VietNamNet Bridge – At least 21 people have been killed, two are missing and 16 others injured following days of torrential rains, flash floods and landslides in northern mountain provinces.

 Nguyễn is one of the most populous surnames in Vietnam and even in the world. However, due to lisp, a commune officer who was in charge of making birth certificates misspelled “Nguyễn” as “Nguyển” in many birth certificates.

The increase of coal and gas prices made input costs of the Electricity of Vietnam Group or EVN rise by VND7.2 trillion in 2013. In the first half of the year, EVN’s debts to the gas and coal groups nearly VND10 trillion ($476 million).

 VietNamNet Bridge - The Cat Ba Langur Conservation Project organized fun-filled summer activities for school children on Cat Ba Island as part of their conservation education program.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Doctors of the Saint Paul Hospital in Hanoi recently performed a laparoscopic surgery to remove about 300 white stones which look like pearls from the shoulder joint of a patient.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Famous fashion designer Thuan Viet this month will bring three ao dai collections to five cities of Japan.

 VietNamNet Bridge – If having the locally made content ratios of 40 percent or higher for less-than-9-seat cars, automobile manufacturers would enjoy the 70 percent luxury tax.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Theatre lovers in the capital will have a chance to see operas and dramas written by a former colossus of the theatrical world, playwright Luu Quang Vu (1948-88), at a festival featuring his works in Ha Noi next week.

 Nguyen Tien Minh yesterday advanced to the quarter-finals of the Yonex Chinese Taipei Open in New Taipei City.

 VietNamNet Bridge – With a volatile situation and instability prevailing in Egypt, Russian holidaymakers have switched to spending more time in Vietnam.

 VietNamNet Bridge – With smart phone purchases on the rise in Viet Nam due in no small part to its younger generations, more Vietnamese than ever are connecting to the internet and accessing social media.

 Deputy PM heads Fatherland Front; President holds talks with Japanese firms; NA Chairman says Viet Nam wants closer legislative link with Timor Leste; Singapore PM to pay official visit

 VietNamNet Bridge – The music talent search Vietnam Idol 2013 will mark its return nationwide on Saturday with auditions being held in Hue, Danang, Nha Trang, Dalat, Haiphong, Can Tho, Hanoi and HCMC.

 VietNamNet Bridge – In HCM City, a million trees have been planted on an area of 600ha in all 24 districts as part of a programme to increase the green cover.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Rehahn recorded images of the people of Vietnam, the country where he is living in after years of traveling through more than 30 countries around the world.

 VietNamNet Bridge - If Deputy Minister of Transport Nguyen Ngoc Dong can travel by train on the 1m gauge rail at the speed of 80-90 km per hour, Dr. Tran Dinh Ba says he is willing to give Dong $5 million.

 The Federal Reserve looks increasingly poised to start tapering its massive bond-buying program after economic data pointing to an improving job market, the central bank's top priority, economists said.

 VietNamNet Bridge – At the request of Minister of Transport Dinh La Thang, Director of Cam Ranh Airport had to retire early due to making multiple violations.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The European Space company Astrium on September 4 handed over the VNREDSat 1 controlling system to the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST).

 Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd refused to concede defeat despite a new poll on Friday showing he is heading for an election wipe-out as the media swung behind rival Tony Abbott.

 Vietnamese representative Lai Huong Thao arrived in Indonesia on September 3 to take part in Miss World 2013.

 Join a tour to the Viet Nam Museum of History this Saturday to discover how a variety of civilisations have shaped Vietnamese history.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Education and Training’s report that Vietnam lacks 27,000 teachers is believed not to truly reflect the real situation.

 Workers at South Korean-financed Wondo Vina Garment Factory in Tien Giang Province's Cho Gao District have denounced the firm’s human resources managers for beating some of their fellow workers.

 VietNamNet Bridge – While the real estate market has been freezing for the last several years, the high end retail premises market has always been boisterous.