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Dozens of houses, schools damaged by typhoon Gaemi

  VietNamNet Bridge – The storm Gaemi that passed through the central provinces of Vietnam yesterday damaged dozens of houses, schools, etc. It also caused heavy rains and floods in many areas.

Group dance recognized as Vietnam record

On October 7, thousands of young people participated in the program "Let's sing" at the My Dinh Stadium Square to help the program be awarded a Vietnamese record for the highest number of people who sing and dance together.

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 8/10

 Hanoi launches campaign for the poor; Fields symposium to honor Prof Ngo Bao Chau; Charity opens dental centre in Da Nang; Vinh Long, Kampong Speu boost exchange

Miners pollute household water

 VietNamNet Bridge – Thousands of households in the central province of Khanh Hoa have been using polluted water over the past four months because of illegal tin miners upstream.

Bringing the bride home by tractors

  VietNamNet Bridge - Without super cars, a wedding in Hoai Duc district, Hanoi, is still poetic, romantic and still made people surprised.

Electronics industry in dead throes, VN has to start again from scratch

Vietnam has missed the opportunities to develop the basic electronics industry. Now it has to create the industry from the very beginning, but with a completely new approach.

Obama team steps up attacks on 'dishonest' Romney

 US President Barack Obama's campaign intensified attacks Sunday on Mitt Romney's honesty as it tried to halt the Republican challenger's momentum after a strong first debate performance.

Project targets new audiences

VietNamNet Bridge – A new traditional-theatre performance staged twice a month at HCM City's Opera House is attracting a growing number of foreign viewers.

Hen crows like a rooster

  VietNamNet Bridge – This hen lays eggs but it crows like a rooster, making many curious people come to watch.

River levels higher after tropical storm

 VietNamNet Bridge – Water levels in many rivers passing through the central region of Viet Nam have risen to an alarming level due to heavy rains brought in by Tropical Storm Gaemi that hit the area over the weekend.

Sumptuous villas of Vietnamese moguls

VietNamNet Bridge - Villas of Vietnamese moguls rarely appear on the media, like their owners. But when such pictures are published, they immediately impress the public by their majestic luxury.

SPORTS IN BRIEF 8/10

Annual peace run celebrates capital city's liberation; Haiphong hosts National Sport Aerobics Championships; Top players ready to serve up an ace at national tennis event; Fate of Navibank football club hangs in the balance

Minh beats local favourite to win Chinese Taipei Open

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese badminton player Nguyen Tien Minh won the Chinese Taipei Open after beating the hosts' Tien Chen Chou 2-0 in the final yesterday, Oct 7.

Binh sets new marathon record

 VietNamNet Bridge – Pham Thi Binh won a gold medal and set a national record in the women's marathon at the National Athletics Championships in Ha Noi on Saturday.

The most attractive museum in Hanoi

Modern design, eye-catching display, rich contents, the Vietnam Women's Museum is appreciated by many foreign visitors as the most attractive tourist destinations in 2012 because it "provides the real insight into women".

VFF has new vice president

 VietNamNet Bridge - Deputy General Director of the General Department of Sports and Physical Training Pham Van Tuan has been elected as the Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF).

1000 Vietnamese logistics firms yield to 25 foreign firms on home market

Twenty five foreign logistics service providers have been present in Vietnam, a modest number if compared with the 1000 operational Vietnamese companies in the field.

Iran currency crisis not yet enough to threaten regime

 The protests that have rocked Tehran over Iran's plunging currency expose an undercurrent of tension and the effects of sanctions, analysts say, but do not yet signal a real threat to the regime.

GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 8/10

Vietnam participates in Francophone activities; Vietnam strives for strong ties with Nigeria, Ecuador; Vietnamese delegation at anti-corruption conference; German Governor visits VN-Germany University

“Secrets” about extraordinary man Nguyen Ngoc Ky

  VietNamNet Bridge – The phenomenal example of legendary teacher Nguyen Ngoc Ky can make many people feel ashamed of themselves.