VietNamNet Bridge – Import-export companies are complaining about new fees imposed by the Cat Lai Port Authority as well as surcharges added by international shipping firms.

VietNamNet Bridge – Coach Toshiya Miura has said the doors are still open to all those players who aspire for a victory at the coming ASEAN Football Federation's (AFF) Suzuki Cup. 

 Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has declared a state of emergency as the country grapples with an outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam has issued its highest level alert in response to the Ebola epidemic as World Health Organisation experts report the epidemic is the worst in the 40-year history of West Africa.

 Rupert Murdoch has said that he is "resolute" in his decision to drop a $80bn (£47bn) bid for Time Warner.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Many Vietnamese banks believe that calling for foreign capital is the best solution for them to improve their financial capability.

 The 2014 International Three-Cushion Carom Billiards Tournament is set to kick off in   southern Binh Duong province on August 15.

While local singers in Vietnam are hesitant organise live shows recently for fear of losing money on ticket sales, many overseas Vietnamese singers have enjoyed success in the country.

Even in death, a couple married for nearly 62 years were inseparable.Don and Maxine Simpson from Bakersfield, California, died four hours apart on adjoining beds, holding hands during some of their final hours.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Tourists are advised to visit Hoi An in August to feel the gentle beauty of the ancient town in gentle sunshine and the peaceful rhythm of life.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The National Wages Council is about to submit to Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung a plan on minimum salary increase to begin next year.

VietNamNet Bridge – The Government has agreed with the Ministry of Finance's final draft law and not included carbonated soft drinks to the list of items subject to special consumption tax.

VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnam Design Association has announced establishment of an institute of comic books and cartoons in HCM City with an aim to carry out research projects and develop human resources for this sector.

 VietNamNet Bridge - From now until August 31, passengers can buy VietJet’s air tickets at the price of only VND9,000 or $0.4.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Noted young author Do Nhat Nam has recently released a new biography about being a teenager.

 VietNamNet Bridge – More and more Chinese mobile devices have been discovered in Vietnam that may have spyware.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam has been placed in Group A of the Suzuki Cup ASEAN Football Federation after a draw in Ha Noi yesterday, Aug 5.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Air carriers are looking forward to receiving several preferences to be given by the government as support to help them relieve losses caused by the tensions in the East Sea.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Foreign Ministry says that government agencies and manpower export companies are ready to take all Vietnamese workers in Libya home if the situation in the North African country gets worse.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Many artifacts of a large group of Cham temples dating back to the 10th century have been unveiled in Qua Giang 2 Village in Phuoc Hoa commune, Hoa Vang district of the central city of Da Nang.