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When contemporary dance mixed with digital arts

Contemporary dance mixed with digital arts, called “Hakanai”, has been performed by France-based dancer Akiko Kajihara at Star Galaxy Theatre at 87 Lang Ha Street, Hanoi.

Seven intangible cultural heritages recognized

 The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism (MoCST) announced a list of seven new national intangible cultural heritages.  

Philippines President arrives in Hanoi

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte landed at Noi Bai International Airport on September 28, beginning an official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of President Tran Dai Quang.

US keeps duties on VN frozen shrimp

 US will continue imposing anti-dumping duty on Vietnamese frozen warm water shrimp to the US market after the second five-year sunset review, reported the Viet Nam Competition Authority (VCA).


V. League awards announced

 Sebastian Gaston Merlo of Da Nang finished top goal-scorer and was named player of the season in V.League 1, the Vietnam Professional Football Joint Stock Company announced.

OPEC agrees modest oil output curbs in first deal since 2008

 OPEC agreed on Wednesday modest oil output cuts in the first such deal since 2008, with the group's leader Saudi Arabia softening its stance on arch-rival Iran amid mounting pressure from low oil prices.

Asian Beach Games: Vietnam remains in first position

 Host Vietnam shined with sweet victories on September 28 at the fifth Asian Beach Games (ABG5), continuing to lead the medal table with 28 gold medals

Intel not to close unit in Vietnam

  Intel will not close its Vietnam unit, said Pham An Duong, Marketing Director at Intel Vietnam, on September 28. 

Vietnam top legislator begins Myanmar visit

 National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan arrived at Nay Pyi Taw on September 28 night, beginning her official visit to Myanmar from September 28-29 at the invitation of her Myanmar counterpart Mahn Win Khaing Than. 

Social News 29/9

 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

Experts warn about Hoang Anh Gia Lai’s plan to sell land

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

Hydropower plants causing more accidents

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

Vietnam’s archaeological treasures to be exhibited in Germany

 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’s special cuisine

 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.

Paradox in steel production in Vietnam

 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.

Unenthusiastic response to bicycle project

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

Head transplant operation in Vietnam planned

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.

Tourism industry to make more use of general aviation

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. 

Russian cars subject to 0% tax

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

HCM City's flood control program to need big funding

 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.