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Victory Cup 2018 opens for voting

VietNamNet Bridge – Bui Thi Thu Thao has the chance to win Female Athlete of the Year again at the Victory Cup this year.

Labour calls for ban on early foetus gender test

 Labour is calling for a ban on parents-to-be being told the sex of their baby after early blood tests, amid fears it may lead to abortions of girls.

Vietnam lose to Qatar in friendly U19 event

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s U19 team lost to Qatar 1-4 in the first match of the four-nation international friendly tournament held in Qatar on September 16.

Typhoon Mangkhut downgraded to tropical depression

 Typhoon Mangkhut is forecast to weaken into a tropical depression over September 17, but will still cause heavy downpours in many areas in northern and southern Vietnam, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Winners of Ha Noi International Piano Competition announced

 VietNamNet Bridge – The fourth Ha Noi International Piano Competition concluded on Saturday night with four winners.

Quang Nam's girl crowned Miss Vietnam 2018

Tran Tieu Vy of Quang Nam overcame 42 other finalists to take the crown of Miss Viet Nam 2018 in the grand finale of the pageant in HCM City yesterday.

Vietnam’s real estate market a gold mine for foreign investors

More foreign invested real estate projects have been registered recently, while more M&A deals in the sector have also been reported.

Two drivers suffocated at Quy Nhon Port

Two drivers of Hao Hung Company were suffocated in the hold of a ship belonging to the Panama-based Uni Fortune firm just around midnight Sunday at Quy Nhon Port in Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh Province.

VN must prioritize computer programming education: experts

By the time they arrive at university, it is too late for students to start learning programming, according to Google Brain Research Scientist Le Viet Quoc, who argues that coding should be taught at high schools

Strawberry needle scare: Australia probe as 'vicious crime' widens

 Australia has ordered an investigation into the discovery of sewing needles hidden in strawberries, amid growing alarm over scares across the country.

Typhoon Mangkhut: South China battered by deadly storm

 A powerful storm which killed dozens of people in the Philippines is now making its way across southern China.

BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 17/9

Central bank tightens control of payment systems, Only 10 SOEs approved for equitisation in eight months, $123m bank divident payout, Masan Group to sell treasury shares worth nearly VND11 trillion          

Serviced apartment market still hot, but occupancy rate remains at 80-88%

Since 2008, the number of foreigners working in Vietnam has increased steadily by 8 percent per annum. With that, the market of serviced apartments for lease in large cities has attracted many investors.

2018 - tough year for shrimp exports

 The Vietnamese shrimp exporters have been in a tough year in 2018 as world supply saw strong increases that brought down both shrimp price and demand in major markets. 

Over 1,000 precious items donated to Hanoi Museum

 The Hanoi Museum has received 1,017 documents and items donated by 37 individuals and organisations for its permanent display, raising its total listed exhibits to just short of its targeted figure.

US cuts anti-dumping taxes on Vietnamese catfish

 The US Department of Commerce (DOC) reduced anti-dumping duties on Vietnamese tra and basa (pangasius) fish under its preliminary conclusion of the 14th period of review (POR14) for the period from August 1, 2016 to July 31, 2017.

Vietnam’s processed coffee looks to create a buzz in global markets

 Several businesses have set up strategies to help their processed coffee products win the trust of global consumers, given their belief that Vietnamese coffee has the strength and potential to do so.

FDI makes roads into mechanical engineering

 A huge influx of FDI is making its way into the fields of mechanical engineering, and manufacturing and processing, which are expected to fuel the supporting industry in the coming years if Vietnam issues effective policies.

Hanoi hopes fees will reduce congestion

  The capital city of Hanoi is eyeing fees on personal vehicles entering the city centre in an attempt to curb worsening traffic and pollution.

Vietnam ready to compete at AFC U16 champs

 Vietnam will compete at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U16 Championship to be held in Malaysia from September 20 to October 7.