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A day in Trai Mat

 VietNamNet Bridge – It might be an interesting experience for tourists to be a gardener at Trai Mat, an outskirt area which is 8km away from Da Lat City.

Vietnamese queue up for cups of coffee at foreign, local chains

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnamese beverage market, including tea and coffee, according to market survey firm Euromonitor, is making lots of money and attracting droves of customers to foreign and local cafes.

Political News 24/9

 Party General Secretary to visit the Republic of Korea; PM hails Vietnam-Russia anti-corruption efforts; President tours Central Highlands Kon Tum province; Foreign military attachés visit Diplomatic Academy; Lao leader welcomes Vietnamese guest

Vietnam treasures ties with Singapore

Vietnam always places high importance on boosting stronger ties with ASEAN member countries including Singapore, Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong told former Prime Minister and Emeritus Senior Minister of Singapore, Goh Chok Tong.

Emerging from the shadow of giants

 VietNamNet Bridge – Apple and Samsung have created their own products to lessen their dependence on Google. And, Vietnamese IT firms should do the same to escape from the shadow of giants such as Apple and Samsung.

Social News 24/9

 Pink-eye spreads throughout northern region; Action slows on citizens' complaints; Healthcare seems better to patients after fee rise; Manhunt for accused child abuser; Vietnam to test cancer-causing ingredient in Colgate toothpaste

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 24/9

Car imports skyrocket in 8 months; Vietnam ascends to largest fish supplier of Colombia; Many new projects added to coal development plan; PM instructs to cut half business starting, dissolving time; Debt support out of shrimp, tra fish farms’ reach

Vietnam adds one more rice seller to highly concentrated markets

The government has decided that Vinafood 1, together with Vinafood 2, will be the two leads to conduct negotiations and make direct transactions with highly concentrated rice markets (where there are few exporters of rice).

Photos: Mass weddings for people with disabilities in HCM City

 VietNamNet Bridge - A mass wedding was held for 20 disadvantaged couples, including 12 couples with disabilities in HCM City, on September 19.

White tiger kills schoolboy at Delhi zoo

 A white tiger has attacked and killed an Indian schoolboy at Delhi zoo, officials and witnesses say.

Syria: US begins air strikes on Islamic State targets

 The US and five Arab allies have launched the first strikes against Islamic State (IS) militants in Syria.

Doctor Yersin - Honourary citizen of Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge – The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of central Khanh Hoa Province has announced the State’s decision to posthumously confer the “Honourary citizen of Vietnam” title on doctor Alexandre Yersin.

Singapore Senior Minister’s visit to promote strategic partnership

 VietNamNet Bridge – The September 23-26 visit by Senior Minister of Singapore Goh Chok Tong to Vietnam is sure to boost bilateral strategic partnership,

Thai, Japanese, South Korean retailers overtake Vietnamese counterparts

 VietNamNet Bridge – Thai, Japanese and South Korean retailers are rushing to enter the market in Vietnam, putting pressure on domestic manufacturers.

Are State-funded movies a waste of money?

 VietNamNet Bridge – Millions of US dollars have been invested in state-owned movie projects, but the films are still no popular with audiences.

Device containing dangerous radioactive materials found

 VietNamNet Bridge – The police on September 18 found the missing device containing dangerous radioactive material sources at a house in Tan Phu District in HCM City.

Making money from traffic jams in HCM City

 VietNamNet Bridge – Some people can earn a million dong a day from helping drivers during traffic jams in HCM City, Vietnam’s largest city.

Boy’s cornea damaged after Chinese-made toy explodes

 VietNamNet Bridge – A battery in the controller of a Chinese toy car exploded, injuring the right eye and fingers of an 11-year-old boy from the central province of Ninh Thuan.

Minister takes part in test of first locally-made autonomous underwater vehicle

 VietNamNet Bridge - At Cam Ranh Shipyard in Cam Ranh City, Khanh Hoa Province, on September 21, the Vinashin High-Tech Investment and Development JSC tested its autonomous underwater vehicle named Hoa Binh.

Famed artisan of Hue invited overseas to cast bronze bells

 VietNamNet Bridge - Born into a family that has cast bronze items in Hue City for several generations, Nguyen Van Sinh has pursued the tradition to become a well-known bronze caster.