Police in Quang Ninh Province on Wednesday fined seven Chinese nationals VNĐ7 million each (US$300) for crossing the border and entering Viet Nam without following proper immigration procedures.

 Lao Cai is the first northern province to claim damages caused by strong winds and heavy rains due to typhoon Hato, after it made landfall China on Wednesday noon and kept moving north-westward.

 Police in Hanoi's Hoan Kiem District on Tuesday arrested a Malaysian man for his alleged involvement in burglaries in hostels in Hanoi.

Runner Nguyen Thi Oanh won a gold medal in the women's 1,500m event for Vietnam at the ongoing SEA Games 29 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on late August 24. 

Miss Vietnam 2016 Do My Linh has been selected to represent Vietnam at the upcoming Miss World 2017 while Le Thi Ha Thu has been designated to represent Vietnam at the Miss Earth 2017.

 The iconic iron bridge Truong Tien in the former imperial capital of Hue is getting an overhaul in an effort to return it to its design under the era of the country’s last emperor Bao Dai (1926-1945).

More than 40 black-and-white and colour photos featuring Sai Gon and its history are on display at Book Street (Nguyen Van Binh Street) in HCM City’s District 1.

Woodblocks from the Nguyen dynasty (1802-1945), which have been recognised as World Documentary Heritage by UNESCO, will be on display at Temple of Literature from August 26.

Art lovers will have the chance to enjoy artworks by several prominent Vietnamese artists when an exhibition showcasing their pieces opens to the public on Saturday at Trang Tien Plaza. 

Guitarists Nguyen Duy Phong and Dang Truong Giang from the Ha Noi Guitar Club promise their concert this Sunday night will be a “’summer night’s dream’ that you might not forget”.

The first-instance hearing for Ha Van Tham, former Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ocean Bank, and his accomplices will be reopened on August 28.

 Increasing the regional minimum wage has raised concerns over a potential trade-off with social allowances that would block the new wages from increasing employees' real income.

 The Ministry of Finance is proposing the levy of a special consumption tax of 10-20 per cent on sugary drinks to combat obesity rates, though a similar proposal was rejected by the government three years ago.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong arrived in Nay Pyi Taw International Airport on August 24, starting his three-day State visit to Myanmar at the invitation of President Htin Kyaw.

VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is seeking approval to raise the VAT in 2019, raising concern among economists. 

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang has voiced Vietnam’s strong opposition to Taiwan’s live-fire drill on Ba Binh (Itu Aba) Island, and asked the Chinese territory not to repeat similar actions.

 Vietnamese shooter Le Thi Linh bagged a silver medal in the women’s 10 metre air pistol on August 24, the fifth official competition day of the ongoing 29th SEA Games in Malaysia.

 Vietnam’s first astronomical observatory will be put into operation in September in the central province of Khanh Hoa.

As of 12:00 on August 24, Vietnam moved to second placeon the medal tally with 28 gold medals at the ongoing 29th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) in Malaysia.

 More than 750 foreigners have received certificates of home ownership in Vietnam since the Housing Law 2014 took effect, according to the Ministry of Construction.