Asian stocks slumped in early trade as concerns about higher US interest rates and a global trade war prompted investors to sell risk globally.

 The most powerful hurricane ever to hit north-west Florida has flooded beach towns, submerging homes and snapping trees like twigs.

VietNamNet Bridge - The bad debt settlement process took a big leap after the National Assembly issued Resolution 42, giving more power to banks to collect debts.

 When blockbuster film Người Bất Tử (The Immortal), directed by Victor Vu, set to open on October 26, viewers will take in a dark story that spans three centuries – as well as some of the country’s most beautiful scenery.  

Vietnam will give priority to attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) in hi-tech, environmentally-friendly technologies, and clean and renewable energy, said Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung. 

Temperatures dropped sharply to a low of 21 degrees Celcius in Hanoi as the winds of winter hit the capital Wednesday morning. Hanoians were quick to switch to winter outfits to cope with the chilly weather.

 The sixth deputy ministerial-level strategic dialogue on foreign affairs and defence between Vietnam and Australia took place in Hanoi on October 10, chalking out plans to boost the bilateral strategic partnership.

 A village in Hanoi’s suburbs which has a long-standing tradition of dog slaughtering has dramatically changed following moves by municipal authorities to tighten control over dog meat trading.

 Illegal floating restaurants are common in both Phu Yen and Khanh Hoa provinces and local authorities have no concrete regulations for these types of businesses.

 The Danang government has taken multiple steps to tackle the severe pollution at the Khanh Son landfill, the largest in the city, according to the municipal Department of Information and Communications.

 Vietnam’s trade surplus hit a record of more than US$6.32 billion over the January-September period owing to strong outbound sales in September, the Government news site reported.

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc encouraged Japanese business to invest in infrastructure development, renewable energy, processing and manufacturing, supporting industries, high-tech agriculture, logistics, aviation industry, among others.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Only 10 per cent of some 53,000 households in Me Linh District in the outskirts of Hanoi have access to clean water.

 Hanoi authorities have committed to create the best conditions for Japanese investors.

 Vietnam has actively implemented international commitments andmade efforts to cope with climate change.

 A lack of skilled professionals is considered a main cause hindering Vietnam to get technology transfer from foreign direct investment (FDI) firms, experts said.

Police in Can Tho put a man into temporary detention on October 10 to investigate into the charge of “abusing the rights to freedom and democracy to violate interests of the State, rights and legitimate interests of organisations and individuals”.

NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan arrived in Ankara on October 10 afternoon, beginning an official visit to Turkey at the invitation of Speaker of the Turkish Grand National Assembly Binali Yildirim.

 Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and UK Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt agreed to offer mutual consultations on regional and global issues of shared concern during their talks in London on October 10. 

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc left Hanoi on October 11 morning for the ASEAN Leaders’ Gathering on the sidelines of the IMF – WB annual meetings in Indonesia, and a working visit to the country from October 11 to 12.