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SOCIETY IN BRIEF 16/9

 HCM City launches new bus route, Vietnam’s achievements in ozone layer protection hailed; Former deputy chief inspector prosecuted for taking bribes

Vietnamese cargo ships face foreign competition

 Vietnamese shipping companies are losing local market share as importers and exporters continue to choose foreign shippers.

Taking the bubble wrap off Vietnamese kids

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Duyen, a mother living in Phuoc Dong Commune, Nha Trang City, started a public debate two weeks ago when she posted a video on her Facebook showing a group of fourth-grade students,

NA mulls more agricultural tax exemption, reduction

 VietNamNet Bridge – Law makers yesterday (Sept 15) discussed the Government’s proposal on further tax reduction and exemption for agricultural land use.

Hanoi's first railway project taking shape

The Hanoi Railway Project Management Unit has released new photos of the progress of the Cat Linh-Ha Dong urban railway construction, which has been underway since October 2011.

French singer expresses her love for capital Hanoi in song

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Noi has millions of lovers all over the world and each person expresses their love for the city in different way.

Vietnam mulls future plans: rice or fruit exports?

VietNamNet Bridge - Experts have called on Vietnamese leaders to rethink whether Vietnam should become a big rice exporter or fruit export power.

Samsung to replace or refund 1 million U.S. Galaxy Note 7 phones

 Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (005930.KS) formally recalled 1 million Galaxy Note 7 smartphones sold in the United States, replacing or refunding the flagship phones,

Foreign funding proposed for smart traffic system

 VietNamNet Bridge – U.S.-based Vigilant Solutions Inc. has suggested the HCMC government develop a smart traffic control system using around US$300 million to be lent by the investment bank Morgan Stanley.

Amazing beauty of Xuan Dai Bay

 VietNamNet Bridge - Located at the foot of Gang Mount, Xuan Dai Bay is a famous tourist site of the central Province of Phu Yen.

Nam and partner enter Men’s Futures’ semi-finals

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ly Hoang Nam and partner Bowen Ouyang advanced to the semi-finals of the Viet Nam F4 Men’s Futures tennis tournament in Binh Duong Province.

Vietnam seeks more international support to combat climate change

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam is looking for more support from the international community to better deal with the impact of climate change and cut greenhouse gas emissions. 

Paraguay beat Viet Nam in World Cup Futsal

 VietNamNet Bridge – Paraguay beat Viet Nam 7-1 in the second match of Group C of the FIFA World Cup Futsal in Medellin, Colombia, yesterday morning, Sept 15.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 16/9

 GM recalls 1,300 Chevrolet Aveos in Vietnam, Standard Chartered pledges support for Vietnam growth, August auto sales up 29% y-o-y, VN expects $2.5b gain in fruit, vegetable exports, Ministry eyes reducing price fixing

Italy to launch 500-euro arts bonus for 18-year-olds next month

 Emerging from an underfunded school system into a bleak jobs market, Italians turning 18 this year at least have one birthday treat to look forward to -- 500 euros ($562.10) from the state to spend on cultural items

IT vacancies, applications on the rise

 VietNamNet Bridge – More than 40 top high-tech companies will participate in Tech Expo 2016 to be held in Ha Noi this Saturday (September 17).

Higher retirement age weighed

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs is collecting comments on a 2012 Labor Code revision plan in which retirement ages and work hours of local employees could rise.

HCM City urged to inspect thousands of trees

VietNamNet Bridge – The Viet Nam Green Trees and Parks Association has urged the HCM City Transport Department to allocate more funds to examine 5,500 trees in the city after two people were killed by falling trees in the last three weeks.

Vietnam’s most colourful farmers market

The Dong Van upland district located in the outrageously beautiful, rugged and mountainous province of Ha Giang is home to one of the most vibrant and busiest farmers markets in Vietnam.

Cow racing festival in An Giang

Cow Racing Festival has existed for a long time in the Seven Mountains Region of An Giang Province. The Festival is held on SeneDolta day of the Khmer ethnic minority people in the Mekong Delta to express gratitude toward ancestors.