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Association pledges action for domestic steel firms in tax evasion accusation

  The Viet Nam Steel Association will protect the interests of local firms after Vietnamese steel exporters were accused of tax evasion in the United States, said the association's vice chairman, Nguyen Van Sua.

Vietnam, Germany convene strategic management groups’ meeting

 The fourth meeting of the Vietnam – Germany Strategic Management Group was held in Hanoi on October 12.

Vietnam contributes to dynamic, prosperous Mekong sub-region

Vietnam has been making practical contributions to turning the Mekong sub-region into a dynamic and prosperous economic area via CLMV and ACMECS cooperation framework, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh has affirmed.

Michael Jackson outstrips Prince, Bowie as top-earning dead celebrity

Michael Jackson topped an annual list of the top-earning dead celebrities on Wednesday for the fourth straight year, far outstripping fellow musical icons Prince and David Bowie who passed away earlier this year. 

Progress over heritage in HCM City

VietNamNet Bridge – Demolition work on the Sai Gon Tax Trade Centre, built by the French 135 years ago, began yesterday in HCM City to make way for a 40-storey office and hotel tower and the first metro subway route. 

Tran Quoc - Hanoi’s oldest pagoda

VietNamNet Bridge - Tran Quoc is an ancient pagoda located in a corner of Hanoi’s West Lake and is one of the most famous Buddhist temples in Vietnam. 

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 13/10

VSSA proposes annual tenders for sugar import quota, Local firm launches video-on-demand service, Vietnam steel exporters accused of tax evasion in U.S., Vietnam ranks third for remittances in Asia, Suspending raw cotton import from Ghana

Ha Long Bay, Hanoi pho among can’t-miss things in Asia

 Ha Long Bay and pho in Hanoi have been named among 50 can’t-miss attractions, foods and experiences in Asia by US news website Business Insider. 

Second Asia-Europe Music Festival opens in Hanoi

 The second Asia- Europe Music Festival and the 34th Asian Composers League Festival and Conference kicked off at the Hanoi Opera House on October 12.

Stench from lakes, landfills, road dust threatens health of residents

 VietNamNet Bridge – Doctors have warned residents living or working in high air pollution areas of HCM City and Ha Noi about the serious health risks coming from the stench emitted from polluted lakes, landfills and by road dust.

U19s Vietnam to make mark at continental championship

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnamese U19 squad have arrived in Bahrain for the Asian football championship and set a humble target for the event.

VN-Indian director to present boxing story

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese-Indian fight master, actor and director Peter Hein is working with Vietnamese staff on the new boxing film Sam Hoi (Penitent), a joint Vietnamese-Indian production. 

PPP to boost science, tech progress

 VietNamNet Bridge – The upcoming pilot programme for Public-Private Partnership (PPP), which was recently approved by the Prime Minister, will focus on strengthening the country’s science and technology progress.

Free Hanoi tours begin

Hanoi has introduced free walking tours around the Old Quarter to mark the opening of the Center for Tourist Information and Assistance at 28 Hang Dau Street in the capital’s ancient area.

HCM City anti-flooding fails to keep up with climate change

 HCMC has spent US$900 million to deal with flooding but worsening flooding after heavy rains has proved the city’s efforts ineffective. Experts attributed the issue to outdated and short drainage system, climate change and rampant urban construction.

Fine art replicas from wood scraps

 For nearly 40 years, Binh Minh commune, Trang Bom district, southern Dong Nai province has been well-known for making unique fine art items from wood scraps which are exported to many countries.

Ly Hoang Nam out of Vietnam Open after second round

 Ly Hoang Nam could not spring any surprises against No 8 seed Tatsuma Ito of Japan in the Vietnam Open tennis tournament held in HCM City yesterday.

Changes in depression symptoms tied to lung cancer survival

 Worsening depression symptoms are associated with shorter survival for lung cancer patients, particularly those in the early stages of disease,

Amazon challenges Apple and Spotify with new music streaming service

Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O) on Wednesday launched a full-fledged music streaming service with subscriptions as low as $3.99 per month for owners of its Amazon Echo speaker, accelerating the industry trend toward more flexible pricing

IT firms offers most competitive salaries in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge - The news that the IT sector offers the most competitive pay in Vietnam coincides with a report that Vietnam lacks IT professionals.