An explosion at a fireworks factory in China has killed at least 12 people and injured 33 others, local government officials say.

 Vietnamese rowers won a silver medal in the women’s Quadruple Scull at the Asian Games 2014 (ASIAD 17) on September 24.

 China has pledged for the first time to take firm action on climate change, telling a UN summit that its emissions, the world's highest, would soon peak.

 Vietnamese Minister of Justice Ha Hung Cuong and his Czech counterpart Helena Valkova highlighted the need to restore direct relations between the two ministries, particularly at the ministerial level, after a 25-year hiatus.

Vietnam Ambassador Nguyen Thiep has affirmed that Vietnam is a responsible member for ensuring safety, security and non-proliferation of nuclear weapons at the 58th session of the General Assembly of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

 VietNamNet Bridge – Rampant air-borne pollution is causing massive health problems in leading cities throughout Viet Nam,

 VietNamNet Bridge – Samsung, a “VIP” foreign investor and major manufacturer whose annual export turnover accounts for 10 percent of Vietnam’s total export turnover, has repeatedly lodged claims to Vietnamese government agencies.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Transport businesses will have their business licenses suspended for up to three months if they are involved in accidents that lead to three or more fatalities,

 VietNamNet Bridge – Covered by clouds all year round, Sapa is a magical town with hidden beauty as well as major tourist attraction.

 VietNamNet Bridge - After Mr. Pham Nhat Vuong, the following names are said to be the most outstanding candidates for the second dollar billionaire of Vietnam.

 Disc-jockey competition kicked off; Archaeologists find prehistoric ceramic pieces in Truong Sa; Model agency apologises for bikini photo leak; German Katona twins meet city audiences; Classical concert promotes diversity

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Health has proposed to raise the tax rates on tobacco to 105% in 2015 and 145% in 2018.

 Nguyen Thi Anh Vien swiped up a bronze medal at the ongoing Asian Games (ASIAD) in Incheon, South Korea.

Viet Nam beat Thailand 2-0 in futsal to gain Group B lead; Football teams gear up for Toyota Mekong Club C’ship; UAE pose big obstacle to Viet Nam in U23 Asian Games; Competitors flock to Ha Noi Moi Table Tennis Open

 VietNamNet Bridge – Information technology (IT) companies have been doing well in the economic downturn, and continue to be sought after by investors.

 Moody's has placed six Vietnamese banks on positive outlook, the credit rating agency announced on its website on Monday.

 The consumer price index (CPI) in the country's two largest cities rose in September due to the 8.55 per cent increase in the cost of education.

 The upcoming National High Graduation (NHG) exam will be carried out smoothly, said Education Minister Pham Vu Luan yesterday.

 Vietnamese athletes won another two medals at the ongoing 17 th Asian Games (ASIAD 17) on September 23 in Incheon, the Republic of Korea.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A young man in Saigon can turn waste eggshells into true artworks after making hundreds of drill bits smaller than hair.