U19 Vietnam to wear black armband during the game against Australia

 VietNamNet Bridge - In memory of General Vo Nguyen Giap who passed away on October 4, the U19 football team of Vietnam will wear the black armband during the qualifier match of U19 Asian Championships this afternoon, October 7.

VND will be devaluated, but when and how?

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam considers devaluating the dong in an effort to boost the export after a long period of keeping the dong/dollar exchange rate stable.

Dance show fuses modern panache with rich tradition

 VietNamNet Bridge – Female dancer and choreographer Ta Thuy Chi will stage a show in HCM City this month, marking her return after four years of study in China.

Security at hospitals placed on high alert

 VietNamNet Bridge – Security at hospitals have never seen such alarming situations, with a series of violent assaults on medical staff, causing anxiety and fear for both doctors and patients, police have said.

Congress 'playing with fire' on debt ceiling

 US Treasury Secretary Jack Lew warned Sunday that Congress was "playing with fire" as Republicans raised the threat of a US default if President Barack Obama refuses to negotiate on spending.

Electric bicycles not green as people think

 VietNamNet Bridge – Electric bicycles are believed to be the green means of transport, which specially is useful in urban areas. However, in fact, they are not green as thought.

51 killed in clashes in Egypt amid war anniversary celebration

 At least 51 people were killed and about 270 injured in Egypt's clashes between security forces and supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood (MB) on Sunday, official news agency MENA reported, citing the health ministry.

4,500 foreigners join luxury cruises to Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s leading travel operator Saigontourist will welcome 4,500 foreign passengers and crew members on three luxury cruise ships touring Vietnam this October.

Yearly Delta flood swells to new heights

 VietNamNet Bridge – The annual flooding in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta could reach its peak this weekend with rivers in its upstream areas rising by 8-10cm daily,

“Free wi-fi” cause headaches to mobile network operators

 VietNamNet Bridge – More and more people have the opportunities to use wi-fi free of charge, which has vexed mobile network operators.

Parents willing to pay $3,000 for a seat at “star” schools

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese parents, who want to give the best education opportunities to their children, are willing to pay the “underground fee” of up to thousands of dollars to obtain a seat at “star schools.”

Gov't gets strict on overseas work violations

 VietNamNet Bridge – Companies and workers violating employment regulations while undertaking work overseas will be subject to much stricter punishment and fines as of next week when a new decree takes effect.

Ministries argue on temporary import for re-export later

Ignoring suggestions by relevant ministries and domestic sugar manufacturers, the Ministry of Industry and Trade sticks to its opinion that it is necessary to maintain the activities of temporary import for re-export.

Visiting Cat Cat Village

 VietNamNet Bridge – Located at the foot of the Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range in Lao Cai Province is Cat Cat Village, an age-old H’mong community, has become a well-known travel destination replete with poetic and pristine beauty.

Foreign media praise General Vo Nguyen Giap

 VietNamNet Bridge - Pride of place in foreign media was given to General Vo Nguyen Giap who passed away in Hanoi on October 4 at the age of 103.

Hanoi cafes in the autumn

 VietNamNet Bridge - Hanoi seems to be gentler in the afternoon breezes, besides a hot cup of coffee. Thus, only the words coffee - Hanoi – autumn make many people flutter.

VN artists join international drum show

 Two traditional Vietnamese musicians will join the Drums and Voices musical performance by artists from ASEAN countries and Japan held in the capital this month.

Hanoi inaugurates biggest flyover

 The flyover at the Nguyen Chi Thanh-Kim Ma intersection, one of the most crowded streets in Hanoi, was open to traffic on October 5, helping reduce traffic jams in the route from the inner city to the west.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 7/10

 Imported pesticides saturate VN market; HCM City property market sees revival; Exports of rice to decrease sharply; Mobile phones press towards top of export list for first time

Top goalkeeper suddenly loses hearing

 National goalkeeper Duong Hong Son yesterday was sent to hospital due to sudden hearing loss.

International newswires show respect for legendary general

 Upon hearing the death of Vo Nguyen Giap, foreign newswires had a series of articles about the life and career of one of the most prominent military leaders of Viet Nam.

President pushes for stronger Vietnam-Russia oil cooperation

 Russia’s energy company Gazprom should work closely with the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam) to speed up joint projects, says President Truong Tan Sang.

Stranded foreign vessel leaking oil

 VietNamNet Bridge - Oil is leaking from the stranded cargo vessel Brigh Troyol, Quang Ngai Port Authority reported yesterday.

Ha Long Bay to have seaplane services this year

 VietNamNet Bridge - Director of the Quang Ninh Provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr. Ha Quang Long, said seaplanes will be a new tourism product in Ha Long Bay, a world natural heritage.

Cross ownership a big headache in banking: MPI

VietNamNet Bridge – Cross ownerships among banks are still beyond control and complicate the process of tacking bad debts, said the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) in a report sent to the Government’s monthly meeting three days ago.