Viet Nam, Denmark agree to a comprehensive partnership; The Vatican seeks to reinforce ties with Vietnam; Hai Phong ‘gateway to north' says Party

VietNamNet Bridge – Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc yesterday attended a meeting commemorating the 40th anniversary of the inaugural visit of former Cuban President Fidel Castro to the battlefield in Quang Tri Province.

 Islamist rebels from the Russian Caucasus who are fighting alongside Al-Qaeda-linked jihadists in Syria could pose a serious security threat to the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, analysts say.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Viet Nam National Symphony Orchestra (VNOB) will begin a concert tour in Japan on Saturday.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Those who are bored of hectic city life can choose Suoi Da, a tourist site boasting primitive mountains, forests and streams in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province for a short weekend escape.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The communal house in Viet Nam is traditionally the soul of the community, thus thoughtful preservation of these old houses is essential to keeping traditional cultural values alive and well.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Only l50 km from HCM City center, Can Gio district is known with mangrove forest, sea and fresh seafood, which is suitable for backpackers.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The authorities of Lam Dong province have proposed to Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc to move the nuclear technology center out of the city of Da Lat.

 Europe's space company Astrium announced Wednesday that it has signed an agreement with Arianespace to begin production of 18 additional Ariane 5 ECA launchers.

 Mekong Delta looks to capitalise on tra fish; Binh Duong attracts property developers; Trade disputes up alongside economic integration; Market hot as fire sales spread

 A team of researchers led by King's College London has identified a new gene, which may have the ability to prevent HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, from spreading after it enters the body.

VietNamNet Bridge – Nicotex Thanh Thai Joint Stock Company, which was recently found dumping untreated hazardous chemicals in the central province of Thanh Hoa's Cam Van Commune, received a fine of over VND421 million.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Is there the existence of the interest groups’ power in building up the important policies for the national economy?

 VietNamNet Bridge – Defending champions Viet Nam advanced to the semifinals of the 2013 Southeast Asian Women's Football Championship in Myanmar, after a draw with Australia on Tuesday.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ha Noi Justice Department began a 50-day inspection of 22 local notary offices yesterday (Sept 18).

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese No 1 badminton player Nguyen Tien Minh went through the second round at the Japanese Super Series after beating Zhengming Wang in the first round in three sets.

 It may be among China's most controversial therapies, but Liu Yu insists she is able to walk again thanks to the power of bee stings.

 VietNamNet Bridge – While the downtown of HCM City will remain quiet during Mid-Autumn Festival, a street in the city's Chinatown in District 5 will be hub of activity tonight.

VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnam Football Federation has announced the results of the best referee poll of the 2013 season, with the Gold Whistle title coming to Nguyen Trong Thu, 34-year-old referee from Da Nang.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Catfish farmers in the Mekong Delta still incur losses, even though they are supported by the market factors.

 The draw for the Davis Cup 2014 was held by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) in London on September 18. Vietnam will face Pakistan at home, in the first round from January 31 to February 2.

 VietNamNet Bridge – National Assembly (NA) deputy Nguyen Van Tien of Tien Giang Province has proposed to mention Hoang Sa (Paracels) and Truong Sa (Spratlys) archipelagoes in the preamble of the Constitution.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Robot Geminoid F, which has the movements and expressions like real people, began teaching Japanese in Hanoi last week.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Having just got a promotion, Vietnamese tennis players immediately prepare for the 2014 Davis Cup in order to avoid relegation.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The winner of the first season Vietnam’s Next Top Model performed in the last spring-summer show by designer Eugene Lin in the London Fashion Week.