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Vietnam among top 10 places to jet off in Fall: Fodor

 The world's largest publisher of English language travel and tourism information, Fodor’s has cited Vietnam as among top 10 places to go in Fall-the most romantic season of the year.

HCM City gateway upgrade to cost $84m

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City will need an investment of nearly VND1.9 trillion (over US$84.4 million) to renovate a section of National Highway No 1A at its western gateway in Binh Chanh District.

Three Vietnamese hotels among 34 best ones in Asia

 Hyatt Regency Danang, Park Hyatt Saigon and Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi have been listed among 34 best hotels in Asia by Business Insider.

VN pianist sits on music contest jury in Poland

 VietNamNet Bridge – Chopin Competition Gold Medalist Dang Thai Son was unanimously voted vice president of the jury at the 17th International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw, Poland on Saturday.

Vietnam rise two spots in FIFA women's rankings

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Viet Nam women's national football team moved up two spots to 33rd position in the latest FIFA rankings for the third quarter of the year.

VN-origin singer Thanh Bui in UN's Global Goals video

Australian Vietnamese singer Thanh Bui and world’s renowned stars including Jennifer Lopez, Jennifer Lawrence and Kate Winslet have appeared in “We are the People”- United Nations’ Global Goals video.

Third prize for Vietnam at ASEAN photo contest

 Vietnamese contestant Ho Van Dien has been awarded the third place prize for his entry ‘Mother and Sons’ at the ASEAN biodiversity photo contest, recently held in Los Banos in the Philippines.

Military Bank to merge with Song Da Finance

 The Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank will complete its merger with Song Da Finance Company this year, the bank reported on its website after a shareholder meeting yesterday.

Saigon covered by 'fog' of pollution: In pictures

 VietNamNet Bridge – In the past few days HCM City was covered with fog until noon. Meteorological experts called it "dry fog," caused by air pollution.

Taking a loss like Coca Cola

VietNamNet Bridge - In February 1994, Coca Cola began doing business in Vietnam after the US lifted the trade embargo against Vietnam, with initial investment capital of $163 million. Since then, the soft drink manufacturer has never made a profit.

"Scent of Green Papaya" in the top 100 best Asian films of all time

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese names have been included on the lists of the 100 best Asian films of all time and 100 outstanding Asian directors.

Kuwaiti Ambassador hailed for promoting cooperation with Vietnam

 President Truong Tan Sang praised Kuwaiti Ambassador to Vietnam Hamad Saleh Al Jutaili for sparing no effort to further friendship and cooperation between the two countries at a farewell meeting in Hanoi on October 6. 

Party Central Committee discusses socio-economic performance

 The 11th Party Central Committee touched upon socio-economic situation in 2015 and tasks in the following year during the second working day of its 12th plenary session in Hanoi on October 6. 

Vietnam enters new playground after TPP negotiation ends

 VietNamNet Bridge - According to many experts, the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement will be the "push" for Vietnam’s economic development. 

FM Spokesman: TPP helps Vietnam expand cooperation

The fresh conclusion of the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement negotiations will enable Vietnam to expand cooperation and deepen her relations with leading partners in the region and beyond, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Le Hai Binh said. 

Ministries at odds over special consumption tax on autos

 VietNamNet Bridge – While the Ministry of Finance wants the highest special consumption tax rate imposed on autos, at 75% of a car’s value, the Ministry of Industry and Trade is pushing for a maximum of 150%.

Phuoc Tich ancient village embodies Hue beauty

 VietNamNet Bridge – 40 km north of the central city of Hue is the small village of Phuoc Tich, which has changed very little in hundreds of years. The modest, peaceful village is a popular destination in Hue.

Concert marks 150th birthday of Carl Nielsen

VietNamNet Bridge – The HCMC Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera will stage a concert to mark the 150th birthday of late Danish composer Carl Nielsen at the HCMC Opera House in District 1 at 8 p.m. on Friday.

New regulations on investment abroad

Investors in overseas projects are allowed to transfer abroad an amount of foreign currencies not more than 5 percent of their total capital contribution to the venture, and not more than $300,000.

Scientist suggest ‘living together’ with floods by creating spaces for water

Dr. Ho Long Phi, director of the HCM City National University’s Center for Water Management and Climate Change, believes that it would be better to deal with flooding by ‘living together with water’ by expanding spaces for floodwaters.