VietNamNet Bridge - Many merger and acquisition (M&A) deals in the energy sector have been made in recent years, but the number of foreign players in the field remains modest.

 Recently uncovered bad management practices at Sabeco and Habeco, the two largest beer companies in Vietnam in terms of market share, show that the longer they delay becoming public companies, the more they will lag behind competitors.

“Localities need to actively respond to possible super- typhoons and tropical low pressure within next months,” said Deputy Director of the Southern region’s Hydrology Meteorology Forecast Center Mr. Dang Van Dung.

VietNamNet Bridge - Educators disagree on whether national high-school finals should be abolished. The exam cost a great deal of money and is seen as insignificant because more than 90 percent of students pass.

 The Asian Youth Orchestra will have two special concerts in Hanoi on August 17-18.

 Some 1,200 boys in kindergarten schools have been found to be suffering from genital infections in Hanoi's Hoan Kiem District.

Vietnam’s pharmaceutical industry is emerging as one of the most attractive prizes for foreign investors as Vietnam’s stock market opens up more to attract foreign investment, according to an article from Bloomberg on August 11.

VietNamNet Bridge - LG Electronics Vietnam CEO Kim Young Lak has officially rejected rumors that LG would stop selling its smartphones in Vietnam.

VietNamNet Bridge – Da Nang’s Chairman Huynh Duc Tho on August 10 told the Da Nang People’s Council that the rumor that Apple will invest US$1 billion in Da Nang was incorrect. 

VietNamNet Bridge - Let's travel to the 20 worth-to-visit places in Vietnam through beautiful panoramic images taken by photographer Le The Thang.

 Google Map Maker Vietnam representative Le Bach has asked Pokemon Go players to stop creating virtual places in Google maps to catch Pokemon, Youth online newspaper reported.

 Fourteen localities in the north and central region have been put on high alert till Sunday, over torrential rain of up to 250mm and flash floods.

 Brazilian Vasco da Gama club will compete at the Vietnam International U21 Football Championship this year.

 The Ministry of Construction announced the decision approving adjustments to the Hanoi Capital Region Construction Master Plan to 2030 with a vision to 2050. 

Vietnamese – French Tran To Nga said she was not alone in the lawsuit against 26 US chemical firms to demand justice for Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin victims, in an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency on August 10.

 Philippine Foreign Minister Perfecto Yasay on August 11 called on China to respect maritime law and security as well as the rule of law to resolve disputes in both the East Sea and the East China Sea.

 Ho Chi Minh City on August 11 celebrated the 40th anniversary of Vietnam-Thailand diplomatic ties (August 6, 1976- 2016).

 VietNamNet Bridge - Just a few days after Pokemon Go was officially launched in Vietnam, the lives of many young people have changed.

 The United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has rejected a 40,000 pound (about 20 tonnes) shipment of imported catfish from Viet Nam because it tested positive for residues of banned chemicals.

Vu Thi Trang is hard at work preparing for her upcoming competition, getting her rackets and shuttles ready, warming up, and starting her training with a senior teammate in Brazil.