The disagreement between the Ministry of Finance (MOF) and Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) about budget revenue and expenditures for 2015 remains inconclusive, while economists continue to warn about over-spending.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Con Dao Island, about 97 nautical miles from Vung Tau City, is seen as a pearl of Vietnam’s sea tourism and renowned for its fascinating sceneries and tasty seafood specialties.

 VietNamNet Bridge – After its September 10 launch of Hanoi-Halong travel service using amphibious planes, Hai Au Aviation Joint Stock Company is planning more routes,

Mrs. Doan Thi Ngon, 97, in Hai Loc commune, Hai Hau district, Nam Dinh province is suffering from a strange disease: a cutaneous horn of more than 20cm long has appeared on her left knee. The horn is growing, causing her pain.

Three models from HCM City - Huynh Thuy Anh, Cao Thuy Linh and Tuong Vy – have been suspended from participating in artistic performances and activities throughout the country for “illegally” participating in overseas beauty contests.

 A leading charity has warned that a rate of five new Ebola cases an hour in Sierra Leone means healthcare demands are far outstripping supply.

 VietNamNet Bridge - "Gone Girl", "Annabelle" and Vietnamese horror film "Lost Tour" will be among the fascinating movies released at local box offices during October, the month in which Halloween is celebrated.

Exhibition on former Hoa Lo prisoners; Fire artworks by RoK artist on show in Hanoi; Fashion brings Vietnam and Italy closer; African sounds come to Hanoi; Urban flea market returns; Art market at Halloween event

 China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has warned against "illegal" protests in Hong Kong, amid major pro-democracy rallies in the territory.

 A museum on Vietnam’s wet rice cultivation in the Mekong Delta will be built in Vung Liem district in the Mekong Delta province of Vinh Long, according to the Sai gon Giai phong daily.

 A group of investors, including venture capitalist Henry Nguyen, is set to purchase MLS club Chivas USA, Sports Illustrated reported on Sept. 30.

 Yesterday's draw for the final round of the National U21 Football Championship in the southern province of Can Tho, will create exciting combinations for the eight qualifying teams.

 Vietnamese duo Nguyen Hoang Anh and Nguyen Thi Ngoc Huyen beat Chinese Taipei's Chun Yao Liao and Hsin Ping Chang 2-1 (18-21, 21-18, 21-15) in the mixed doubles qualifying round of the Kawasaki-Biere Larue Viet Nam International Series yesterday.

 Vietnam's women's football team finished their Asian Games 2014 campaign in fourth place after losing 3-0 to South Korea in the bronze-medal match at the Incheon Football Stadium, Incheon city, South Korea.

 Happiness Cement Group of Taiwan has unveiled a plan to invest US$1 billion in the construction of a modern eco-tourism and urban area complex in north-eastern Quang Ninh Province.

The International Labor Organization released a report showing that the labour productivity rate in VIetnam is the lowest in Asia Pacific, but it noted later that productivity rates do not necessarily reflect workers’ diligence and ability.

 A dam which had been holding back mud from the Tay Bac Minerals Corporation's iron ore selection plant in the northern province of Yen Bai burst yesterday evening.

 Arms sales ban lifting benefits US-Vietnam ties; Lawmakers look at supervision of economic restructuring; Int’l seminar on maritime security in East Sea; ASEAN promotes Socio-Cultural Community formation

 The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Processors has decided to launch a case against the US Department of Commerce via the US International Trade Commission over its imposition of duties on Vietnam s warm-water shrimp.

The Vietnam Museum of Ethnology has been ranked 4th among the 25 best museums in Asia by travel website TripAdvisor.

The General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong affirmed that Vietnam will continue to create favourable conditions for foreign investors, including those from the Republic of Korea.

VietNamNet Bridge – The classical ballet Coppelia choreographed by Johanne Jakhelln Constant of Norway will be restaged by the HCM City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera at HCM City's Opera House next Thursday

VietNamNet Bridge – Hanoi Ensemble will stage a free-admission performance at the JF Garage Concert ‘J-Classic’ for music enthusiasts at the courtyard of the Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nearly 12 percent of young urban residents aged 15-24 are jobless, three times more than in rural areas,

 National Assembly lawmakers yesterday envisaged increased responsibilities for the Prime Minister as they discussed long overdue changes to the draft Law on the Organisation of the Government, which has not been updated for more than 12 years.