Officials of the transport ministry say that a north-south high-speed railway is urgently neededto meet the transport requirements of cargo of large quantities, but a former NA deputy does not support the project.

VietNamNet Bridge - Some foreign cafe chains, with powerful financial capability and strong brands, have left Vietnam, but many Vietnamese chains have been prospering. 

 Grab, the biggest rival to ride-sharing service Uber Technologies Inc [UBER.UL] in Southeast Asia, has raised $750 million in a funding round, turning up the heat on the U.S. firm now seeking to expand in the region after exiting China.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The embankment along My Khe, one of the world’s most beautiful beaches in Da Nang city, will be decorated with ceramic murals, which are expected to be completed in early 2017.

There are many splendid cathedrals with unique designs dotted across Vietnam that have become popular tourist destinations. Here’s our choice for those with the best architecture.

Steel export posts strong increase in 2016, Booze exports to be reduced, SBV taking tougher stance on loan rollover violations, Ha Noi to divest from 96 SOEs, Coal imports surge high, Taxes removed on Japanese electronics and machinery

 North welcoming cold air while central and central highlands facing rains, All enterprises invited to build HCM City into smart city, Kon Tum wastewater facilities inspected, Insurance agencies, labour union to deal with insurance debtors

 Actress Angelina Jolie has filed for a divorce from actor Brad Pitt, her husband of two years and romantic partner since 2005, her attorney said on Tuesday, signaling the end of one of Hollywood's most glamorous and powerful couples.

 There is a rising number of blue number plate designate cars used by government officials seen violating traffic laws.

VietNamNet Bridge - It seems that the heyday of bank shares has returned as capital from domestic and foreign investors is flowing into the banking sector.

 Apple Inc (AAPL.O) is spending more to manufacture its iPhone 7 smartphone than predecessor iPhone 6S due to features such as a bigger battery and larger storage capacity,

Official reports show the percentage of unemployed young people in urban areas is higher than in rural areas and the proportion of unemployed workers with bachelor’s degree or other higher education degrees is higher than untrained workers.

VietNamNet Bridge - iPhone 7 has yet to be officially distributed in Vietnam, but private shops are selling the phone from unofficial channels. 

 VietNamNet Bridge – The first-ever Human Library project has just opened in Ha Noi’s Labour and Society College.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Hoang Thuy returned to England to perform in four shows of the London Fashion Week (September 17-20). 

 The Ministry of Industry and Trade has released a Decision on the development plan for the beer, wine and beverage sector to 2025 and vision to 2035.

The seven residences of King Bao Dai, the last king of the Nguyen Dynasty, have become highly popular tourist destinations, attracting large numbers of both local and international guests.

 The HCMC Department of Transport has proposed five road, bridge and tunnel projects worth over VND1.8 trillion (US$80.7 million) to reduce traffic congestion in Tan Son Nhat International Airport area.

VietNamNet Bridge - Consultants and experts have recommended that Vietnam take measures to prevent foreign-invested projects from using outdated technologies, causing pollution and consuming national resources.

Agencies are planning to build an environmental monitoring system to control possible radioactive substance leakage from large-capacity energy reactors built by the Chinese and located 300 kilometers from Hanoi.