Minister of Public Security Tran Dai Quang attended the 7th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime Plus Three (AMMTC+ 3) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on September 30, during which he highlighted Vietnam’s tireless efforts to fight crime. 

 Recent months have given us the opportunity to reflect on a number of significant anniversaries, including the 70 years since the ending of the Second World War, and the declaration of independence of Viet Nam. 

 The defence cooperation between Vietnam and Russia is considered one of the cornerstones in the bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership, which has been increasingly reinforced in recent years. 

 Politburo member To Huy Rua appreciated the contributions made by Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Fukada Hiroshi to the success of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s recent official visit to Japan at their meeting in Hanoi on September 30. 

VietNamNet Bridge – There are many new industrial parks (IP) among 299 measuring about 84,000 ha in Viet Nam,

 VietNamNet Bridge – When I finished my maiden trip to Con Dao five years ago, I dreamt of having an opportunity to return to this beautiful island, and my dream came true last weekend.

 The achievement of agriculture innovation is not only recognized by Vietnamese people but also the world: From a poor country that had to import rice annually, Vietnam in 1989 became the world’s third largest rice exporter.

 Driven by record high growth rates ranging from 20-25% over recent years, Thai Siam Cement Group (SCG) is positioning itself to take over the Vietnam plastics industry, say leading industry analysts.

 A performance called ‘Autumn Gala Opera and Ballet 2015” will take place at Hanoi Opera House on October 8-9.

 VietNamNet Bridge – State-run agency heads who introduce Government job applicants to the recruitment process must also take responsibility for the candidates' work ability after they pass the required tests,

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 Vietnam welcomes foreign businesses’ stable and long-term investments and operations and considers their success as its own, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung said at the Vietnam Global Investment Forum in Hanoi on September 30. 

 The Bank for the Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV) commits to offering 2 billion USD to garment firms over the next five years, stated BDIV Chairman Tran Bac Ha during a workshop held on September 30. 

 International Driving Permits (IDPs), which allow the holder to drive a private vehicle overseas, will officially be available to Vietnamese nationals and foreigners from October 1 onwards.

President Truong Tan Sang held talks with President Raul Castro Ruz in Havana, Cuba on September 29 following his official welcome ceremony.

 Vietnam’s macro-economy has remained stable so far this year with September’s average consumer price index (CPI) up 0.74 percent year-on-year and no signs of inflation.

 Viet Nam finished seventh at the Asian Rowing Championships, which closed in China on September 28.

VietNamNet Bridge - The reputation of five Saigon markets has not only spread in the country but also abroad.

VietNamNet Bridge - Real estate developers have complained about the regulation that limits foreign ownership to no more than 30 percent of apartments in one project and no more than 250 houses in one ward.

 Indonesia's President Joko Widodo has said he needs time to tackle the forest-burning which creates a haze every year over South East Asia.

 VietNamNet Bridge – This 55-year-old man has only one leg but he is a well-known kung-fu master in HCM City who has many students.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnam Fashion Week Spring Summer 2016 closed on September 28 in Hanoi, with the participation of 17 designers from Vietnam, Malaysia and Italy. Below are the best designs of the event.

VietNamNet Bridge - Some foreign shipping firms in Vietnam oppose the Prime Minister’s proposal to ask firms to declare their shipping fees.

 Police arrest women with rare turtles in luggage, Rumours hit big-drumstick chicken trademark, Funding shortage hinders Viet Nam HIV/AIDS fight, Thousands live in danger of floods, Thanh Hoa to fight against child marriage

 VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese-American businessman Nguyen Bao Hoang, who brought McDonald’s to Vietnam, was elected President of the Vietnam Basketball Federation (VBF) for the 2015-2020 term at a VBF meeting in HCM City on September 27.