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Antiques and precious paintings on display

VietNamNet Bridge – Fifteen collectors showcased their antique items and paintings at the exhibition ‘Antiques Culture & Contemporary Fine Art Paintings – the National Pride’, opened from October 12-19

HCM City rejects civil-service candidates’ TOEIC, TOEFL certificates

 VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City Department of Interior Affairs refused to accept TOEIC and TOEFL certificates for civil service examination registration, and would only take national B-level English certificates.

Scientists concerned about toxicity of “red mud” at bauxite plant

VietNamnet Bridge – While scientists have expressed concerns about the Tan Rai bauxite plant in Lam Dong province, the investor has said that the red mud discharged from the mining area is not toxic sludge but just red-colored mud and water.

Price of tuna exports climbs with use of high-tech Japanese equipment

VietNamNet Bridge – A flicker of hope has appeared among Vietnamese fishermen after Binh Dinh province’s fishermen sold tuna to Japan at a price five times higher than the domestic price.

Off the beaten tourist track, Quy Nhon is ready to be discovered

 VietNamNet Bridge – Are you looking for a peaceful, non-touristy beach free of pesky vendors, and a decent, affordable hotel near the sea?

Turkey 'to let US use bases' against Islamic State

 Turkey has agreed to let the US use its military bases in the campaign against Islamic State militants, US National Security Adviser Susan Rice says.

Height of Vietnamese lowest in Asia

 VietNamNet Bridge - The average height of Vietnamese men is 164 cm, 8 cm less than that of men in Japan and 10 cm less than men in South Korea.

Vietnam sees 3G-service boom

 VietNamNet Bridge – While SMS and voice communication services have experienced a few setbacks, data services such as 3G are becoming more and more popular.

Farmers stand to profit from Philippines’ decision to import rice

The Philippines plans to import 1.7 million tons of rice this year and even more next year, giving Vietnamese exporters a chance to bid on big contracts.  

China’s dark designs after 25 years of seizing Johnson South Reef

VietNamNet Bridge - The steps taken by China, from Hainan to Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly), from military and civilian coordination, show that China is looking for ways to implement the ambition of monopolizing the East Sea.

Sports News 13/10

 Vietnam football team defeated in Japan by Vissel Kobe; Liem out of the running in Millionaire Chess tournament; Saigon Heat out of ASEAN Basketball League play-off; Nghe An overcome T&T to claim record U21 championship

Vietnam plans to implement mobile number transfer policy in 2017

 Vietnamese mobile subscribers will be able to keep their existing numbers when switching to a different mobile service provider as of 2017, a telecommunications official has said.

Bodhisattva statue changes color

 Bodhisattva statue changes color; Huge wooden anchor found in Hue; Moving images stress need for protecting women and children; Concert to mark Vietnam-Japan friendship; HCM City: Vietnam Quoc Tu Pagoda rebuilt

Vietnam to play out last game with pride

 Viet Nam will play a game of pride against China in the last group C match at the Asian Football Confederation U19 Championship in Yangon, Myanmar today.

Hanoi’s Old Quarters now and then

 As time goes by, 36 streets and guilds in Hanoi’s Old Quarters almost remained unchanged in their architectural styles that were designed decades ago.

Typhoon Vongfong injures dozens in Japan

 Typhoon Vongfong, the strongest storm to hit Japan this year, has made landfall on the country's main islands, after injuring at least 30 in Okinawa.

Social News 13/10

19 ‘fake' school health workers fired; Three children drown in Kien Giang lake; Ministry plans to shore up reservoirs; Marijuana smuggled from Laos seized; Heart diseases to attack 20% of Vietnam’s population by 2017

Ebola: Hospital mistakes blamed for US transmission

 A US health chief has said a mistake was "clearly" made by hospital staff treating an Ebola victim in Texas, resulting in one member being infected.

Antique coins discovered in Ha Tinh

 A local family in the central province of Ha Tinh has discovered 22kg of ancient bronze coins in their garden, said Le Ba Hanh, Deputy Director of the provincial Museum.

Donors pledge $5.4bn for Palestinians at Cairo summit

 International donors have pledged $5.4bn (£3.4bn) for the Palestinians at a conference in Cairo.