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Construction delay causes traffice jams in Da Nang

 Delay in the construction of a tunnel at the Dien Bien Phu - Nguyen Tri Phuong intersection in the central Da Nang City has worsened the traffic situation in the area during rush hour.

Over 100 Vietnamese to attend global youth festival in Russia

 A delegation of 116 outstanding young Vietnamese will take part in the 19th World Festival of Youth and Students (WFYS) in Sochi, Russia, from October 14 to 22.

Vietnamese websites suffered most from US, China cyber-attacks

 The highest number of cyber-attacks on Vietnamese websites originated from the United States and China, according to a report.

Party Central Committee wraps up sixth session

 The 12th Party Central Committee wrapped up its sixth session in Hanoi on October 11 after seven working days in a serious, democratic and responsible manner. 

Vietnamese tennis star through to next round in Thailand

 Vietnam’s Ly Hoang Nam advanced in both the singles and doubles events at the Thailand F8 Men’s Futures tennis tournament in Nonthaburi on October 10.

Vietnam Airlines may launch direct service to U.S. in late 2019

 Vietnam Airlines (VNA) will launch long-awaited direct air service between Vietnam and the United States in late 2019, said VNA general director Duong Tri Thanh.

High tides damage 20-m anti-flood barrier in Can Tho

High tides over the last few days damaged a 20-metre section of an anti-flood construction work along riverbanks in Can Tho City’s Ninh Kieu District, affecting the property of dozens of households

Foreign filmmakers on jury at 20th Vietnam Film Festival

 Three International filmmakers, Jonathan Hyong-Joon Kim, Roger Garcia and Karolina Bielawska have been invited to participate in the jury of the ASEAN Film Awards at the 20th Vietnam Film Festival.

High recruitment demand for senior and middle-level managers continues

Latest Navigos Group report confirms increasing need for senior and middle-level managers in Vietnam, particularly in manufacturing sector.

Japanese investor jumps into lucrative petrol retail market

VietNamNet Bridge - Idemitsu Kosan has opened its first 100 percent foreign owned filling station in the country.

Thai firms keep up local M&A interest

 In the near future, Thai investors are likely to remain enthusiastic buyers of Vietnam’s equitised state firms and private companies in various sectors.

Photo contest yields snapshots of national life

A vertical photo depicting a papaya tree rising from a narrow gap between residential buildings in HCM City, taken by Tran Vu Quang Duy, won first prize at a photo contest for young Vietnamese artists.

Foreign firms to keep lead in exports

 The foreign-invested sector, with electronics taking the lead, is expected to continue occupying the lion’s share of Vietnam’s exports over the next few years.

Stunning images of Vietnam national costume at Miss Grand pageant

Vietnamese representative Huyen My will wear a traditional long dress (Ao Dai) weighing 30 kilograms in the National Costume competition at Miss Grand International 2017 pageant on October 12.

Hanoi traffic police officers to work in Da Nang during APEC Summit

 More than 100 Hanoi traffic police officers have been sent to Danang City for the APEC Summit scheduled to take place in the city on November 6-11.

Company violates mining regulations in Dien Bien

Illegal road blocks, failure to follow safety mining procedures and disregard of public safety are among the violations of a mining company operating at Muong Ang District

Chinese tourists led to shops using only Chinese workers

VietNamNet Bridge - Some domestic and Chinese partners have refused to cooperate with licensed Quang Ninh tour operators and shops not using Chinese workers.

Air quality getting worse as legal loopholes still exists

VietNamNet Bridge - The air pollution in Vietnam is increasing in urban areas and industrial zones, mostly due to legal loopholes. 

Low price of electricity generated by bagasse discourages investors

Sugar mill owners remain cautious about plans to generate electricity from bagasse, while experts say the low price of electricity produced from bagasse makes investors hesitate to invest in the field.

In Vietnam, tuition for tertiary education lower than K-12

VietNamNet Bridge - Tuition for 4-5-year training at university is just equal to tuition for one year at k-12 schools.