Hanoi urges its citizens to stop eating dog meat

 VietNamNet Bridge – An international animal welfare charity has welcomed the news Ha Noi is considering banning the consumption of dog meat in certain areas.

Administrative procedures hinder flood control projects

 VietNamNet Bridge – Despite great efforts taken by HCM City authorities to fight flooding, many flood-control projects have been delayed by administrative procedures.

HCM City takes measures to ensure traffic order, safety at schools

 VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City Department of Transport has carried out a number of measures this year to ensure traffic order and safety at schools and universities.

Tea producers lose big money because of weak cooperation

The lack of materials for processing and the unhealthy competition among tea producers are the consequence of the uncontrolled increase in the number of tea processing workshops.

Accountability sought in Lao Cai fertiliser factory waste spillover incident

 VietNamNet Bridge – The northern province’s authorities are urging local police to expedite their investigation into a waste pond failure incident a week ago at a fertiliser factory in the province.

Historical play restaged at National Cai Luong Festival

For his latest cai luong production, Rạng Ngọc Côn Sơn, director and Meritorious Artist Kim Tu Long simplified the set and costume design, and retained the authentic words used by Vietnamese centuries ago.

Seven die at music festival in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – Seven young adults have reportedly died of a drug overdose at a music festival in Hanoi, an official announced on Monday morning.

Hai Phuong Nam beat Sai Gon at national futsal event

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hai Phuong Nam-Gia Dinh University came from behind to beat Sai Gon FC 4-2 in round 13 of the National HDBank Futsal Tournament on September 16.

David Van Eerd wins Ton Hoa Sen Cup

 VietNamNet Bridge – David Van Eerd won the overall yellow jersey of the VTV International Cycling Tournament – Ton Hoa Sen Cup which wrapped up yesterday in HCM City.

Vietnam beat UAE in AFC U16 champs

Vietnam crushed the United Arab Emirates (UAE) 4-0 in the Group F qualifying round of the 2019 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women’s U16 Championship in Bangladesh on September 15.

Victory Cup 2018 opens for voting

VietNamNet Bridge – Bui Thi Thu Thao has the chance to win Female Athlete of the Year again at the Victory Cup this year.

Labour calls for ban on early foetus gender test

 Labour is calling for a ban on parents-to-be being told the sex of their baby after early blood tests, amid fears it may lead to abortions of girls.

Vietnam lose to Qatar in friendly U19 event

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s U19 team lost to Qatar 1-4 in the first match of the four-nation international friendly tournament held in Qatar on September 16.

Typhoon Mangkhut downgraded to tropical depression

 Typhoon Mangkhut is forecast to weaken into a tropical depression over September 17, but will still cause heavy downpours in many areas in northern and southern Vietnam, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Winners of Ha Noi International Piano Competition announced

 VietNamNet Bridge – The fourth Ha Noi International Piano Competition concluded on Saturday night with four winners.

Quang Nam's girl crowned Miss Vietnam 2018

Tran Tieu Vy of Quang Nam overcame 42 other finalists to take the crown of Miss Viet Nam 2018 in the grand finale of the pageant in HCM City yesterday.

Vietnam’s real estate market a gold mine for foreign investors

More foreign invested real estate projects have been registered recently, while more M&A deals in the sector have also been reported.

Two drivers suffocated at Quy Nhon Port

Two drivers of Hao Hung Company were suffocated in the hold of a ship belonging to the Panama-based Uni Fortune firm just around midnight Sunday at Quy Nhon Port in Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh Province.

VN must prioritize computer programming education: experts

By the time they arrive at university, it is too late for students to start learning programming, according to Google Brain Research Scientist Le Viet Quoc, who argues that coding should be taught at high schools

Strawberry needle scare: Australia probe as 'vicious crime' widens

 Australia has ordered an investigation into the discovery of sewing needles hidden in strawberries, amid growing alarm over scares across the country.

Typhoon Mangkhut: South China battered by deadly storm

 A powerful storm which killed dozens of people in the Philippines is now making its way across southern China.

BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 17/9

Central bank tightens control of payment systems, Only 10 SOEs approved for equitisation in eight months, $123m bank divident payout, Masan Group to sell treasury shares worth nearly VND11 trillion          

Serviced apartment market still hot, but occupancy rate remains at 80-88%

Since 2008, the number of foreigners working in Vietnam has increased steadily by 8 percent per annum. With that, the market of serviced apartments for lease in large cities has attracted many investors.

2018 - tough year for shrimp exports

 The Vietnamese shrimp exporters have been in a tough year in 2018 as world supply saw strong increases that brought down both shrimp price and demand in major markets. 

Over 1,000 precious items donated to Hanoi Museum

 The Hanoi Museum has received 1,017 documents and items donated by 37 individuals and organisations for its permanent display, raising its total listed exhibits to just short of its targeted figure.