Thousands prepare for Beach Games

 VietNamNet Bridge – The central city started the final countdown for the fifth Asian Beach Games (ABG5), which starts a year from today, Sept 24.

VNR to sell lower train fares for Tet

VietNamNet Bridge – From October 1, Vietnam Railways Corporation will start to sell train tickets for the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday, with fares for the Hanoi-HCMC services 2-15% lower than the previous Tet.

Volkswagen chief executive Martin Winterkorn resigns

 Volkswagen chief executive Martin Winterkorn has resigned following the revelation that the firm manipulated US diesel car emissions tests.

Phu Quoc Airport to be leased to Vietnamese businesses only

VietNamNet Bridge - The Phu Quoc International Airport will be leased to Vietnamese businesses under operation and maintenance contracts for 30 years.

The 100-year-old French villa in disrepair in Saigon

Built over 100 years ago, the house number 237 is located on No Trang Long Street in HCM City’s Binh Thanh District. This is one of several French-style villas in Saigon. The villa still retains its architecture but is in a state of deterioration.

Facebook launches 360 video with Star Wars exclusive

 A short, exclusive Star Wars clip is among the first 360-degree videos to be posted on Facebook.

Migrant crisis: EU to boost aid to agencies

 European Union leaders have pledged another €1bn to help UN agencies support Syrian refugees in the Middle East, as part of renewed efforts to tackle the EU's migrant crisis.

Finance Ministry plans to forgive tax debts of SOEs

VietNamNet Bridge - The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has proposed that state-owned enterprises (SOEs) be forgiven their tax debts, which are equal to a total of VND10 trillion. 

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 Hip hop show at Saigon's Lookout, British DJ to feature at The Observatory, Visit Open Studio to learn more about art, Full Moon Festival night promises fun, M Residence to cater to indulgence, Youth Union celebrates with a song

Boi Khe - one of the most beautiful pagodas in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - Boi Khe is considered one of the most beautiful temples in Vietnam, located in Tam Hung commune, Thanh Oai District, Hanoi.

New rules deal with IP infringements on the Internet

 The Ministry of Science and Technology has recently issued new regulations on identification of industrial property infringements on the Internet.

Hanoi lights up for mid-autumn festival

 VietNamNet Bridge – The mid-autumn festival is underway in Ha Noi's Old Quarter with numerous activities organised to serve people, especially children.

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Police seized five tonnes of rotten chilli sauce, Health clinic fined for violating regulations, Two die in truck-coach accident, Deadline for repairs of Noi Bai-Lao Cai Highway, Six former hospital officials found guilty of embezzlement

Nearly 21,000 automobiles will have to stop operating

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nearly 21,000 automobiles, including about 2,000 passenger automobiles and nearly 19,000 trucks whose quality certificates expire next year will be forced off the roads, an official said.

Army retiring age set to rise

 VietNamNet Bridge – The working age cap for Vietnamese soldiers is expected to be raised by a maximum of six years, according to the draft Law on Professional Soldiers and Military Personnel.

Vietnamese farmer filmmakers among top 10 at YouFarm competition

 VietNamNet Bridge – A short video clip made by Muoi Nen, a farmer in the southern province of Long An, made the top 10 of YouFarm, an international video competition for farmers.

Vietnam’s stocks remain attractive amid currency war

VietNamNet Bridge - Though the risk from exchange rate fluctuations continues, the Vietnamese stock market remains an attractive investment channel, analysts say.

Grandmaster Liem seeded sixth at Millionaire Chess Open

 Millionaire Chess Open Grandmaster Le Quang Liem will be the only representative of Viet Nam at this year's Millionaire Chess Open in Las Vegas, which takes place from October 8-12.

Vietnam ousted from futsal championship

 Viet Nam were ousted from the 2015 AFC Women's Futsal Championship in Nilai, Malaysia after losing to Thailand 1-2 in the final Group B match yesterday.

Cashew shortage to hit Vietnam exports until end of year

 Cashew nut exports for the rest of the year are expected to fall due to raw material shortages, according to the Vietnam Cashew Association.

Vietnam to host first global information security competition

 A global information security competition will take place for the first time in Vietnam, announced BKAV, the top local internet security firm and host of the event, on September 23.

Public debt well within Government's target

 VietNamNet Bridge – The nation's public debt was estimated at 62.3 per cent of the GDP by the year end, well within the Government's limit of 65 per cent.

HCM City players win two national tennis titles

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City's players won two titles at the National Tennis Championships, the Vietravel Cup, in Ha Noi on September 22.

HCM City to invest $5.5 billion in traffic projects

VietNamNet Bridge – According to the HCM City People's Committee, the investment budget for road traffic projects in the next five years will be VND124 trillion tripling the amount in the period of 2011-2015.

Concert to celebrate VN, Singapore friendship

 VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City Conservatory of Music will organise a special concert to celebrate Singapore's 50th National Day and 40 years of collaboration between the two nations on September 25.