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A Vietnamese citizen confirmed dead in Taiwan

 The Vietnam Economic and Cultural Office (VECO) in Chinese Taipei confirmed that it had received official information on the death of a Vietnamese citizen from authorised agencies of China’s Taiwan.

Fake cancer medicine uncovered

The National Steering Committee for the Prevention and Control of Smuggling, Trade Fraud and Fake Commodities under the management of the government has confirmed that the cancer treatment medicine H-Capita 500mg is fake, not just low quality. 

Chaos as hundreds battle to get gifts for the dead in HCM City

 Hundreds of people gathered on Tuesday around the Cho Lon area in Ho Chi Minh City's District 5 to collect money thrown out by local families and companies during the Amnesty of Unquiet Spirits Festival.

Catfish exporters need to unite as exports face trade barriers

VietNamNet Bridge - Analysts say that Vietnamese catfish exporters are willing to ‘fight to the death’, but they refuse to band together to discuss solutions to settle common problems.

Vu Lan and the Amnesty of Unquiet Spirits Festival in Hanoi

 Thousands of Hanoians gathered on the streets outside of Phuc Khanh Pagoda since last night in order to attend the Vu Lan and the Amnesty of Unquiet Spirits Festival.

Central bank admits shortcomings after violating protocols

The State Bank of Vietnam said it will thoroughly implement all of the Prime Minister’s instructions by adopting solutions to enhance the quality and the efficiency of its operations while improving its inspections of the banking sector.

500 workers to go to Japan to study agriculture skills

The southern province of Binh Phuoc is planning to send 500 people to Japan to learn about hi-tech agriculture.

Tiger cubs soaked in alcohol found in Lam Dong

 Police in the central highlands province of Lam Dong have found two dead tiger cubs at a local timber workshop. 

Warnings over previous Made in Vietnam car failure

 Director of Xuan Kien Automobile Joint Stock Company (Vinaxuki) Bui Ngoc Huyen claims the failure of Made in Vietnam cars was particularly due to capital difficulties.

Uganda keen on boosting ties with Vietnam

 Vietnamese Ambassador to Tanzania Nguyen Kim Doanh paid a courtesy call to Uganda’s Prime Minister Ruhakana Rugunda, who expressed his wish that relations between Vietnam and Uganda will be enhanced soon.

SEA Games 29: medallist tests positive for doping

 An unnamed medallist at the 29th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, which concluded in Malaysia on August 30, has tested positive for a banned substance.

Vietnam ICT Summit 2017 this week

 The seventh edition of the Viet Nam ICT Summit 2017 will take place in Ha Noi on Wednesday, organised by the Viet Nam Software and IT Services Association.

Vietnam seeks global help to lift agriculture sector

 For the first time on August 25, Australia announced its agriculture strategy in Viet Nam, identifying economics, innovation and security as priorities in the agriculture co-operation between the two countries.

High-tech farms offer vision of future

 The introduction of a credit package to finance high-tech agriculture has been lower than expected due to many barriers.

VN to build customs bond system

 The Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation (GATF) will help Viet Nam to establish a customs bond system – part of the country’s efforts to modernise and reform administrative procedures relating to import and export.

Korean racer wins fourth stage of VN cycling tournament

 Lee Min-woo won the fourth stage of the VTV International Cycling Tournament - Ton Hoa Sen Cup on September 5.

Danang Dragons lose opening match to newcomers

 Defending champions Danang Dragons lost to freshmen Thanglong Warriors in the opening match of the Vietnam Basketball Association League in Hanoi yesterday.

Dong Thap releases million fish into the wild as stocks decline

 Dong Thap Province authorities released over a million fish into the Tien River in Sa Dec city on Monday as part of efforts to regenerate aquatic resources.

Mooncake inspections begin ahead of mid-autumn fest

 Inspections of mooncakes, jams, candies and other foods for the Mid-Autumn Festival will be enhanced nationwide at the request of the Ministry of Health’s Food Safety and Hygiene Department. 

Hanoi hosts international oncology conference

 Advances and discoveries in the field of oncology are being presented at the first Vietnam multidisciplinary oncology conference being held in Hanoi on September 5 and 6.