VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam should use its diversified external relations to build a coalition of supporters among the major powers, advised Prof. Carl Thayer.

 VietNamNet Bridge - A hot-air balloon worth US$1.6 million that is used for tourism purposes at Hon Tam tourist site in Nha Trang city, exploded on August 16 afternoon because of high winds.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The number of dengue fever cases is expected to increase in the next few months if prevention efforts are not strengthened at the local level, according to the steering board on dengue-fever prevention.

 Market-based price mechanism to be observed; Japan helps upgrade Vietnam’s workforce; Hue brewery dispels China transfer rumor;  Seafood exports to hit US$6.7 billion this year; Dung Quat refinery to re-open

 HCMC Circus heads North next week; Sponsors sign up for first Vietnam Int’l balloon festival; The higher the heels, the higher the discounts; “Europe meets Vietnam” in contemporary dance

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnam Construction Import Export JS Corporation (Vinaconex) currently owes more than VND1.112 trillion (around $55.6 million).

 VietNamNet Bridge – Gifts of contestants of the 2012 Miss World pageant were auctioned for charity on August 14. Hoang My’s horn was sold for 100,000 yuan, around $15,000.

 Over a dozen leading U.S. merchants, including Wal-Mart Stores and Best Buy, on Wednesday jointly launched a new company to push for the offering of mobile wallet, or the use of smartphone to make payment.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs has instructed cities and provinces to re-examine and monitor foreigners working in Viet Nam.

 Housing for workers on low incomes; Four arrested for trafficking 21 women to China; Students receive scholarships; HCM City to host Secutech Vietnam 2012

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has decided to establish a council to choose Vietnam’s best film for the Oscar Award in the periods of 2012-2014.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A lot of houses facing the street in Hanoi’s hub, which are priced for millions of USD are offered for sale.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The World Union of Billiards (UBM) has invited three Vietnamese players to participate in the World Three-cushion Championship in Portugal.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Let’s see Vietnam through different angles from the photos that international prizes.

Top lawmakers have agreed that stronger and more realistic measures are necessary to complete the legal framework required to shore up activities related to natural resources exploitation in accordance with environment protection.

 Karate experts' ability to punch powerfully is associated with distinctive features in their brain structure, according a latest British study published here on Wednesday.

 French piano soloist Guigla Katsarava will perform at the Hanoi Opera House on August 17-18.

Fifteen computer generated images featuring 3D modelling of Hanoi in the past will be displayed at 42 Trang Tien Street from August 30.

Woodcuts in Digital Age, which features 50 woodblock prints, series and large format pieces, by Christiane Baumgartner, as well as artists’ books and a video will open at the Goethe Institute in Hanoi from September 8 to 30.

Big fresh milk brands have declared war by launching noisy marketing campaigns in an effort to obtain more market shares in the lucrative market.