Workers at industrial parks in HCM City continue to face difficulties in accommodations, income, education and health services for their children, a city official has said.

VCCI accused of misusing state budget funds; SBV Governor: Big banks also to be restructured; Retail sales up over 10% in H1; Cat Lai Port refuses containers to ease congestion; GE Aviation eyes Vietnam as global supply chain link

VietNamNet Bridge – To align training with the orientation of self-chosen education, a new set of textbooks for high-school students in HCMC has to be compiled and applied in the near future,

 The US Senate has adopted a resolution denouncing China’s unilateral actions in the East Sea and demanding a return of the status quo before May 1, 2014.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Several elephants that were used to serve tourists in central highlands Dak Lak Province have died for unknown reasons while grazing in the forest.   

 Scientists say they have developed the world's first vaccine against dengue fever seen to work in large-scale trials.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ho Chi Minh Museum in HCM City July 9 commemorated its 35th anniversary of foundation. The museum is home to a collection of 20,000 letters, original documents and objects; books, films, personal belongings and photos

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnamese police have warned that banks have become targets of international card crimes, with most of them originating in China.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A media campaign dubbed "Exciting Viet Nam", attended by numerous representatives from the diplomatic corps, international organisations and press agencies, was kicked-off at a press conference in Ha Noi on July 9.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The authority of Cam My District in Dong Nai Province has recognized a 104-year-old woman for her bravery in stopping a man from stealing money from her.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Deputy General Director Nguyen Xuan Son has been appointed as chairman of the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam), replacing Mr. Do Van Hau.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Of 211 cities worldwide evaluated by Mercer in 2014, the two biggest cities in Vietnam - Hanoi and HCM City - ranked 131st and 135th for cost of living, respectively.

Fifty-six amateur and professional singers will have a chance to win a cash prize of US$14,200 in the Toi La Nguoi Chien Thang contest produced by HCM City Television and Dong Tay Promotion, based on the format of the Dutch show The Winner Is.

 Top Vietnamese shuttler Nguyen Tien Minh, today, entered the third round of the 2014 YONEX Suffolk County Community College US Open Championships, after his rival Chetan Anand of India retired.

 A baby girl in the US born with HIV and believed cured after very early treatment has now been found to still harbour the virus.

Luxury eco-tourism site to be established in Quang Ninh; Red River tour of pagodas covers three provinces; Quang Ninh opens tours to new tourism destinations; Tourism sector makes effort to achieve strong growth

 VietNamNet Bridge – A series of recent decisions about the English-language curriculum made by the HCM City authorities have left many parents and students confused.

 Three victims who survived a tragic helicopter crash on the outskirts of Hanoi on July 7 remain in critical condition, and they are struggling to cling to life in hospital.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese textile and garment companies have been pursuing the “China+1” policy in an effort to escape reliance on China as its biggest material supplier.

 President Office announces newly-approved laws, resolution; Vietnam treasures relations with the Netherlands; President says farewell to Dutch Ambassador; Government rejects proposal to establish Formosa exclusive economic zone