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Vietnam’s clean energy in need of a just transition

 VietNamNet Bridge – In two years time, Vietnam could stop building new coal plants, while maintaining a safe, affordable and secure energy system.

Automobile joint ventures return to to car assembling

After a period of focusing on importing cars to sell domestically, foreign invested automobile manufacturers have returned to their initial work – assembling cars domestically.

Hue national park releases rare animals into the wild

 VietNamNet Bridge – Bach Ma National Park in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue has released five mammals and two reptiles back into the wild after rescuing and rehabilitating them.

Vietnam beat Bahrain at AFC women’s champs

Vietnam’s U16 team defeated Bahrain 14-0 in the second match of the Group F qualifying round of the 2019 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women’s U16 Championship in Bangladesh on Wednesday.

HCM City traffic app now available on Zalo

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City locals can now easily view the latest update of traffic information via the mobile application Zalo, 

Japanese architect seeks an ever-inspiring Hanoi

Nearly a decade ago, the uniqueness of Hanoi’s culture and architecture drew Japanese architect Takashi Niwa to live and work here. Now, Niwa says he still feels there’s more to learn about the city as he seeks

Champa stone found in the remote Hue commune

 VietNamNet Bridge – Construction workers in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue have excavated a stone block believed to be a Champa holy item.

Intangible cultural heritage festival kicks off in Tuyen Quang

 VietNamNet Bridge – Some of the country’s intangible cultural heritage will go on show at a festival in the northern province of Tuyen Quang on September 20.

Online food order market booms

The Vietnamese online food ordering market worth $33 million is controlled mostly by foreign players.

Over $193mil. needed to repair two key runways

 The Ministry of Transport (MoT) on September 19 sent a document proposing the Ministry of Finance to allocate nearly 4.5 trillion VND (193.5 million USD) for upgrading two key runways in the country’s largest international airports.

Work starts on first low-iron quartz powder plant in Vietnam

 A joint venture of the Viet Phuong (VPG) Investment Group and Quarzwerke Group of Germany on September 19 began construction of a low-iron sand and quartz powder processing plant in Thua Thien - Hue.

Man jailed for 14 years for administration overthrowing attempt

The People’s Court of Hoa Binh on September 19 sentenced Dao Quang Thuc to 14 years in prison for conducting “activities aimed at overthrowing the people’s administration” under Clause 1, Article 79, the 1999 Penal Code. 

Oktoberfest Vietnam 2018 to kick off on October 3

 Oktoberfest Vietnam 2018, HCM City’s most exciting annual German beer and food festival, returns for its 14th year at Windsor Plaza Hotel. 

Canadian Ship Calgary conducts port visit to Da Nang

 Canadian Ship Calgary will be conducting a port visit to the central city of Da Nang, Vietnam from September 26- 30, 2018, with daily events scheduled to support the mission of building and reinforcing international relations.

Pedestrianised area to be expanded in HCM City

 HCM City authorities are planning to expand the pedestrianised area to Ben Thanh Market and 23th September Park.

Unmuzzled dogs still found on Hanoi pedestrian streets

Unmuzzled dogs still often appear on pedestrian areas by Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi despite a local ban.

Tightened control over alcohol adverts

 The National Assembly has approved the proposal to ban advertising for alcohol products with volumes of more than 15%.

Yoghurts (even organic ones) 'full of sugar'

 Many yoghurts are full of sugar and the public should not be lulled into thinking they are eating healthy products, 

Government News 20/9

 Social security needs to change ahead of the Industry 4.0, Cần Thơ, Australia cooperate in sustainable energy and agriculture, VN and Bulgaria to boost trade co-operation, ASSA 35: members share experience in social, health insurance

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc to meet with SOEs this month

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will meet with State-owned enterprises (SOEs) on September 28 in Ha Noi.