Construction starts on 45-storey tower in Hai Phong, Korean firm plans US$1.5-billion racecourse complex Vinh Phuc, Vissan imports breeding pigs from US, Japanese wood processor heads to Binh Dinh

 President Sanchez Cerén of El Salvador said his country will soon open a diplomatic mission in Viet Nam, a move to strengthen economic and trade ties between the two nations.

 TheMinistry of Culture, Sport and Tourism has officially given an approval for Nguyen Thi Le Nam Em to be representative of Vietnam to join the Miss Earth 2016 pageant slated for October in the Philippines.

 The Reverie Saigon will launch “Colors of Jazz” nightly performances at the R&J Italian Lounge, starting from September 18.

 The European Union will take legal action against some member states for failing to police car emission rules, its industry commissioner said on Friday, and is stepping up efforts to seek redress for consumers cheated by Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE).

Pearls can be considered a “specialty” of Phu Quoc and pearl farming has been developed in Phu Quoc in the last decade.

 Provinces in the Central Highlands plan to replace old coffee trees on 19,000 hectares, according to the Steering Committee of the Central Highland Region. 

 Bao Ha village in Haiphong province has a long history of creating and performing puppets. Here, two types of puppetry co-exist: water and non-water puppetry.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese Paralympics swimmer Vo Thanh Tung ranked fifth in his final category, the men’s 100m freestyle S5, at the Rio Paralympics in Brazil yesterday, Sept 18.

 A 17-year-old has committed doctor-assisted suicide in Belgium, the first minor to do so under rules adopted in 2014 allowing euthanasia for people of all ages,

VietNamNet Bridge - The decision by the government's taxation body to force Unilever Vietnam to pay tax arrears without imposing a fine has raised controversy.

 Rolls-Royce (RR.L) said on Sunday it is cutting more than 200 management jobs as part of its ongoing restructuring.

VietNamNet Bridge - Located on the northwest coast of the island of Ly Son in Quang Ngai province is a beautiful landscape, Dinh Liem Pagoda and Gieng Tien (Fairy Well) volcano.

Let's take a look at Misses Vietnam in swimsuits.

VietNamNet Bridge - Developing the digital content industry has been a good policy, as it can take full advantage of Vietnamese workers’ competitive edge. But the industry faces issues that need to be addressed. 

VietNamNet Bridge - The sale of Sabeco, the largest beer manufacturer, and Vinamilk, the largest dairy producer, is expected to bring great opportunities to foreign investors.

VietNamNet Bridge - Dozens of invasive alien species that have been developing in Vietnam have been difficult to control because of high costs needed to eliminate infestations.

Though the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) is satisfied with multiple-choice questions for high-school finals, the Vietnam Mathematical Society (VMS) has advised against implementing the plan.

Monkylywood – an entertainment park featuring some 101 monkeys - opened in HCM City this summer.

 Vietnam sees less non-compliance with minimum wage payments in the garment sector in Asia, according to ILO report.

 The first-ever visit of Standard Chartered group’s CEO Bill Winters to Vietnam last week highlighted the lender’s long-term commitment to the country, promising further investment to capture opportunities in the 90-million population market.

 An electric car service was launched on the pedestrian streets around the Hoan Kiem Lake on September 17.

 Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung has departed on an official visit to Russia.

 Around 1,000 volunteers joined the “Cleaning Hanoi’s Lakes” campaign on September 17, aimed at spreading awareness on the importance of environmental protection and promoting community efforts to restore and preserve lakes in the capital city.

 The Vietnam paralympics delegation officially wrapped up competition at the ongoing Paralympic Games 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on the morning of September 18 (Vietnam time).