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Bulletproof vehicles used by Hanoi mobile police forces

VietNamNet Bridge – The Hanoi Mobile Police Regiment is now equipped with modern vehicles and weapons to protect big events and ensure political security and social order.

Western remake 'The Magnificent Seven' opens Toronto Film Festival

 A merry band of outlaws and hired hands kicks off the Toronto International Film Festival on Thursday in "The Magnificent Seven," leading a slew of action films

What will happen when the state divests from Habeco and Sabeco?

Some analysts think the Vietnamese beer market will be flooded with foreign brands that will try to buy the shares of beer makers Habeco and Sabeco after the state divests from the companies as planned.

VFC’s film on love, friendship wins VTV Awards

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam Television Centre (VFC)’s Zippo, Mu Tat Va Em (Zippo, Mustard and You) won three prizes at the 2016 Viet Nam Television (VTV) Awards.

Saigon Int’l Rugby 10s Tournament to kick off

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Saigon International Rugby 10’s Tournament is scheduled to kick off at RMIT University’s campus in District 7 in HCM City on September 17.

Korean to be taught at schools in HCM City, Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – Four secondary schools and high schools in HCM City in upcoming 2016-2017 academic year will teach Korean as part of a pilot programme, according to the city’s Department of Training and Education.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 9/9

Govt acts to help struggling Dung Quat Oil Refinery, Eleven win first-ever sugar bids, 7M trade surplus with US at $17 billion, Local companies struggle shifting from cheap and fast, Budget deficit to expand over remaining months

Vietnamese farmer to receive FAO award

 The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific will honour Pham Thi Huan, a Vietnam farmer, for her outstanding achievements in agricultural production.

Russian experts talk legal path to peace, stability in East Sea

 Leading Russian experts and researchers on Asia-Pacific discussed how a legal path helps secure to peace and stability in the East Sea at a round-table workshop in Moscow on September 8.

Vietnam takes part in UN peacekeeping defence ministerial meeting

 A delegation of Vietnam’s Ministry of National Defence took part in the United Nations Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial meeting in London, the UK, on September 8, together with defence ministers and officials from 75 countries. 

Vietnam looks to closer ties with UNDP, UNFPA

Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung has expressed Vietnam’s wishes to solidify cooperation with the UNDP and the UNFPA at the two organisations’ meeting at the UN headquarters in New York, the US. 

Vietnam’s spa honored as best in Asia

 VietNamNet Bridge - Harnn Heritage Spa at InterContinental® Danang Sun Peninsula Resort in Da Nang City won the title of Asia's best spa at the World Spa Awards 2016 in Italy on Monday.

Full foreign ownership okayed for first pharma firm

 Domesco Medical Import Export Joint Stock Corporation has become the first pharmaceutical firm allowed to raise the foreign ownership cap to 100% after it got approval from the State Securities Commission of Vietnam. 

U.S. investor to build hi-tech hospital

U.S.-based Quantus Corporation on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding with the Saigon Hi-Tech Park (SHTP) to develop a state-of-the-art hospital here using advanced medical technologies.

More cruise ships to visit Vietnam ports

 More cruise ships will sail to Vietnam from late this year as an extension of their itineraries in Asian countries including China, which has emerged as an appealing market for international cruise lines, according to local travel firms.

Formosa requested to build waste treatment ponds

 Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha has requested Formosa Ha Tinh to build ponds for waste treatment in its site and only when fish in these ponds can live will the firm be allowed to discharge waste into the sea. 

Hanoi to repave inner-city streets

 Streets in 12 inner-city districts of Hanoi will be paved with flagstones which have a lifespan of up to 50 to 70 years, instead of current cement bricks.

‘Tam Cam: The Untold Story’ invited to join Busan Film Festival

Vietnamese movie ‘Tam Cam: The Untold Story’ has been invited to join the 21st Busan International Film Festival held in the Republic of Korea (RoK) from October 6-15.

Vietnam health inspectors to check Suntory Pepsico Vietnam products

 Chief inspector at the Ministry of Health Dang Van Chinh today announced its plan to send inspectors to Suntory Pepsico Vietnam for a thorough check of firm’s products.

New amusement park for Hanoi

 The Sun Group has held a breaking ground ceremony for the Kim Quy (Golden Turtle) Amusement Park in Hanoi, inspired by Disneyland.