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Vietnam to face 2-3 storms in late year

 Vietnam has been forecasted to see 2-3 tropical storms from now to the year-end which would mostly happen in the central and southern regions.

13 world renowned chefs participate in Hanoi culinary event

 13 internationally renowned chefs with a combined eight Michelin stars are joining in the Culinary Stars 2018 held at the Sofitel Metropole Hotel in Hanoi.

Environmental fuel tax rise may be delayed

 The Ministry of Industry and Trade proposed rescheduling the environmental protection tax rise on fuels to a more suitable time as concerns over inflation increase.

Indonesia’s earthquake: Vietnamese students safe

 The Vietnamese Embassy in Indonesia is taking action to soon bring 10 Vietnamese students out of Palu, which was hit by a strong earthquake and tsunami on September 28, to Jakarta.

Vietnam performs int’l humanitarian mission through UN peacekeeping operations

 Vietnam's participation in UN peacekeeping operations holds great international humanitarian significance and helps promote its image as a responsible member of the international community. 

Juventus football academy in Vietnam opens

 The launching ceremony of Italian giants Juventus’ football academy for youngsters took place in Ho Chi Minh City on September 30.

Vietnam emerges as alternative destination for foreign manufacturers

VietNamNet Bridge - Analysts say they can see opportunities for Vietnam in the US-China trade war. Signs show that Asian manufacturers are relocating their production bases to Vietnam.

Vietnam likely to return to trade deficit

 Although Viet Nam’s balance of trade in the first eight months of the year stood at a surplus of US$2.8 billion, analysts warn about it returning to a deficit in the coming months.

Finance companies slow credit growth

 Consumer finance companies have been cutting credit growth to focus more on tightening internal governance and selecting solvent customers to target a safer and healthier development.

Vietnam ready to compete in Youth Olympics in Argentina

 The Viet Nam sports delegation members are ready to compete in the Summer Youth Olympic Games (YOG) to be held October 6-18 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. 

Concert to feature Miss Universe 2007 at 7th Military Zone Gymnasyum

 Miss Universe 2007 Riyo Mori of Japan and pop star Hong Nhung will take part in a special concert in HCM City on October 6.

Outbound tours getting cheaper thanks to new direct air routes

VietNamNet Bridge - Young Vietnamese are increasingly choosing outbound tours for their holidays as the tour fees are getting cheaper.


International blockbusters to be screened at Hanoi film fest

 A wide range of films that have received awards at international festivals will be screened during the Hanoi International Film Festival (HANIFF) from October 27-31.

Nearly 600 people register to donate organs

 Nearly 600 people registered to donate their organs for scientific research at an event held at the Giac Ngo Pagoda in HCM City’s District 10 on Saturday.

Vietnamese military doctors ready for UN mission in South Sudan

The first group of 30 Vietnamese military doctors will travel to South Sudan on October 1 to take over a field hospital run by the United Kingdom, whose personnel are about to withdraw.

Hanoi crackdown on unhygienic bottled water facilities

 As many as 98 bottled water facilities in Hanoi violated regulations on food and hygiene, 72 have been fined for over VND226m (USD9,600) since early this year.

Study UK Exhibition on way in Hanoi & HCMC

 The British Council Vietnam will hold the Study UK Exhibition in Hanoi on October 6 and Ho Chi Minh City on October 7.

Malware affects 71 percent of computers, mobile devices

 Up to 71.38 percent of computers and mobile devices in Vietnam are getting infected with malicious viruses, but only 11 percent of the users are aware they have been victims of cyber-attacks.

Vietnam tightens food hygiene and safety

 The government has issued various regulations about street food including a fine from VND500,000 (USD21.51) to VND1m to street food vendors who don't use gloves.

Investment funds’ money funnelled to technology firms

VietNamNet Bridge - More large-scale investment funds are being set up, and the value of investment deals is increasing, especially in technology startups.