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Foreign athlete claims to lose money, be peeped while bathing

 VietNamNet Bridge - While attending the Men's Futures tournament in Binh Duong province, British tennis player Andrew Fitzpatrick lost $1,000 and was peeped by a gay while he was taking a bath.

WHO helps countries banish 7 neglected tropical diseases

 VietNamNet Bridge – The World Health Organization (WHO) has developed a road map to help countries in the Western Pacific Region eliminate neglected tropical diseases to the pages of history.

Thousands of businesses revive thanks to tax exemption policy

6100 businesses have resumed their production thanks to the new policies on tax exemption or tax payment delay, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

Vietnam football: The comprehensive crisis starts?

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s football builds its house from the roof! This statement implies not only the football training system of Vietnam but the whole football economy, which is different from the world.

How taxi drivers in Saigon "steal" money from passengers?

VietNamNet Bridge - Many tourists coming to Saigon are cheated by taxi drivers by old tactics, but very effective such as meter fraud, running around, transferring passengers from one car to the other cars, etc.

Korean artists join city chamber concert

 VietNamNet Bridge – Korean pianist Joo Eun Young and soprano Cho Hae Ryong – a familiar voice to Saigonese – will perform as part of a chamber performance organized by HCMC Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera

Vietnam plays int’l friendlies before Suzuki Cup

 VietNamNet Bridge – The national squad will play host to Indonesia on October 16 and India on October 19 in the lead up to the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup in November.

End of the line for paper tickets on buses

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City plans to use technology to improve bus services, switching to smart cards from paper tickets and installing GPS's on board to keep track of them.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 2/10

 Purchasing power sees slight decline; Firms call for fewer tax adjustments; Export controls key to maintaining security; Auto bosses call for rational policy; Temporary importers must pay VND5billion deposit; Electronics industry teeters on the brink

Vietnam approves green growth strategy

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam has outlined its commitment to reducing greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions with the implementation of the Green Growth strategy, approved by the Prime Minister last week.

World must work out how to cope with ageing: UN

 Governments around the world must work out how to cope with ageing, a UN report said Monday, warning developing economies with lots of young workers may one day find their populations a drag.

OCA to inspect Ha Noi for Asian Games host bid

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has this week sent a three-strong Evaluation Committee to the three cities bidding to host the 2019 Asian Games.

GDP grows 4.73% in nine months

 VietNamNet Bridge – Gross domestic product (GDP) in the first nine months of the year is estimated to pick up 4.73% year-on-year, below the year-ago figure of 5.77%, making the year’s target of 6-6.5% more unlikely.

Hospital fees spark debate

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hailed by health officials as the catalyst for improved medical services, it seems August's health fees increase hasn't proved popular with everyone, after a number of patients complained about the lack of quality care.

Vietnam lists 11 more national relics

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam has named 11 more national relics recently, bringing the total number to 34.This is the third time Vietnam has announced more special national relics since August 2009.

Vietnamese-born French designer shines at Paris Fashion Week

 VietNamNet Bridge – Barbara Bui has released her latest collection during Paris Fashion Week, combining the stylistic modernity of both Eastern and Western culture.

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 1/10

VND15 billion raised for children with heart disease; Thousands take part as BBGV Fun Run raises $40,000 for charity; Workers return from shuttered Malaysia plant; Vehicle liability insurance to rise

Future of 4G services still uncertain

Viet Nam will delay licensing mobile operators to provide fourth generation network (4G) services until 2015, after service providers carry out test runs and an assessment of market demand for the new technology.

Football: Chen agrees to another year

 VietNamNet Bridge – Chen Yun Fat, chief coach of the national women’s football squad has agreed to extend his contract with the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) for another year.

16 movies to “explode” at local cinemas in Oct.

 VietNamNet Bridge – October sets a new record in the number of movies that will be released at local cinemas, including notable works such as “Scandal”, “Taken 2”, “Hotel Transylvania” or “Upside Down”.