VietNamNet Bridge - A number of half-built bridges in HCM City have led to budget losses and affected the lives of local people.

 After a shop in Hanoi was accused of tax evasion, they held a sale with large discounts on Gucci products, prompting thousands of people to flock to the store in search of bargains.

 US Senators John McCain and Sheldon Whitehouse along with their advisors and assistants are visiting Vietnam from August 7-10, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Hai Binh said on August 7.

 The presiding judge, Nil Nonn, had spent the best part of ninety minutes summarising the evidence against the two defendants, when suddenly he seemed to pick up speed.

 Vietnam Foreign Ministry has sent a diplomatic note to the Australian Ambassador in Hanoi opposing a censorship order by the Australian Supreme Court in the state of Victoria as reported by Wikileaks on August 7.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The children in Lai Thuong commune of Thach That District in Hanoi prefer going to the Hung Son Pagoda, where they take extra lessons, to going out at weekend.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The culture ministry announced that state bodies have thoroughly understood and gained valuable experience from the management and conservation of the Central Sector of Thang Long – Hanoi Imperial Citadel.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Residents of Cu Lao Cham (Cham Isle) have chosen to show their love of their land by refusing to use plastic bags.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A snail sample taken from a market in HCM City tested positive for cholera, according to the Ministry of Health.

Vietnamese enterprises that export rice to China across the border have said that China, as expected, has prohibited rice imports from Vietnam through unofficial channels. However, they say this will not affect the domestic market.

 VietNamNet Bridge – In the early morning of August 11, two consecutive astronomical events, a full moon and supermoon, will be visible in Vietnam.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Vo Viet Chung, the well-known designer, will introduce his collection "Cochinchina’s Beauty” at the Couture Fashion Week in New York on September 5-7.

CAAV is drafting a circular intended to increase compensation amounts that airlines will have to pay for passengers affected by their flight delays and cancellations,

 Defence Minister receives outgoing US Ambassador; Vietnam calls on parties to respect Gaza truce; Vietnam treasures traditional ties with DPRK; Party chief extends congratulations to Venezuelan leader

 VietNamNet Bridge – It's unfortunate to admit, but travelling through Viet Nam can sometimes be hit and miss. As a fairly seasoned explorer, I've had my fair share of blips on the itinerary, like Hai Phong or "grim Vinh",

Vietnam and Poland will soon organise a deputy ministerial-level defence dialogue and work together in training and defence industry.

 The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Catherine Ashton, who is also Vice President of the European Commission (EC) will pay an official visit to Vietnam from August 11-12.

 ASEAN countries will expound on how best to ensure peace and stability in the region at the 47th ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting (AMM-47) in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar from August 8-10.

 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