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Full-moon festival toys recall the old days

VietNamNet Bridge – Star-shaped lanterns, paper masks, tin-made ships, lion heads and paper doctors  are traditional toys still sold in Hanoi on the occasion of the Full-Moon Festival.

Downpours play havoc with Nghe An, Ca Mau, Kien Giang provinces

 Torrential rains have ravaged the Nghe An central province and the southern provinces of Ca Mau and Kien Giang over the past few days.

Lao Ambassador honoured with friendship insignia

 The outgoing Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Somphone Sichaleune was presented the insignia “For Peace and Friendship among Nations” on September 18, in recognition of his contributions to enhancing the two countries’ relations.

NA committee considers economic integration’s impacts

 The Government’s report on outcomes of international economic integration since Vietnam joined the World Trade Organisation (WTO) was scrutinised at the National Assembly Standing Committee’s 41 st meeting on September 18.

VN seeks to accelerate signing of FTA pact with EU

 Deputy Prime Minister Vu Van Ninh has asked Vice President of the European Commission (EC) Valdis Dombrovskis to help accelerate the signing of the EU- Vietnam free trade agreement (EVFTA).

Party chief concludes official visit to Japan

 Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong arrived in Hanoi on the afternoon of September 18, successfully concluding his official visit to Japan made at the invitation of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

Vietnam aims to export high-end, quality rice

VietNamNet Bridge - Experts have urged changing the rice export strategy: instead of growing high-yield rice and exporting rice in large quantities, it should focus on exporting high-quality products at high prices and building a national brand.

Tree-loving Arem embrace technology

 VietNamNet Bridge – To the Arem people in Quang Binh Province, the forest is a treasure that could sustain them for generations, so they protect it with diligence - while enjoying TV and music on their smartphones.

Image: 10 tourist experiences to try in Nha Trang

 VietNamNet Bridge – Swimming at Bai Dai, taking a boat trip in Van Phong Bay, visiting Ponagar tower, enjoying a mud bath, and playing underwater sports are among the experiences that tourists should try when they come to Nha Trang.

Property developers see opportunities in Ha Long market

Ha Long is seen as an appealing property market in the country's northern region, with rich potential for development and possessing a mild climate, beautiful landscape and prime location.

Festival celebrates ethnic then singing

 VietNamNet Bridge – Singing groups from across the country will gather to celebrate the fifth National Festival of the Traditional Then Singing of Tay, Nung and Thai ethnic groups,

Int’l tennis players to participate in Vietnam Open

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnam Tennis Federation has announced a list of international tennis players who are to compete in 2015 Vietnam Open slated for October 10 at Lan Anh tennis club in Ho Chi Minh City.

Social News 19/9

 South Vietnam has most dengue fever infections, Trans-Asia Railway project needs $3.46mil for two stretches, USAID helps Vietnam prevent pandemic threats, Vietnam advised to build strong TB research network

Logistics market and the 3PL war

VietNamNet Bridge - Despite big difficulties, Vietnamese logistics firms have been trying to expand their operation scale.

HCM City lacks science teachers who can teach classes in English

VietNamNet Bridge - General schools in HCM City do have enough teachers qualified to teach science subjects in English. Despite high demand, math and science subjects in English are taught at only 10 high schools in the city.

World’s first woman who visits globe’s three extremes comes to Vietnam

People cannot imagine how a small and slender woman with eyeglasses on her gentle face and her short hair with bangs has had such great courage and determination to become the first Hong Kong person and the first woman in the world

Hanoi remains off-putting to investors

 Hanoi’s plan to attract $200 million in the total investment capital this year to the city’s industrial zones has proved quite challenging as only 30 per cent of the target has been reached as of now.

A former guide gives Ha Noi travel tips

 VietNamNet Bridge – Get lost in the Old Quarter, mingle among the many street food stands, and other ideas for how travellers can make the most out of a first visit to the crazy but cozy capital.

Lantern masters

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Mid-autumn festival is an occasion for children to play with traditional toys, especially shadow lanterns and star lanterns.

Only 20 Indochinese tigers left in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – It is estimated that about 20 Indochinese tigers and nearly 100 Asian elephants are left in the wild in Vietnam, heard a workshop in Ho Chi Minh City on September 17.