The death toll caused by floods following typhoon Bebinca, the fourth storm that hit Vietnam this year, had increased to 10 as of August 18, according to the Office of the Central Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control.

  A group of four Vietnamese students brought home a bronze medal for their impressive robotic design at the “2018 FIRST Global Challenge” international robotics competition in Mexico from August 15-18.

 Nui Phao Mining Company Ltd has acquired Germany-based H.C.Starck GmBH’s 49 percent stake in Nui Phao – H.C.Starck Tungsten Chemicals Manufacturing LLC (NHTCM) for 29.1 million USD.

 The International Three-Cushion Carom Billiards Tournament BTV-Becamex IJC Cup 2018 wrapped up in the southern province of Binh Duong on August 18, with Tran Quyet Chien of Ho Chi Minh City becoming the champion. 

 All In Station, the first blockchain ecosystem support centre in Vietnam, was officially put into operation on August 18 in Ho Chi Minh City. 

 Vietnam won the second medal at the 2018 Asian Games (ASIAD) on August 19 in Jakarta, Indonesia, after its shooters took another bronze medal in the 10-m Air Pistol Mixed Event. 

 The Programme of Connecting Vietnam Innovation Network 2018, which gathered hundreds of talented Vietnamese in the fields of science and technology, was launched in Hanoi on August 19.

 Vietnam’s football team secured the top place of Group D at the 2018 Asian Games (ASIAD) after beating Japan 1-0 in the third match in Indonesia on August 19.

 Vietnam grabbed the first medal at the 2018 Asian Games (ASIAD) after its athletes secured a bronze medal in the men’s team poomsae event on August 19 in Jakarta, Indonesia.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hardly anyone in Tan Phu Dong Island does not know about the story of Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Thai Dung.

 Travel is changing and hotels and resorts of all sizes need to stay abreast of trends and even create their own.

 The Vietnam Sport Delegation is focusing on its goal to earn from four to five gold medals at the 18th Asian Games (Asiad 18) which is scheduled to take place from August 18 to September 2.

VietNamNet Bridge - Consultants say that even startups with high capability and good business ideas are finding it difficult to call for investment.

A selection of noteworthy artistic and cultural events that will take place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

 While ‘cha com’ is a popular choice for the main course made from ‘com’ (young sticky rice flakes), ‘com xao’ is a fantastic idea for dessert or for tea break.

 Festival from August 19 to 21 honors pottery craft from ancient town's famed Thanh Ha village.

The Asian Games (ASIAD) 2018 was declared open by Indonesian President Joko Widodo late on August 18 during a colourful opening ceremony in Jakarta. 

 Vietnam National Chemical Group (Vinachem) Chairman Nguyen Phu Cuong confirmed last week that the firm was making big losses in a meeting with the State Audit of Vietnam.

 Discussions have continued on the feasibility of direct flights between the US and Vietnam.

 A number of convenience stores advertising their brands as “made in Korea” or “made in Japan” have been fined for ambiguous information on the origin of their goods, making many Vietnamese consumers feel confused and nervous.