VietNamNet Bridge – A 53-year-old woman in Pho Nhon commune in Duc Pho district, Quang Ngai province burnt herself with petrol on August 12 to protest the local authorities’ decision in a land-related case.

The Minister of Information and Communications said that Party and the State leaders are public figures, and that it is normal for people to be interested in the health of State leaders. Timely reporting about leaders’ health is necessary.

 As many as 60 power plants have joined the electricity market directly so far this year with a total capacity of 14,952 megawatts, accounting for 40 percent of the national power system, according to the National Load Dispatch Centre.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Veteran journalist Nguyen Huu Tho, well-known for his investigative articles, died yesterday morning in Ha Noi at 83.

 Ho Chi Minh City has put into use 44 new schools at all levels for the 2015-2016 academic year, including 36 pre-schools and kindergartens, according to the municipal Department of Education and Training.

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese export companies have seen a sharp fall in export orders recently.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Travel firm Pegas Touristik plans to resume chartered flights transporting tourists from Russia to HCMC on October 20 after about nine months of suspension due to low demand.

 Construction on a new terminal at the Da Nang International Airport in the central city of Da Nang is expected to start this December and be completed by September 2017. 

 Authorities and sectors at all levels should consider implementing social policy their focal mission and dedicate strengthened efforts to bring it into fruition, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung said on August 13.

Substantial room remains for increased collaboration between Vietnam and the EU, Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong told outgoing Ambassador and Head of the EU delegation to Vietnam Franz Jessen during a reception in Hanoi on August 13.

VietNamNet Bridge - High-definition 4K TV remains unfamiliar to Vietnamese, but with TV digitalization, it will become more common.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Muong Khuong and Bat Xat districts in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai boast high potential for tourism development alongside popular destinations like Sa Pa Town and the Bac Ha Market.

 VietNamNet Bridge - A parking space can cost up to hundreds of millions or even up to nearly VND1 billion at Hanoi’s modern apartments.

 Listening to music before, during and after an operation can help reduce pain, according to a review.

VietNamNet Bridge - Many banks were established after investors injected money into the banking sector which was believed to be the most lucrative business field. However, only a few of them remain in good health.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam and the European Union (EU) have reached an agreement in principle for a free trade agreement (FTA) after two and a half years of intense negotiations. Jean-Jacques Bouflet, Minister Counselor and head ...

VietNamNet Bridge - The public has been told that there will be a ‘revolution’ in general education initiated by the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET). But details have not been revealed. 

 Police have seized 34 houses in Vietnam and abroad that were owned by former Vinashin official Giang Kim Dat who involved in stealing nearly USD20 million.

VietNamNet Bridge - The northern province of Dien Bien has lost 22,000 hectares of forests. Dien Bien residents say they are tired of fighting the battle against deforestation caused by migrants.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The risk of an outbreak of dengue fever was high in Ha Noi, healthcare officials have warned.