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Chaplin’s World museum opens its doors in Switzerland

 After 15 years of planning, Chaplin's World, an interactive museum showcasing the life and works of Charlie Chaplin, has opened in the Swiss village of Corsier-sur-Vevey on Lake Geneva.

Fifa corruption: Jeffrey Webb pleads not guilty in US

 Former Fifa Vice-President Jeffrey Webb has pleaded not guilty in connection with a massive corruption scandal in the world football governing body.

Swiss franc impact Vietnamese overseas

VietNamNet Bridge – The franc surged after the Swiss central bank abandoned its bid to artificially keep its value down, a move which has taken a profound toll on a number of Vietnamese residing overseas, especially those in Eastern Europe.

PM praises UN’s operations in Vietnam

 Vietnam hopeful of close links with Switzerland; Vietnam hopes for stronger Swiss support; PM praises UN’s operations in Vietnam; Vietnam, Iran share brighter outlook

GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 19/9

 President begins Denmark visit; PM Dung to visit France, attend UN session in US; Leaders bid farewell to Japanese Ambassador; Vietnam contributes to use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes

Vietnam wins four medals at Int’l Biology Olympiad

 VietNamNet Bridge – All four Vietnamese students won bronze medals at the 25th International Biology Olympiad in Switzerland from July 14-21, according to the Ministry of Education and Training.

Robot that runs like a cat springs to life in Switzerland

 Swiss researchers said Monday they have created a small four-legged, high-speed robot that runs like a cat in a bid to create a new breed of robots for use in search and rescue operations.