US multinational companies – Boeing, Microsoft and Carix – told Vietnam Ambassador to the US Nguyen Quoc Cuong, who is on a Washington State visit  from August 19-20,  they hope to expand cooperative ties with Vietnam.

 VietNamNet Bridge - The low-cost air carrier VietJet has launched a mega-promotion program, with 11,000 air tickets available for as little as VND9,000 ($0.4).

 Tribute service paid to Vo Thi Thang; ASEAN enhance maritime security; Deputy PM welcomes new Brunei ambassador; Police outline threat of sophisticated crime; Vietnam, Indonesia enjoy all-around cooperation

 President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso talks to Vietnam News Agency about bilateral co-operation on the occasion of his two-day visit to Viet Nam at the invitation of Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung, which starts today.

A Hanoi-HCM City direct air route has come closer to reality as the Cambodian and Lao governments have pledged to create favorable conditions for Vietnam to use Cambodian airspace on the route.

 VietNamNet Bridge – This 100-year-old house, named An Hien, was previously the home of a princess of Emperor Duc Duc and many mandarins of the Nguyen Dynasty.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ministries and branches have been requested to reduce the number of conditional business branches under their management, but they have failed to take action.

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City authorities have decided that e-textbooks will be used at schools in the city instead of print textbooks, as part of its education modernization program.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnam Coal and Mineral Industries Holding Corporation (Vinacomin) has said that its Tan Rai bauxite mining and processing project in the Central Highlands will incur losses for up to four years

 VietNamNet Bridge – Thousands of hectares of forests in the central province of Dak Nong have been eliminated due to a policy that allows investors to lease forest land.

 International Data Group (IDG) ASEAN has announced three major information technology (IT) events that are scheduled for September 26 to 28 in HCMC.

 Local gold consumption takes nosedive; Metro Cash & Carry ownership change unnerves local suppliers; Banks report high bad debt in first half; Binh Duong offers preferential loans to riot-hit firms

VietNamNet Bridge – While Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, the successor of the debt-laden Vinashin, is about to undergo the second debt restructuring phase, Vietnam National Shipping Lines is struggling to settle debts

VietNamNet Bridge – As the country becomes part of the fast-paced global village, today's young Vietnamese are constantly bombarded with the latest world trends in dance and music, such as K-pop, dance, hip hop.

Years ago, when mentioning Truong Sa (Spratly) Islands people used to think of its scorching sun and harsh winds. But now those unfavorable weather conditions have changed into a green energy resource.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nearly 90% of titanium processing factories across the country have suspended operations due to falling titanium prices and high inventories, according to the Vietnam Titanium Association.

 VietNamNet Bridge – "Everything that I have today is due to my love and contribution to cai luong," says cai luong performer Le Van Gan, one of HCM City's younger talents in the traditional operatic art.

At the invitation of Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh, Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida paid an official visit to Vietnam from July 31 to August 2 with the aim of promoting deeply and widely the Vietnam–Japan strategic partnership in many fields.

VietNamNet Bridge - Xin Man is a mountainous district in the western Ha Giang province. With an area of almost 600 km2, it is home to many ethnic minority groups such as Nung, H'mong, Tay, Dao, Kinh, La Chi, Phu La, Hoa and Cao Lan.

 VietNamNet Bridge - French photographer Yan Lerval posted on Orientography his interesting photos of Vietnam.