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Cuban Foreign Minister to visit VN

 Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla will pay an official visit to Vietnam from September 9-12 with the aim of further fostering friendly relations between the two nations.

Russia to supply Sukhoi Superjet 100 to Vietnam

 Vietnam and Russia on September 6 reached an agreement under which Russia will supply Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) to two air transporters: Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet Air.

Image: International marine rescuers compete on the beach of Da Nang

 VietNamNet Bridge – Da Nang City in coordination with Surf Live Saving Vietnam held an international marine rescue contest themed A Festival for Coast Guards on September 7.

Photos: Autumn Festival colors cover the country

VietNamNet Bridge - Across the country, from Hanoi to Saigon, the colors of the Autumn Festival have come to every corner, with all families are ready for a festive night full of meaning.

Children welcome Mid Autumn festival

 VietNamNet Bridge – One of the biggest celebrations of the year, the Mid Autumn festival brings families together to share food and fun.

International music fest reaches to the stars

 VietNamNet Bridge – Leading Vietnamese and foreign performers will gather at the Monsoon Music Festival, the first-ever "Made in Viet Nam" international music festival.

Ministry tries to control beer consumption as local authorities promote beer sales

 VietNamNet Bridge – While the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) attempts to control  beer production and consumption, the leaders of many provinces and cities are encouraging people to drink beer.

Political News 8/9

 Vietnam hopes for more cooperation in HR development; Vietnam’s National Day marked in Belgium, US; Vietnam, Hungary seek stronger ties through friendly meeting; Construction starts on new highway

Vietnam develops ties with Myanmar

 General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) Nguyen Phu Trong said Viet Nam attached great importance to developing and expanding its multi-faceted co-operation with Myanmar.

VN, Russia strive to wrap up FTA

 Viet Nam and Russia are stepping up efforts to conclude negotiations for the signing of a free trade agreement (FTA) between Viet Nam and the Customs Union of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan in early 2015.

Rising sea levels threaten central region's coastline

VietNamNet Bridge – Rising sea levels over the last decade caused the disappearance of many beautiful beaches and protected forests in the central province of Quang Nam and are now encroaching on coastal residential areas

Vietnam looks to one million Russian visitors by 2020

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam is expected to welcome one million Russian tourists by 2020, tripping the current level, according to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT).

HCM City puts priority on key road construction

 VietNamNet Bridge – The city has been mobilising funds for 20 transport works since the beginning of the year to ensure faster completion of the projects, with the aim of easing traffic congestion.

Vietnam to go ahead with new Hanoi-HCM City route

Though a simulated flight showed somewhat unsatisfactory results, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has stated it still believes in the feasibility of the route between Hanoi and HCM City over Laos and Cambodia airspace.

Japanese teen wins VN Open

VietNamNet Bridge – Nineteen-year-old Japanese badminton player Nozomi Okuhara won the women's singles title at her first attempt following a convincing 21-15, 21-11 victory over compatriot Aya Ohorial

India Pakistan floods: Kashmir city of Srinagar inundated

 Devastating floods have left much of the main city of Indian-administered Kashmir under water, as residents are evacuated or retreat to their rooftops.

Ukraine truce shaken by new shelling

 There has been fresh shelling near Donetsk airport in eastern Ukraine, raising fears that a recently agreed ceasefire may collapse.

Ministry delays ban on imported old equipment

 VietNamNet Bridge – With Circular No 20’s enforcement having been delayed, Vietnam now does not have any “doorkeeper” regulation to prevent outdated technologies from entering the country.

Ministry withdraws policy on revised length of primary, secondary schooling

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET), which has vowed to reform the national education system, has retracted several new policies, causing confusion.  

Iraq crisis: Obama to set out 'US offensive against IS'

 US President Barack Obama is to set out his "game plan" against Islamic State militants in a speech on Wednesday.