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Foreign press: Vietnam likely to reap biggest gains from TPP

 Vietnam is expected to be one of the biggest winners of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement, especially its garment and footwear sectors, thanks to the elimination of tariffs in the US and other major importing nations.

Viettel launches mobile network in Tanzania

 The military-run Viettel Group launched its telecom services under the brand name Halotel in Tanzania on October 15. 

Vietnam takes lead in measuring multidimensional poverty: Minister

 Vietnam takes lead in measuring multidimensional poverty: Minister, Training of sappers for UN peacekeeping missions inspected, Central agencies’ 12th Party Congress concludes, NA Standing Committee discusses draft law on associations

Equipment that saves fuel raises controversy

VietNamNet Bridge - Nguyen Huu Trong of Hanoi has created a piece of equipment that allows a 40 percent savings of fuel, and has been granted an exclusive patent by the National Office of Intellectual Property (NOIP).

US religious freedom report inadequately depicts Vietnam: Spokesperson

 Although the US Department of State’s 2014 International Religious Freedom Report acknowledges Vietnam’s achievements in the field, it regrettably continues to highlight inadequacies and cites erroneous information about Vietnam.

Over 4,700 households to be moved for Long Thanh Airport

 As many as 4,730 households in the southern province of Dong Nai will be relocated to make room for construction of the Long Thanh international airport.

Vietnam, Myanmar sign MoU on anti-corruption

 The Government Inspectorate of Vietnam and Anti-Bribery Commission of Myanmar (ACM) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on fighting corruption. 

China’s activities in Sansha city void of sense: FM spokesman

 China’s activities in the so-called Sansha city have no legal foundation and do not change the fact that Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago belongs to Vietnam. 

Vietnam, China strengthen land infrastructure cooperation

 Vietnam and China held the first ministerial-level session of the working group on land infrastructure cooperation in Beijing on October 15 to seek more practical and effective cooperation mechanisms in the field. 

Vietnam, Laos commit to boosting ties

 Vice President Nguyen Thi Doan and her Lao counterpart Bounnhang Vorachith reached a number of commitments to boost bilateral ties during their talks in Vientiane on October 15. 

Daniel Nguyen to play in Vietnam Open's quarter-final

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese American Daniel Nguyen defeated Adrian Menendez Maceiras of Spain to secure a ticket to compete in the men's singles quarter-finals of the Viet Nam Tennis Open in HCM City yesterday.

Journey to Vietnam’s southern tip

 VietNamNet Bridge – Dat Mui, a commune in Ngoc Hien District of Ca Mau Province, has been widely known as the southernmost area of Vietnam.

Social News 16/10

Dengue fever cases continue to climb, Kien Giang officials jailed for embezzlement, Bach Mai doctors successfully handle two complicated cases, Women under-represented in local elections: report says

TPP helps Vietnam balance economic dependence on China

Vietnam’s admission to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement will not negatively affect Vietnam - China trade relations. If Vietnam can improve its competitiveness, the trade relations between Vietnam and China will be more balanced.

Is it time to retire the school uniform?

School should be fun and encouraging to students, though some find it hard getting through the entire day, particularly while they're locked into a tight, constraining set of clothing called a "school uniform".

Salaries to rise with GDP growth in Vietnam, survey

 VietNamNet Bridge – The manufacturing industry is one of the three industries that will see the highest salary increase rate for the entire year of 2015.

Resort real estate appealing to foreigners

Richard Leech, Executive Director of CBRE Vietnam, tells about the resort real estate market following the introduction of new legislation.

Art & Entertainment News in Brief 16/10

Exhibition displays Vietnam’s sacred objects, Vietnam's landscapes to appear on UK TV, Queen songs to be covered at Hard Rock Cafe, Hypersonic Music Festival to hit HCM City, Top DJs to play spooky Halloween fest

Cameras to monitor traffic on highways

 Cameras will eventually be installed on all highways in Vietnam to identify drivers breaking the law, a press conference organized by the Ministry of Transport reviewing activities in the third quarter was told.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 16/10

Thai hotel operator comes to Vietnam, EVN focuses on completion of key power projects, Experts: PPP may boost agri-insurance growth, Garment, fibre, fabric exports hit nearly US$20 billion