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Vietnam wins shuttlecock silver

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese team won the first silver medal at the ongoing World Shuttlecock Championships in Rome, Italy.

White baby tiger works as photo model at Saigon Zoo

 VietNamNet Bridge – The 30-minute program for tourists to take photos with a newly-born white tiger last Saturday and Sunday at the Saigon Zoo has attracted many visitors.

E-commerce growing on mobile platform

 Consumers are becoming increasingly used to shopping online, with e-commerce enterprises saying online transactions are growing strongly.

Sparkling Ba Dinh Square on National Day

 VietNamNet Bridge - To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the National Day (September 2), the Ba Dinh Square and many streets in Hanoi are decorated with national flags, banners and decorative lights.

56 sentenced to prison for online gambling

 VietNamNet Bridge – The People's Court in HCM City on Tuesday handed down prison sentences ranging from nine months to eight years to 56 people involved in illegal online gambling on the website188bet.com.

Mekong sees medical specialist shortage

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta faces a severe lack of medical specialists, especially in life-threatening fields such as tuberculosis and leprosy.

Vietnamese businesses face technical barriers in world market

VietNamNet Bridge - While tariff barriers have been removed within the framework of free trade agreements (FTAs) that Vietnam has signed, technical barriers have barred domestic enterprises from entry into the world market.

Vietnam rise in global football ranking

 Vietnam’s men’s football moved up one spot in the World Football Federation (FIFA)’s ranking table, released on September 3.

Son Doong tops Smithsonian's top places to see in 21st century

Smithsonian magazine has announced its 21st Century Life List, including the world's fastest roller coaster, the world's deepest dive, etc. Notably, Vietnam’s Son Doong, the world's largest cave, topped the list.

Vietnam boosts cooperation with Massachusetts State

Top legislators of Vietnam and the US discussed measures to enhance collaboration between Massachusetts State and Vietnamese localities, particularly in economy, finance, education and training, during their meetings in the US State on September 4.

Vietnamese movie competes in Montreal Film Festival 2015

 The film titled Cau Vong Khong Sac (Rainbow Without Colour), directed by Nguyen Quang Tuyen, competes in the First Films World category at the Montreal Film Festival 2015.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 4/9

PMI down to 51.3 in August, KIS Korea looks to expand ownership in KIS Vietnam, Monthly government bond trading down 50%, Dong Nai's largest wharf opens for business

Kenny G to perform in Hanoi next month

 VietNamNet Bridge – The American renowned saxophonist will perform only one night in Hanoi on October 13.

17 movies to be released in Vietnam in Sept.

 VietNamNet Bridge - "The Transporter Refueled", "Everest", and “Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials" are the most-awaited movies of Vietnamese audiences this month.

Changes to seven tax laws proposed

 Proposals to change seven tax laws will have a major impact on enterprises, Head of the Legislation and Policy Department under the Ministry of Finance, Mr. Pham Dinh Thi said.

Northeastern region's cultural fest to feature games, exhibitions

 Hundreds of people from 10 provinces will participate in various entertainment activities that will be held as part of the ninth Culture, Sports and Tourism Festival of the northeastern region.

Social News 4/9

 HCM City applies new car registration fees, Fishermen hit back at sand dredging threat, Two die in Yen Bai scaffolding collapse, Vietnam’s poverty reduction, economic development hailed, Nearly 16 mln USD for flood management in Thua Thien-Hue

$458 million for Sun Group's new Phu Quoc project

 On September 4 the Sun Group will officially begin construction of a resort and amusement complex on Hon Thom Island and a cable car line connecting it with Phu Quoc Island, which has been approved by the Kien Giang Provincial People’s Committee.

Trang Bang Rice Paper – A traditional food of Tay Ninh

 VietNamNet Bridge – Trang Bang is one of the oldest residential areas of Tay Ninh Province. In current times, even though the old village has developed into a busy urban area, the local people still preserve the traditional cuisine,

Traditional operas to be staged

 Three famous Vietnamese cheo (traditional opera) plays will be staged in September as part of an art tour named Tieng Trong Cheo (The Sound of Cheo Drum).