MobiFone, one of Viet Nam’s three largest mobile network operators, has reported a year-on-year decline of 42 per cent in post-tax profit in the second quarter of this year, falling to VND947 billion (US$41 million).

 A total of VND104.2 trillion (US$4.46 billion) has been raised this year as of August 22 by the State Treasury of Viet Nam via auctions of Government bonds at the Ha Noi Stock Exchange.

 The north-western province of Son La announced the geographical indication (GI) for Son La coffee at a festival to promote local coffee products on Thursday in Ha Noi.

 Stronger sanctions are needed to stop the delay and cancelation of flights, said Minister of Transport Nguyen Van The at a meeting on co-ordinating take-off and landing times, known as slots, held in Ha Noi on Thursday.

 Many people in the south-western region are flocking to fields for rat hunting which can help to improve their income. 

The tourism and hotel industry is experiencing golden days with a boom in the number of foreign and domestic travelers, while the demand for workers meeting international standards is increasing rapidly.

 Cu Lao Cham Island in the central province of Quang Nam is facing the severe shortage of fresh water partially due to the on-going drought.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Artists of different nationalities and backgrounds will co-organise an event that features an interplay of literature, art and music from the East and West in Hanoi next month.

 Hundreds of people gathered on Sunday around the Cho Lon area in Ho Chi Minh City's District 5 to collect money thrown out by local families during the Amnesty of Unquiet Spirits Festival.  

 A family in Hanoi has spent up to 35 years on making wooden-made mooncake moulds. 

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese athlete Quach Thi Lan made it into the final round of the women’s 400m hurdles after reaching the finish line in second place at Asian Games (ASIAD) in Indonesia on Sunday.

 Many veterans and elderly in the central region have been tricked into buying overly expensive items after being invited to free tours.

 President Tran Dai Quang has granted interview to Egyptian press on occasion of his State visit to Egypt from August 25-29.

 After just a short time being launched in Vietnam, Indonesian company Go-Jek’s services have attracted many drivers and passengers.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hanoi’s Cat Linh – Ha Dong elevated railway is set to launch after a testing phase lasting between three to six months.

 The sale of garlic falsely marked as Ly Son garlic has damaged the brand name of the major crop of the Ly Son Island in recent years.

 Turning virtual cash into real money without being caught is a big problem for successful cyber-criminals.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Industrial waste has been piling up on several streets in HCM City, creating pollution and hurting the quality of life of local residents.

 Japan ICT Day 2018 themed “Vietnam – Japan IT Cooperation in the 4th Industrial Revolution” will take place in Hanoi and the central city of Da Nang from August 28-31.

 Entertainment and recreational establishments in Ho Chi Minh City have prepared a host of activities to serve demand during the occasion of the Nation Day (September 2), also a public holiday in Vietnam.