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VietNamNet Bridge - In 2016, Vietnam received 10 million foreign travelers and served 62 million domestic travelers.

Discover the stunning beauty of red maple forests in Vietnam

Those who have been immersed in the colour of brilliant red maple leaves in the world will be impressed by these forests in Vietnam. Following are some enjoyable destinations in the country.

Miss Grand International preliminary competition takes place in Phu Quoc

Vietnamese representative Huyen My and other 77 contestants from around the world took part in the preliminary competition at Miss Grand International 2017 held on Phu Quoc Island, Kien Giang Province on October 23.

Sprinter Huyen wins 400m hurdle title

 VietNamNet Bridge – Three-time 29th Southeast Asian Games winner Nguyen Thi Huyen helped her Nam Dinh Province take the lead after the first day of the National Athletics Championships

Tariff cuts are bolstering FDI from APEC members

Representatives from Toray International-one of Japan’s largest producers of clothing items-are expected to come to Vietnam next month to work with authorities of Quang Ninh on a major plant in the province, also its first in Vietnam.

IDG Ventures Vietnam vice president dies at 40

 Nguyen Hong Truong, deputy head of IDG Ventures Vietnam and one of the founders of Vietnam's start-up community, died on October 22 from a stroke.

Two killed, four injured in HCM City house fire

 Two people have been killed and four others seriously injured in a fire which burnt down a house in Ho Chi Minh City's District 9 early Tuesday morning. 

Increase in number of corruption cases

 The number of corruption cases as well as death penalties handed to corrupted officials in the first three quarters of this year have increased compared to the same period last year, according to a government report.

Artist changes pace with the seasons

 VietNamNet Bridge – Lacquer paintings depicting nature, plants and flowers throughout the year are on display at an exhibition by artist Nguyen Tran Cuong.

Disaster hit households need help to resume daily lives

As people in flood-hit provinces struggle to piece together severely disrupted lives, local authorities are calling out for urgent help to deal with major damage suffered by dykes, irrigation works and other constructions.

State money wasted on empty resettlement areas

 VietNamNet Bridge – A series of resettlement houses in Ha Noi remain partially empty as their intended residents have not moved in, wasting State resources, 

Vietcombank posts 31% profit rise

 The Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Viet Nam (Vietcombank) has reported VND2.68 trillion (US$119 million) as its pre-tax profit for the third quarter, marking a yearly increase of 31 per cent.

Vietnamese fruit exporters seek opportunities in EU

 A delegation of Vietnamese fruit and vegetable export firms will travel to three European countries - France, Germany and Poland - to explore business opportunities there, baodautu.vn reported.

Nguyen Tien Minh to compete in the French Open

 Viet Nam’s top badminton player Nguyen Tien Minh will compete in the Yonex French Open 2017, which begins today in Paris.

Hanoi hosts biggest ever book fair

 More than 100 tonnes of precious old and new books will be sold very cheaply, with prices starting from VNĐ1,000, at northern Viet Nam’s  largest book fair. 

Int’l tennis tourney underway in HCM City

 The Vietnam Open 2017 tennis tournament began on October 23 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Disabled students struggle to access education

Many policies for the disabled remain impractical and have yet to help students with disabilities access tertiary education. 

Of ill repute

 The poor standing of Chinese contractors in infrastructure projects in Vietnam has cast a cloud over the Long Thanh International Airport project.

David Letterman, celebrated late-night TV host, receives U.S. humor prize

 David Letterman, a pioneering entertainer who was the longest-running host of late-night TV in U.S. history, was honored on Sunday for his contributions to American culture.

Iphone X demand will be substantial, but not exceptional: survey

 Days before Apple Inc’s much-awaited iPhone X opens for preorders, a survey by brokerage Bernstein showed that demand for the device will be substantial, but not exceptional,