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Vietnam seeks to lure more Russian travellers to hotspots

 VietNamNet Bridge – The tourism sector will carry out measures to attract more Russian visitors to Viet Nam as there is huge potential for the development of the Russian market,

Vietnam’s highway investment rate one of highest worldwide

 VietNamNet Bridge – The investment rate in highway projects in Vietnam, one of the highest in the world, has resulted in higher road taxes for Vietnamese.

Disney flew from Singapore to Vietnam on VietJet’s flight

Mickey Mouse, Goofy Dog, Donald Duck, Minnie Mouse and Snow White - the most-loved characters from Walt Disney’s cartoons – arrived at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in HCM City today on a VietJet Air flight from Singapore.

Quang Binh: Big kidney stone removed from female patient

VietNamNet Bridge – Doctors of the Vietnam – Cuba Friendship Hospital in the central province of Quang Binh removed a big kidney stone as large as a bowl (10x6 cm in size) from the right kidney of a 51-year-old woman.

Berries in cancer therapy trial

 Wild berries native to North America may have a role in boosting cancer therapy, according to a study in the Journal of Clinical Pathology.

1mil public servants declare personal assets, only one penalized for dishonesty

More than 944,000 officials and public servants had to declare their assets, but only five cases were verified and only one was punished for dishonesty, according to a Government Inspectorate report released on September 15.

Vietnam Airlines to replace all aircraft in three years

 VietNamNet Bridge - In the next three years, the national air carrier Vietnam Airlines will replace its current fleet of Boeing 777 and Airbus 330 aircraft with more modern ones.

Art & Entertainment News 18/9

Ho Ngoc Ha to represent Vietnam at MTV EMA 2014; Top int'l DJ to play in City on world tour; Famous mezzo-soprano holds first recital; Co Tu cultural expressions get national heritage status; French journalist presents photos to Hoi An

Vietnamese-American billionaire among 1,000 richest people in the world

 VietNamNet Bridge - The total value of assets of Hoang Kieu, a Vietnamese-American billionaire, just hit $2.8 billion, which placed the 70-year-old businessman on Forbes’ list of the 1,000 richest billionaires in the world.

Close-up of the ‘smart house’ in HCM City

 VietNamNet Bridge – A smart house called Samsung House has opened at 88 Dong Khoi Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. It is equipped with smart appliances of fancy design.

US Fed offers no hint on rate rise as stimulus ends

 The US Federal Reserve has reiterated that it will raise interest rates once a "considerable time" has passed after its stimulus programme ends in October.

Photographer Ba Han brings 'Vietnam moment' to Japan

VietNamNet Bridge - Photographer Ba Han has gone to Japan with his “Vietnam moments” photo collection to attend the International East Asian Photo Culture Forum at the invitation of the Japanese Photography Association.

Sports News 18/9

 Beach football team to participate in AFF championship; Vietnam to compete in Youth Chess Championship; Defender Toan says goodbye to ASIAD after ankle injury

Vietnamese mathematical talents come from all over the country

 VietNamNet Bridge – With a system of high schools for the gifted located throughout the country, Vietnam has been able to produce many students with top mathematical skills.

Outstanding exhibitions in September

 This September seems to be a favourable month for exhibitions covering a wide range of artistic fields. Let's check out the most outstanding exhibitions this month.

Japan's JFE withdraws from $3b Guang Lian steel plant project

 JFE Group of Japan has announced it has cancelled its investment in the US$3-billion Guang Lian steel plant project at Dung Quat Economic Zone in central Quang Ngai Province.

Average revenue per person lowest in region, but Pay-TV remains popular

 VietNamNet Bridge – The average revenue per user (ARPU) in the Vietnamese pay-TV market is the lowest among ASEAN countries, which could harm the market in the long term.

Nine dead, 10 injured in wake of Typhoon Kalmaegi

 Typhoon Kalmaegi left at least nine people dead and 10 injured after making landfall in northern provinces Tuesday night.

Binh Duong couple charged for brutal child abuse

 Police in the southern province of Binh Duong will prosecute a couple for brutally beating their three-year-old daughter.

Emerging artist to feature in Thailand

 VietNamNet Bridge – Artist Ha Manh Thang will showcase a painting collection at the Thavibu Gallery in Bangkok from September 20 to October 18.