho Chi Minh City, has recently offered a wide range of coffee shops for trendy Asian youth.

Fort Hood Col. Viet Xuan Luong became the first Vietnamese American to be made a general in US history in an August 6 ceremony at Cooper Field at Fort Hood, attracting Austin police and members of the local Vietnamese community.

VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City Ballet and Symphony Orchestra will play one of Beethoven's most famous compositions, Symphony No.5 in C minor, Op. 67, or the Symphony of Destiny, at the HCM City Opera House

 Canada conducts investigation on Vietnam’s OCTG; Crimes at major banks prompt call for oversight; Coal industry aims to increase production in H2; Low interest loans needed to replant aged coffee fields; 4G may need unique approach in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge – The number of visitors to Vietnam from Chinese-speaking markets dropped sharply in July, two months after China’s illegal deployment of Haiyang Shiyou-981 oil rig and escort ships in Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone

 VietNamNet Bridge – Mobile flower shops on old bicycles are Hanoi’s “specialty”. When they appear, you know it is spring or autumn in the city.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Import-export companies are complaining about new fees imposed by the Cat Lai Port Authority as well as surcharges added by international shipping firms.

VietNamNet Bridge – Coach Toshiya Miura has said the doors are still open to all those players who aspire for a victory at the coming ASEAN Football Federation's (AFF) Suzuki Cup. 

 Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has declared a state of emergency as the country grapples with an outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam has issued its highest level alert in response to the Ebola epidemic as World Health Organisation experts report the epidemic is the worst in the 40-year history of West Africa.

 Rupert Murdoch has said that he is "resolute" in his decision to drop a $80bn (£47bn) bid for Time Warner.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Many Vietnamese banks believe that calling for foreign capital is the best solution for them to improve their financial capability.

 The 2014 International Three-Cushion Carom Billiards Tournament is set to kick off in   southern Binh Duong province on August 15.

While local singers in Vietnam are hesitant organise live shows recently for fear of losing money on ticket sales, many overseas Vietnamese singers have enjoyed success in the country.

Even in death, a couple married for nearly 62 years were inseparable.Don and Maxine Simpson from Bakersfield, California, died four hours apart on adjoining beds, holding hands during some of their final hours.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Tourists are advised to visit Hoi An in August to feel the gentle beauty of the ancient town in gentle sunshine and the peaceful rhythm of life.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The National Wages Council is about to submit to Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung a plan on minimum salary increase to begin next year.

VietNamNet Bridge – The Government has agreed with the Ministry of Finance's final draft law and not included carbonated soft drinks to the list of items subject to special consumption tax.

VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnam Design Association has announced establishment of an institute of comic books and cartoons in HCM City with an aim to carry out research projects and develop human resources for this sector.

 VietNamNet Bridge - From now until August 31, passengers can buy VietJet’s air tickets at the price of only VND9,000 or $0.4.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Noted young author Do Nhat Nam has recently released a new biography about being a teenager.