The number of foreign tourists visiting Vietnam increased by 9.5% month-on-month in August 2014, according to figures from the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Circus artists from the Vietnam Circus Federation will debut a special show dedicated to children on August 30.

The purchasing power of Vietnamese residents increased slightly in the first eight months of 2014, following an increase in the purchase of goods and services.

Vietnamese artist Nguyen Trinh Thi's artwork is among the works of 15 artists shortlisted for the SG$60,000 (US$48,000) APB Foundation Signature Art Prize 2014.

The total value of State treasury bill transactions have reached nearly VND21 trillion (US$1 billion), the Hanoi Stock Exchange has reported.

The Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi will host a special lunch today prepared by famous Swedish chef Tareq Taylor.

The Ministry of Health has launched an online registration service through which all the sector's administrative services can be conducted online.

Vietnam will take part in a 3-cushion World Cup championship in Porto, Portugal, from September 8 to 14.

The Japanese Embassy in Hanoi on August 28 provided healthcare funding of US$120,700 to the Tuyet Thai Elderly Care Centre in Hanoi's Dong Anh District.

FIFA referee Vo Minh Tri has been invited to officiate at an international friendly match between hosts the Republic of Korea and Venezuela on September 5 in Bucheon City.