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US promotes overseas study activities in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge – Nearly 90 American universities and colleges will arrive in Vietnam for the Institute of International Education’s overseas study exhibitions in HCM City, Hanoi, and Da Nang.

Vietnam, US hold 6th political, security, and defence dialogue

 VietNamNet Bridge – Both sides have expressed satisfaction with the consistent development of bilateral relations over the year.

World population to hit 9.7 billion in 2050

 The world's population will rise to 9.7 billion in 2050 from the current level of 7.1 billion and India will overtake China as the world's most populous nation, a French study said Wednesday.

Hanoi: Cyclos to be replaced by tramcars

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Hanoi City People's Committee has allowed Hoan Kiem District to expand the tramcar tours, to gradually replace cyclo tours.

Typhoon Wutip kills five, injures 159

 VietNamNet Bridge – Tropical storm Wutip, the tenth to hit Vietnam this year, has so far killed five people, injured 159 and left two missing after sweeping across the central region early this week.

Marathon to be held in picturesque Ha Long Bay

 An international marathon will be organised in Ha Long, Quang Ninh Province on October 10.

Dictionary gives chapter & verse on VN culture

 VietNamNet Bridge – Here's a "Must-Have" book with gems to delight the reader on every page.

Hanoi tramcars in the past and the future (photo)

 VietNamNet Bridge – The exhibition “Hanoi tramcars in the past and the future” by the Hanoi Digitization group opened early this week, introducing nearly 50 three-dimensional paintings of the Hanoi’s tramcars in the past.

Vietnam’s coffee industry rumored to be collapsing

 VietNamNet Bridge – The rumor that the Vietnamese coffee is nearly falling down has been spread out through the world’s forums. There is no smoke without fire.

North-South railroad submerged, all trains canceled

 VietNamNet Bridge - From the evening of October 1, all trains from the Hanoi Railway Station to the southern provinces will be cancelled because the railway crossing Hoang Mai commune of Nghe An province is totally inundated.

In pictures: Dams broken, thousands of households submerged in floodwaters

Yesterday morning the two largest dams in Tinh Gia distric, Thanh Hoa province ruptured, submerging hundreds of houses and the National Highway 1A which connects the north to the south.

14 movies at local cinemas in October

 VietNamNet Bridge - This month, the audiences are enjoying two notable horror films - "Last Summer" and "Insidious 2" and two Vietnamese films - "How To Fight in Six Inch Heels" and "Funny Money”.

Inbound tourism enjoys robust growth

Having seen international arrivals posting almost double-digit growth in the year to date, travel firms and the national tourism authority expect to reap sweet fruit this year as October will usher in the peak season for the inbound segment.

Vietnam climbs IT software exports ladder

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam has surpassed India in software exports to Japan to rank second behind China and is also among the top 10 software exporting nations, according to the IT industry business group.

Obama blames Republicans for government shutdown, defends Obamacare

 U.S. President Barack Obama on Tuesday blamed Republicans in Congress for the federal government shutdown, and defended his signature health care law.

GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 2/10

 Vietnamese, Thai parties tighten ties; President gets behind female empowerment; Vietnam to make positive contribution to APEC 21; NA Chair prioritises education

Japanese reluctant to pour capital into VN property market

 VietNamNet Bridge – Though admitting that the Vietnamese real estate market has great potentials, Japanese property firms still keep hesitant with the investment opportunities in the market.

Fonterra confirms talks with Danone over botulism scare damages

 New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra confirmed Wednesday it was in dispute resolution talks with French food company Danone over compensation regarding the false botulism scare in August.

More FDI flows into science-technology

VietNamNet Bridge – Foreign direct investment attraction in the January-September period has exceeded the year’s target and amounted to over US$15 billion, with a large amount seen flowing into science and technology. 

World's biggest bronze drum cast in Thanh Hoa

 VietNamNet Bridge – Metalworkers recently cast the world's biggest bronze drum at the private workshop of artisan Le Van Bay in the central province of Thanh Hoa's Thieu Hoa District.