VietNamNet Bridge – The 2014 Kawasaki-Biere Larue Vietnam International Series 2014 was kicked off in the central city of Da Nang on October 1, with the participation of more than 230 badminton players

 VietNamNet Bridge – Import and export companies are now taking on the logistics work themselves after complaining that new fees at ports are “unbearable”.

VietNamNet Bridge – The undersea international cable AAG (Asia Pacific Gateway) that connects Vietnam to the internet with other countries was fixed one day earlier than scheduled, according to the AAG operating unit.

Airlines have been ordered to replace or modify the cockpit display units fitted to hundreds of Boeing jets.

Model and entrepreneur Jessica Minh Anh will transform the Eiffel Tower into the world’s newest catwalk on 31 October 2014. She has invited celebrity haute couture designer Hoang Hai, to represent Vietnam on this occasion.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Education and Training’s estimates of the costs of  the textbook recompilation program have faced harsh criticism from the public.

The disagreement between the Ministry of Finance (MOF) and Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) about budget revenue and expenditures for 2015 remains inconclusive, while economists continue to warn about over-spending.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Con Dao Island, about 97 nautical miles from Vung Tau City, is seen as a pearl of Vietnam’s sea tourism and renowned for its fascinating sceneries and tasty seafood specialties.

 VietNamNet Bridge – After its September 10 launch of Hanoi-Halong travel service using amphibious planes, Hai Au Aviation Joint Stock Company is planning more routes,

Mrs. Doan Thi Ngon, 97, in Hai Loc commune, Hai Hau district, Nam Dinh province is suffering from a strange disease: a cutaneous horn of more than 20cm long has appeared on her left knee. The horn is growing, causing her pain.

Three models from HCM City - Huynh Thuy Anh, Cao Thuy Linh and Tuong Vy – have been suspended from participating in artistic performances and activities throughout the country for “illegally” participating in overseas beauty contests.

 A leading charity has warned that a rate of five new Ebola cases an hour in Sierra Leone means healthcare demands are far outstripping supply.

 VietNamNet Bridge - "Gone Girl", "Annabelle" and Vietnamese horror film "Lost Tour" will be among the fascinating movies released at local box offices during October, the month in which Halloween is celebrated.

Exhibition on former Hoa Lo prisoners; Fire artworks by RoK artist on show in Hanoi; Fashion brings Vietnam and Italy closer; African sounds come to Hanoi; Urban flea market returns; Art market at Halloween event

 China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has warned against "illegal" protests in Hong Kong, amid major pro-democracy rallies in the territory.

 A museum on Vietnam’s wet rice cultivation in the Mekong Delta will be built in Vung Liem district in the Mekong Delta province of Vinh Long, according to the Sai gon Giai phong daily.

 A group of investors, including venture capitalist Henry Nguyen, is set to purchase MLS club Chivas USA, Sports Illustrated reported on Sept. 30.

 Yesterday's draw for the final round of the National U21 Football Championship in the southern province of Can Tho, will create exciting combinations for the eight qualifying teams.

 Vietnamese duo Nguyen Hoang Anh and Nguyen Thi Ngoc Huyen beat Chinese Taipei's Chun Yao Liao and Hsin Ping Chang 2-1 (18-21, 21-18, 21-15) in the mixed doubles qualifying round of the Kawasaki-Biere Larue Viet Nam International Series yesterday.

 Vietnam's women's football team finished their Asian Games 2014 campaign in fourth place after losing 3-0 to South Korea in the bronze-medal match at the Incheon Football Stadium, Incheon city, South Korea.