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Nguyen Thanh Ngung wins eighth walking title at national champs

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Thanh Ngung added the eighth title in a row to his medal collection after winning at the National Athletics Championships on Wednesday in HCM City.

How should Vietnam treat overseas remittances?

The newly released World Bank’s “Migrating to Opportunity” report shows that in 2015, ASEAN countries received a total $62 billion worth of overseas remittances. 

Broken dyke threatens central area

VietNamNet Bridge – Gradual landslides along the coast in central Quang Binh and Quang Tri provinces have hastened the collapse of the local sea dyke and threatened thousands of residents living nearby.

Hanoi prepares detailed anti-flood master plan

 VietNamNet Bridge – A 500-year flood cycle scheme to protect downtown Ha Noi is part of a detailed flood prevention master plan that municipal agencies are working on.

Vietnam seeks funds for new airports

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnamese government wants domestic and foreign investors to fund airport infrastructure in the country, 

Eco island fights flood of rubbish

 The island of Tam Hai, off the coast of Quang Nam, has been struggling against a flood of household garbage treatment after the failure of a rubbish-fired furnace.

Ly Hoang Nam ousted from Vietnam Open men’s singles

 Top Vietnamese tennis player Ly Hoang Nam was ousted from the first round of the men’s singles of the Hung Thinh Vietnam Open 2017 in HCM City on October 24.

Halloween parties in Saigon

 Hungarian DJ Dave Vincent will perform at a Halloween celebration at the Lighthouse in HCM City on October 28.

Concert to celebrate Canada Day

 The Consulate General of Canada in HCM City in collaboration with Soul Live Project will host a special piano concert “From Far and Wide” on November 3 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Canada.

Anti-State instigator gets six years in prison

 The People’s Court of the northern province of Thai Nguyen sentenced 24-year-old Phan Kim Khanh to six years imprisonment for conducting anti-State propaganda in a public trial on October 25. 

Vietnam gear up for semi-finals of AFF futsal champs

 Vietnam’s national futsal team are aiming to reach the semi-finals of the upcoming AFF HDBank Futsal Championship to qualify for the 2018 AFC Futsal Championship.

Mural artworks on An Binh island

 Mural artworks themed "I love seas and islands - born to live wild" on An Binh island, Ly Son district, Quang Nam, aim to raise the awareness of environmental protection among locals and tourists.

Malaysia wishes to further boost ties with Vietnam

 Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has affirmed that Malaysia wishes to continue promoting multifaceted cooperation with Vietnam. 

Transport minister, gov’t inspector general dismissed

 The National Assembly (NA) relieved Truong Quang Nghia of the post of Minister of Transport and Phan Van Sau of the post of Government Inspector General on October 25.

Flower festival to return to Da Lat in December

 The 7th Da Lat Flower Festival, themed “Flowers of Da Lat – Miracle from the good earth”, will return to Da Lat city, the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong from December 23-27.

Deputy PM: Vietnam wants investment in airport infrastructure

The Vietnamese government wants domestic and foreign investors to invest in airport infrastructure in Vietnam, Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue told corporate executives of Zurich Airport.

Mekong Delta tourism infrastructure needs investment

 The 5th Mekong Delta investment forum (MekongInvest 2017) took place in Can Tho city on October 25 to call for investment in tourism projects across 13 regional localities.

National Assembly looks into draft laws on state secret protection, cyber security

 The National Assembly reviewed reports on the draft Law on State Secret Protection and Law on Cyber Security during its fourth session in Hanoi on October 25. 

Vietnam's top badminton player eliminated from French Open

 Vietnam’s Nguyen Tien Minh was defeated in the qualifying round of the men’s singles of the Yonex French Open 2017 in Paris on October 24.

EU issues yellow card warning to Vietnam over fisheries exploitation

 The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development’s Directorate of Fisheries held a press conference in Hanoi on October 25 regarding the European Union’s issuance of yellow card warning to Vietnam over its fisheries exploitation.