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Party leader hails Vietnam-RoK relationship

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong highlighted the flourishing relationship between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea in his interview granted to the Yonhap news agency before his visit to RoK starting from October 1.

Most majestic waterfalls in Khanh Hoa

 The central province of Khanh Hoa is widely known for its pristine coastline and the stunning majesty of its waterfalls and natural landscape. Following are the top five waterfalls in the province.

What should Vietnam do to prevent China’s “new card”?

 VietNamNet Bridge - It must be emphasized that the advisory opinion process of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) will face political, diplomatic and legal barriers.

Vietnam follows low-carbon growth strategy to battle climate change

“World leaders must take climate action now” is the title of an article by Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung and two co-authors, which has received positive reaction from scholars from many other countries and international organizations.

World wildlife populations halved in 40 years – report

 The global loss of species is even worse than previously thought, the London Zoological Society (ZSL) says in its new Living Planet Index.

Many workers live in substandard rooms

 VietNamNet Bridge – Arranging accommodation for workers is a growing headache for HCM City, Dong Nai and Binh Duong provinces which have more than 70 industrial zones with about 1.8 million workers.

Former transport minister withdraws from DCIC

 VietNamNet Bridge – Former Minister of Transport Ho Nghia Dung is no longer a board member of Deo Ca Investment Joint Stock Company (DCIC), the firm has announced.

Cyclists prepare for charity adventure in Hue and Hoi An

 VietNamNet Bridge – Saigon Children’s Charity will host a Charity Cycle Adventure featuring a three-day cycling ride across some of Vietnam’s most beautiful sceneries from November 28 to 30.

Social News 1/10

Hanoi authorities seize 20 iPhone 6; More trees to be cut down in HCMC; Over 12,500 kids face HIV risk in Son La; Flood-proof housing plan benefits 50,000 families; Illegal loggers fight forest guards

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 1/10

Government bonds to be transacted online; Leverage for development of support industries; Farm export profits rise 11.4 percent; Vietnam in the crosshairs of $1b Toshiba growth plan; US$130-million integrated business park to go up in city

Economic restructuring remains difficult

 VietNamNet Bridge – The bi-annual Autumn Economic Forum 2014 held in the northern province of Ninh Binh last Saturday was seeking fresh ways to speed up Viet Nam's economic restructuring process.

Experts say assessment of Laos’ dam unconvincing

 VietNamNet Bridge – Experts have cast doubt on the environment impact statement for the project to build Don Sahong dam over the Mekong River in Laos,

New decree proposes huge hikes in land prices

 VietNamNet Bridge – A draft decree on land prices could drive investment rates much higher, businesses fear.

Japan volcano: Search suspended as eruption intensifies

 Efforts to recover the bodies of at least 24 climbers have been suspended again after the eruption on Japan's Mount Ontake intensified.

VN documentaries to screen in US

 VietNamNet Bridge – The New York-based Institute for Vietnamese Culture and Education (IVCE) will screen several documentaries on Viet Nam at universities in the United States next month.

Vietnam selects Asian Beach Games 2016 logo, mascot

 VietNamNet Bridge – A logo created by Nguyen Phuoc Duc from Ho Chi Minh City has won a contest designing logo and mascot for the 5th Asian Beach Games that Vietnam will host in 2016.

George Clooney marriage sealed with civil ceremony in Venice

 The marriage of actor George Clooney and lawyer Amal Alamuddin has been sealed with a civil ceremony in Venice.

Businesses pleased with Ministry’s new spending ceiling on adverts

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Finance, after many years of turning a deaf ear to business complaints, has agreed to lift the spending on ceiling on ads in an effort to help businesses improve their competitiveness.

Photos: Discover Tra Su indigo forest in An Giang

 VietNamNet Bridge – Tourists find the Tra Su indigo forest in southwestern An Giang Province an exciting place to visit because of its scenery and delicious cuisine.

Apartment buyers to sue Keangnam Vina

 VietNamNet Bridge – A court hearing in which apartment buyers were set to sue Keangnam Vina – the investor of the Keangnam Hanoi Landmark Tower was delayed last week.