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VN-Belgium expert network established for sustainable neighbourhoods

A network on building sustainable neighbourhoods was established between Vietnam and Belgium on Wednesday in the capital city. 

VN's top chess-player at risk of elimination at World Cup

 Le Quang Liem’s undefeated streak ended on Wednesday after he lost to world No 41 Vidit Santosh Gujrathi in the second round’s first match of the Chess World Cup in Georgia.

Casino business: Commercial banks allowed to provide services

 Commercial banks will be allowed to trade and provide foreign exchange services related to the casino business from next month.

HSBC upbeat on VN economy

VN’s economy is well positioned for growth in international trade and will continue to experience high growth over the next three to five years, said CEO of HSBC Vietnam, Pham Hong Hai.

Ministry outlines three growth scenarios for 2018

 The Ministry of Planning and Investment has outlined three scenarios for economic growth next year as part of its preparation for developing a socio-economic plan.

Vietnam takes preventive measures against bird flu

 The Department of Preventive Medicine requested the healthcare sector and relevant agencies to conduct measures to tackle avian viruses, with the likelihood of outbreaks in the country still high.

Part 1: The strong rise of Phu Quoc

VietNamNet Bridge - Phu Quoc Island in Kien Giang province, together with Van Don in Quang Ninh and Bac Van Phong in Khanh Hoa, has been chosen to develop a SEZ in the future.

Students walk bumpy roads to school in mountainous areas

Pa Ve Su Secondary School in Muong Te district, the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau welcomes 271 students in the 2017 - 2018 school year, including 175 boarding ones, despite difficulties.

Top legislator hails relations with Egypt

Vietnam treasures and wishes to promote the friendship and multi-faceted cooperation with Egypt, especially in politics-diplomacy, culture, sports, tourism, and education-training, said NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan. 

Nguyen Tien Minh in third round of Vietnam Open

 Nguyen Tien Minh of Vietnam won his first match at the Việt Nam Vietnam Open badminton tournament, beating Mek Narongrit of Thailand 21-14, 21-16 yesterday in HCM City.

Some upcoming events in Hanoi & HCM City

 District X hosts show of local DJs, Music show honours late composer Pham Duy, Arts centre to present “Reallusion” dance performance, Improvisation with Domdom club

Tran Anh Hung to join 2017 Tokyo International Film Festival

Vietnamese-born French director Tran Anh Hung will participate in the 2017 Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF), which will be held from October 25 to November 3, as one of the most outstanding filmmakers in Southeast Asia.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 7/9

 Mooncake output and prices higher than last year, Low global demand drives down rice price, Ministry says will relax rice export regulations, Can Tho eyes expanded ties with Australia in hi-tech agriculture

Northern, central areas brace for Storm Guchol

A tropical depression near Luzon Island of the Philippines is predicted to strengthen into Typhoon Guchol, which will land in the East Sea, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Ministry warns about hand-foot and mouth disease rise

 The Ministry of Health has issued a warning that the current season, which is when students gather for the new school year, is when cases of hand-foot and mouth disease in children are on the rise.

Vietnam’s mine action effort documentary screened in Geneva

 “A Shared Experience: Striving for Safety”, a documentary about clearing landmines in Vietnam, was screened on the sidelines of the seventh Meeting of States Parties of the Convention on Cluster Munitions in Geneva on September 5.

Vietnam to include human rights in education

 Vietnam has approved a project that aims to make human rights an integral subject in education nationwide by 2025. 

Vietnam, Cuba promote cooperative ties

Vietnam and Cuba need to continue boosting cooperation in politics, economic-trade and investment in an effective manner, Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh said. 

Overseas remittances to HCM City reach $3 billion

Overseas remittances to HCM City through official channels in the first eight months of 2017 were estimated at 3 billion USD, a year-on-year increase of 5 percent, sourced mostly from the US and Europe. 

Hurricane Irma worsens Latin America's fuel supply crunch

Hurricane Irma has shut down oil terminals across the northern Caribbean, worsening a fuel supply crunch in Latin American countries that have struggled to meet demand since Hurricane Harvey disrupted shipments