Vietnam’s national futsal team were defeated 7-0 by Russia in the round of 16 at the FIFA Futsal World Cup in Medellin, Colombia, on September 21.

 Ten ministries have connected to the National Single Window (NSW) system, Sai Gon Giai Phong newspaper reported, citing the General Department of Vietnam Customs. 

 The National Assembly Standing Committee listened to and gave feedback on reports on crime prevention and law enforcement during its third working session in Hanoi on September 21. 

 Mexico City is willing to establish multi-faceted cooperation with Ho Chi Minh City, especially in healthcare, technology innovation and tourism.

 The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of Vietnam appointed the Central Committee of the Police's Party for the 2015-2020 tenure, naming Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong among them.

 The Vietnamese Ministry of Defence and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) always support and facilitate cooperation between artillery forces of Vietnam and Cambodia, a senior Vietnamese officer has said.

 A delegation from the National Assembly of Vietnam paid a working visit to Finland from September 18-21 to deepen legislative relations.

 Redoxy-3C, a substance used to cut pollution in lakes and researched by Hanoi and a German company, has shown positive results when being tested, according to the Hanoi Sewerage and Drainage Company.

Officials of the transport ministry say that a north-south high-speed railway is urgently neededto meet the transport requirements of cargo of large quantities, but a former NA deputy does not support the project.

VietNamNet Bridge - Some foreign cafe chains, with powerful financial capability and strong brands, have left Vietnam, but many Vietnamese chains have been prospering. 

 There is a rising number of blue number plate designate cars used by government officials seen violating traffic laws.

VietNamNet Bridge - It seems that the heyday of bank shares has returned as capital from domestic and foreign investors is flowing into the banking sector.

Official reports show the percentage of unemployed young people in urban areas is higher than in rural areas and the proportion of unemployed workers with bachelor’s degree or other higher education degrees is higher than untrained workers.

VietNamNet Bridge - iPhone 7 has yet to be officially distributed in Vietnam, but private shops are selling the phone from unofficial channels. 

 The Ministry of Industry and Trade has released a Decision on the development plan for the beer, wine and beverage sector to 2025 and vision to 2035.

 The HCMC Department of Transport has proposed five road, bridge and tunnel projects worth over VND1.8 trillion (US$80.7 million) to reduce traffic congestion in Tan Son Nhat International Airport area.

VietNamNet Bridge - Consultants and experts have recommended that Vietnam take measures to prevent foreign-invested projects from using outdated technologies, causing pollution and consuming national resources.

Agencies are planning to build an environmental monitoring system to control possible radioactive substance leakage from large-capacity energy reactors built by the Chinese and located 300 kilometers from Hanoi.

 G.O. Max I&D of South Korea is still committed to develop the horse racing course in the northern province of Vinh Phuc, even though the decree on sports betting has continued to be delayed. 

 “Market mechanisms will not solve pollution issues, only a State mechanism will,” Mr. Le Dang Doanh, senior economic expert, told Vietnam Economic Times' Investment Attraction and Sustainable Development workshop held on September 20 in Hanoi.