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Hanoi to install hundreds of cameras to control traffic

 VietNamNet Bridge – From now to December, Hanoi traffic police will install an additional 450 cameras in four urban districts to control traffic.

Expanding Johnson South Reef: What is China’s plot?

Former Deputy Minister of Defence Nguyen Van Rinh, confirmed that China’s construction activities on islands in Vietnam’s Truong Sa Archipelago aim at military targets, laying the foundation for implementation of the "China dream".

Highway jammed by lack of compensation

VietNamNet Bridge – A shortage of compensation for site clearance has been blamed for delays to a project to expand the North-South National Highway 1A running through the two central provinces of Phu Yen and Binh Dinh.

Rise in M&A deals stir up nation's property market

 VietNamNet Bridge – Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the domestic real estate sector have always depended strongly on the property market in the capital city, experts said.

Vietnamese volleyball player to join Thai league

 VietNamNet Bridge – Veteran Nguyen Thi Ngoc Hoa has been invited by the Bangkok Glass Club to compete in the Thai National League this year, according to the Viet Nam Volleyball Federation.

First Vietnamese film on bisexuality screened in HCM City

 VietNamNet Bridge – The first Vietnamese movie about bisexual love, Lac Gioi (Paradise in Heart) produced by Tincom Media, had its premier showing on Monday in HCM City with 800 people attending.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 16/10

Central region takes biofuel lead; Experts urge gradual consumption tax hike; Vietnamese choose fresh fruit over other snacks; HCM City to host packaging, processing, rubber expos; FDI enterprises reduce, cut losses in HCMC

Prime Minister’s EU visit featured in European media

 Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung’s visit to the European Union from October 13-18 was covered by a series of articles in the European press.

Vinacomin rakes in $76m from divestment

VietNamNet Bridge – The Viet Nam National Coal and Mineral Industries Holding Corporation has gained VND1.6 trillion from the divestment of three companies in its non-core businesses this year.

South Korea to transfer 167 technologies to Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge - Next year, South Korea will transfer 167 different kinds of technologies to Vietnamese enterprises in four main industrial sectors.

PM calls for more investment from German businesses

Vietnam is accelerating the equitisation of State-owned enterprises, offering a number of opportunities for international investors, including German investors, PM Nguyen Tan Dung informed the Vietnam-Baden Wuerttemberg Economic Forum yesterday.

Foreign-investment “super-projects” worth billions set records

 VietNamNet Bridge – Foreign investors have recently announced the development of surprisingly highly capitalized projects. However, analysts warn that Vietnam needs to remain cautious about these “super-projects”.

Thai vehicles fined for breaking Vietnamese transport rules

 VietNamNet Bridge – Eleven cars of Thai tourists entering Vietnam without temporary number plates have been fined by the police of Hai Lang district in the central province of Quang Tri.

Police official appointed as deputy chief of aviation body

Colonel Dao Van Chuong, Deputy Director of the General Economic Security Department of the Ministry of Public Security, has been assigned as Deputy Director of the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam of the Ministry of Transport.

Vietnamese, Indians to take part in marine-rescue drill

An Indian vessel named Samudra Paharadar carrying 122 members of the Indian Coast Guard arrived at Tien Sa Port in Da Nang City on October 14. During its three-day visit, the ship will join a search and rescue exercise with the Vietnam Coast Guard.

Unique antiques on display for the first time

Fifteen collectors are showcasing their antiques and paintings at the ‘Antiques Culture & Contemporary Fine Art Paintings – the National Pride’ exhibition from October 12-19 at No. 628 Hoang Hoa Tham Street in Tay Ho District in Hanoi.

The wealthiest Vietnamese in the early 20th century

 VietNamNet Bridge – Among the richest entrepreneurs in the early 20th century were the owner of Co Ba soap brand, the king of waterway transport Mr. Bach Thai Buoi, the ‘ancestor’ of the paint industry Ms. Nguyen Son Ha.

Man Booker Prize: Richard Flanagan wins for wartime love story

 Australian author Richard Flanagan has won the £50,000 Man Booker Prize for his wartime novel The Narrow Road to the Deep North.

Typhoon cancels Japan friendly

 Typhoon cancels Japan friendly; Liem draws in eighth round; Can Tho to host international U21 tournament; Dong claims yellow jersey

Step Up Revolution actress to perform on Vietnam reality show

 American contemporary dancer and Step Up Revolution actress Kathryn McCormick will perform during a gala night on Saturday celebrating the top 20 performers on Viet Nam's So You Think You Can Dance.