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Hanoi to host int'l film festival

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hundreds of films from 32 countries and territories will vie for the Best Work award at a large-scale fete next month.

New generation has big boots to fill

 VietNamNet Bridge – It is going to be a huge challenge for the current generation of Vietnamese footballers to match the achievements of their predecessors.

VinaCapital claims $4b casino project near realisation

Vietnam-focused asset management firm VinaCapital states that it will soon conclude partnership negotiations with a foreign partner for the long-delayed $4 billion South Hoi An integrated casino resort in central Quang Nam province.

Experts divided over old ship imports

 VietNamNet Bridge – A revised law allowing the import of used ships has inspired spirited debate amongst authorities and experts. While some believe the law will boost the profitable shipping industry,

Firms fail to pay social insurance

 VietNamNet Bridge – Delayed social insurance payments are a burden on the Viet Nam Social Insurance Fund, Hoang Van Dung, vice chairman of the Viet Nam Chamber of Commerce, told Thoi bao Ngan hang.

Martial arts festival to be held in November

 VietNamNet Bridge – More than 60 teams will participate in the 30th Traditional Martial Arts Festival Ha Noi Open, which will be held from November 14 to 16 at the Cau Giay Gymnasium in Cau Giay District.

Taekwondo artists to compete in World Poomsae Championships

 VietNamNet Bridge – As many as 29 martial artists will represent Vietnam at the 9th WTF World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships, scheduled to take place in Aguascalientes, Mexico from October 30 to November 2.

Conductor strings together VN, classical style

 VietNamNet Bridge – Prolific Vietnamese-American composer PQ Phan creates modern classical music that evokes the sounds of Viet Nam.

Viet Nam jump to 136th in FIFA rankings

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam have jumped six places to 136th in the International Federation of Football Association's (FIFA) rankings for October, despite not playing any matches last month.

Domestic steel mills face uphill battle against Taiwanese giant Formosa

VietNamNet Bridge – Formosa, the Taiwanese steel manufacturer, has advantages over domestic rivals thanks to investment incentives offered by the government.

Hard Rock Cafe plans Halloween scare

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hard Rock Cafe HCM City will host two "Excitingly Scary" Halloween events on October 31 and November 1.

Home purchase by foreigners-on-the-spot real estate export

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam is considering changing the amended Housing Law, which is under discussion, to make it easier for foreigners and Vietnamese expatriates to buy houses in the country.

Image: Hoan Kiem Lake - Hanoi's green treasures

 VietNamNet Bridge - Hoan Kiem Lake is the most distinctive symbol of the capital, associated with the legend of King Le Thai To returning the magic sword to the turtle god after defeating the Ming invaders in the 15th century.

A visit to H’Mong King’s palace

 VietNamNet Bridge – Sa Phin Valley in Dong Van Commune, about 140 kilometers from the northwestern city of Ha Giang, is renowned for a nearly one-hundred-year-old palace of Vuong Chinh Duc

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 25/10

MHIVA opens new factory to supply passenger doors for Boeing777; Vietnam 2nd fastest-growing smartphone market in SE Asia: GfK; Vietnamese, German firms join hands to power Con Dao Islands

EU leaders agree CO2 emissions cut

 EU leaders have reached a landmark deal to cut greenhouse emissions by 40% by 2030, compared with 1990 levels.

Photos: Clouds floating over Bach Ma Peak

 VietNamNet Bridge - Visitors to the mountain of Bach Ma can enjoy panoramic views of untouched and magic beauty, the fresh air and cool weather all year round.

Vietnam to sign crucial trade agreements

 VietNamNet Bridge – Between now and mid-2015, Vietnam is scheduled to sign a number of free trade agreement (FTA) with its major economic partners.

Plagiarism in schools rampant

While plagiarism has increased at an alarming level, affecting both teaching and research, management agencies say it is difficult to control because of vague laws on the unethical practice.

Viet Nam to compete in Futsal Grand Prix

VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam will participate in the International Futsal Grand Prix to be held in the city of Sao Bernardo do Campo, Brazil, from November 11 to 16.