UNFPA helps Vietnamese localities fight domestic violence, Human trafficking ring busted in northern border province, Thai Film Festival 2016 in HCM City, Child protection campaign launched, More than 3.3 million students borrow loan

VietNamNet Bridge - Experts see worrying problems if Hoang Anh Gia Lai Group (HAGL) sells land in Laos and in Vietnam.

VietNamNet Bridge - An accident at Song Bung 2 hydropower plant has extended the list of hydropower projects that have posed danger. 

 More than 400 of Vietnam’s archaeological treasures will displayed at the LWL Museum in Germany from October 7 to February 26 to celebrate more than 40 years of diplomatic ties between the two countries.

 Thai Binh province is situated in the Red River Delta empties into the sea. Blessed with favorable natural conditions, Thai Binh province also offers unique festivals and food.

 Though there has been an abundant supply of steel for construction, there is a serious shortage of steel for the supporting industry. That is reason why Vietnam has spent billions of dollar to import steel annually.

 The National Traffic Safety Committee’s plan to encourage people to use bicycles to reduce congestion has been deemed impractical by several experts.

VietNamNet Bridge - While Italian neurosurgeon Dr Sergio Canavero says a human head transplant surgery may be carried out next year in Vietnam, Vietnamese agencies say they have not been informed about this.

Helicopters, seaplanes and hot-air balloons are used in tourism activities in other countries, but in Vietnam, a lack of a legal framework and programme development have stalled their use. 

 A quota of Russia motor vehicles will be subject to a zero per cent tax rate when being imported into Vietnam from October 5.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The HCMC government will spend VND97.3 trillion (US$4.36 billion) on a major program to combat floods in the 2016-2020 period.

 In advance of the free-trade agreements on Vietnam’s horizon, foreign companies are looking for strong investment opportunities-like those found in the country’s packaging industry.

 The Foreign Ministry, in collaboration with other ministries, held a meeting in Hanoi on September 28 to provide the media with information about human rights in the country. 

  An ASEAN conference on the application of laws, policies and practices to the identification, management and treatment of victims of trafficking, especially women and children, was held in Jakarta, Indonesia on September 28.

 Timor Leste is keen on learning national development experience from Vietnam as well as enhance bilateral win-win cooperation, President Taur Matan Ruak told the new Vietnamese Ambassador to Timor Leste, Hoang Anh Tuan on September 27.

 The Vietnamese Government is working to improve investment climate and create the best possible conditions for foreign businesses, including those from the Republic of Korea, to invest in the country.

 Parking lots in HCM City have refused to compensate owners of hundreds of motorbikes and cars which were damaged in the flood in HCM City.

 Xuan Kien Auto JSC (Vinaxuki) has expressed its desire to resume working on its dream of “Made in Vietnam” cars.

More than 200 photos taken by 13 photographers featuring the beauty of Vietnam are on display at the "Vietnam Smile" exhibition on Ly Thai To Street, Hanoi.

 Postcards are always of great historical and social interest. Here’s a look back at images of 36 Hanoi city streets of yesteryear drawn from a stunning collection of unique historical postcards.