Storm kills nine, injures 200 more

VietNamNet Bridge – Storm Wutip killed at least nine people and injured 199 others in central provinces while one person remains missing, according to the latest updates from the Central Committee for Flood and Storm Control.

Malaysian Air Force Chief visits Vietnam

The air forces of Vietnam and Malaysia should continue to boost the exchange of delegations and young officers, and share training experiences in order to make a new breakthrough in their cooperation, Deputy Defence Minister Do Ba Ty has said.

Tan Tao faces capital troubles for $6.7 billion thermal power project

The future of the $6.7 billion Kien Luong Thermal Power Project which was suggested by Kien Giang provincial authorities for being revoked was the major content at a regular press conference of the Ministry of Industry and Trade on Monday.

Finance ministry’s salary cut proposal faces government opposition

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Finance’s proposal to cut the minimum wage by VND100,000 per month from January 2014, has encountered disagreement from the prime minister as well as many other government officials.

'Shield' law prompts soul-searching by news media

 A media "shield" law being debated in the US Congress, in a bid to protect reporters with confidential sources, has divided journalists and free-speech advocates.

The “X-Factor” comes to Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – The qualifier round of the X-Factor, Vietnamese version, will take place in the central city of Da Nang on October 29-30, in Hanoi on November 2-3 and HCM City on November 29-30.

Studying for MA degree – choice of unemployed graduates

 VietNamNet Bridge – More and more university graduates return to school to study further for master’s degree, simply because they cannot find stable jobs.

Cau River disappearing in front of northern people

The Cau River, which is considered the means of support for northern people as it provides water to millions of people in the provinces of Thai Nguyen, Bac Ninh, Bac Giang and Hai Duong in the lower course, is getting depleted and polluted.

Agencies seem powerless to prevent transfer pricing

 VietNamNet Bridge – The government inspectors, after an inspection tour to the enterprises in the export processing zones (EPZs), have found 125 out of 399 enterprises which declared the loss of up to trillions of dong.

Vietnamese filmmakers turn to comedies

 Filmmakers have been sticking to culturally and financially safe ground recently, as the peak film season approaches.

Scientists leave research institutes, farmers become engineers

 VietNamNet Bridge – More and more scientific agriculturalists leave research institutes for better-paid jobs. As a result, farmers have to become unwilling inventors.

Mom's weight gain during pregnancy tied to childhood obesity: study

 Women who gain excessive weight in pregnancy are more likely to have overweight and obese children, a study showed Tuesday.

Local economy stuck at bottleneck, say experts

VietNamNet Bridge – Many economists and National Assembly deputies on Thursday expressed concerns that Vietnam is the only economy in the world still stuck at a bottleneck, saying that new macro uncertainties may occur

Vietnam concerned by ageing population

 The country's population was ageing rapidly and had entered the "ageing phase", with many challenges to be addressed including income insecurity, inadequate social protection and limited healthcare capacity.

Jazz star Dac to wow Opera House

 VietNamNet Bridge – Quyen Thien Dac brings his wealth of experience as a jazz musician for a unique solo saxophone performance at the Ha Noi Opera House this Friday night.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 3/10

 Vietnam attracts US$15 bil of FDI in nine months; US$450 million poured into mining exploration in Laos; Manufacturing sector grows in September; Biotechnology prioritised in science, tech development

New policies take effect in October

 VietNamNet Bridge – Regulations on the combat of terrorism, the handling of illegal overseas workers and tougher punishments on industrial property infringements will come into force in October 2013.

US promotes overseas study activities in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge – Nearly 90 American universities and colleges will arrive in Vietnam for the Institute of International Education’s overseas study exhibitions in HCM City, Hanoi, and Da Nang.

Vietnam, US hold 6th political, security, and defence dialogue

 VietNamNet Bridge – Both sides have expressed satisfaction with the consistent development of bilateral relations over the year.

World population to hit 9.7 billion in 2050

 The world's population will rise to 9.7 billion in 2050 from the current level of 7.1 billion and India will overtake China as the world's most populous nation, a French study said Wednesday.

Hanoi: Cyclos to be replaced by tramcars

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Hanoi City People's Committee has allowed Hoan Kiem District to expand the tramcar tours, to gradually replace cyclo tours.

Typhoon Wutip kills five, injures 159

 VietNamNet Bridge – Tropical storm Wutip, the tenth to hit Vietnam this year, has so far killed five people, injured 159 and left two missing after sweeping across the central region early this week.

Marathon to be held in picturesque Ha Long Bay

 An international marathon will be organised in Ha Long, Quang Ninh Province on October 10.

Dictionary gives chapter & verse on VN culture

 VietNamNet Bridge – Here's a "Must-Have" book with gems to delight the reader on every page.

Hanoi tramcars in the past and the future (photo)

 VietNamNet Bridge – The exhibition “Hanoi tramcars in the past and the future” by the Hanoi Digitization group opened early this week, introducing nearly 50 three-dimensional paintings of the Hanoi’s tramcars in the past.