A restored version of King-Monk Tran Nhan Tong, the founder of Vietnam Zen Buddhism, was auctioned at US$1.8 million.

VietNamNet Bridge – About 40 pieces made in oil on canvas and lacquer by Hanoi-based artist Nguyen Nhu Quang in ‘Nhan Duyen’ (Fate) are on display at HCMC Fine Arts Museum. 

Though the mobilized capital was 10 times higher than the lent capital in the first eight months of the year, a lot of commercial banks are still intensively seeking capital by offering high deposit interest rates.

While state owned nursery schools do not have seats for the children of immigrant workers, private schools always charge overly high tuitions.

 Greece on Thursday sealed an agreement with the European Investment Bank for the immediate release of 750 million euros in loans to small and medium-sized businesses in the sectors of transport, energy and education this year.

he Geological Division for Radioactive and Rare Elements (GDRR) has released the results of the surveys on natural radioactive resources with high radiation risks.

VietNamNet Bridge – Law makers said yesterday, Sept 13, that more land and financial sources were needed to handle a shortage of building and production land in ethnic regions. 

 Defence Minister holds talks with Ukrainian counterpart; Vietnam persists with unswerving policy on human rights; State President receives Ukrainian Defense Minister

While 3G networks still cannot satisfy users’ broadband demand, and 4G-LTE is still in the “future tense,” some telcos are considering launching Internet wifi services, predicting that the market would heat up in the time to come.

 The governing board of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) approved on Thursday a resolution, expressing "serious concern" on Iran's disputed nuclear program.

 Party leader Nguyen Phu Trong met with Khaw Boon Wan, Chairman of the People’s Action Party (PAP) and Minister for National Development of Singapore on September 13.

VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Public Security has asked the Ha Noi Department of Fire Prevention and Fighting to study the feasibility of purchasing and using helicopters for firefighting and other rescue work.  

 VietNamNet Bridge – Life and love are the subjects of a new exhibition of acrylic art at the Tu Do Gallery in HCM City.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Australian author Pam Scott looks back on her long love affair with Viet Nam and the amazing changes the country has gone through in her latest book Viet Nam Revisited, released yesterday in Ha Noi.

 The Hoan Kiem district People's Committee has proposed that the Hanoi municipal People's Committee withdraw six home sites and land located in the Hanoi's Old Quarter for violating land management regulations.

VietNamNet Bridge – The northeastern province of Ha Giang lures tourists from all over with its steep rock ascents hidden in blankets of clouds. In spring and autumn, buckwheat flowers bloom all over the valleys

 VietNamNet Bridge – Sixty-six films from young directors worldwide will be screened during the third annual online international short-film festival, YxineFF, beginning on Saturday at website www.yxineff.com.

Though there are numerous bottled drink brands available, the bottled drink market now is the playing field of the big guys who have been fighting over every space on the market.

  VietNamNet Bridge – M. is a southwestern woman who lucky freed herself after marrying a foreign man. In her hometown, My Khanh Commune, Phong Dien District, Can Tho City, she can not forget terrible memories in China.

  VietNamNet Bridge – The Performing Arts Department sent a dispatch to the Vietnam Television (VTV) and the producer of The Voice vocal competition asking them to clarify the audience's doubts.

The Friendly Muay Thai tournament between Vietnam and Thailand will take place on the evening of September 16 at the Nguyen Du Sports House in HCM City. This will be the race of the top kickboxers of the two countries.

 Banks forecast to fall short of credit targets; Firms urged to use promotions to clear stock; Telecoms fret over extra frequency bands; Twenty-four companies get rice export licences; New tariff spells doom for rubber exporters

VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnam dong interest rates have been staying firmly low, while the dong/dollar exchange rate has been stabilized, which both have the local currency to regain its position in the people’s investment portfolios.

  Colombian artist explores social inequality in modern art show; Critical thinking competition helps pupils sharpen their wits; Exhibition features installations made from sprouts, scooters

 Deaths linked to the West Nile virus jumped 35 percent in the United States over the past week, amid one of the worst US outbreaks of the mosquito-borne disease, according to officials.