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Central Committee appraises Party reinforcement plan

 Members of the 12th Party Central Committee scrutinised a proposed scheme on promoting Party reinforcement on October 10, the second day of the committee’s fourth sitting. 

Da Nang protests China’s election in so-called Sansha city

 The central city of Da Nang has opposed China’s organisation of an election for the so-called Sansha city in the East Sea. 

Film seeks new take on foreign domestic workers

A documentary that takes an intimate look at the daily dramas of foreign domestic workers has premiered at Asia’s largest film festival, with its director pushing a fresh perspective on the millions employed in homes across the globe.

Bilingual book on HCM City released

 VietNamNet Bridge – Go on a fascinating journey and discover HCM City through the pages of a photobook released today, Oct 10.

84 year-old attends Duy Tan University, helps poor student

 VietNamNet Bridge – Le Phuoc Thiet, an 84-year-old man from the central province of Quang Nam, has become well known for his university attendance, but few know of his generosity and kindness.

Responsible action for tourism sustainability in Vietnam urged

 VietNamNet Bridge – Acting responsibly for sustainable tourism development is an important target and solution for the tourism sector in economics, society and environment,

World takes bold steps to protect wildlife, including elephants, rhinos and tigers

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) left Viet Nam and Mozambique in no doubt that they must crack down on the illegal rhino horn trade within a year or face the threat of sanctions.

Transport ministry submits plan to build North-South expressway

 The Ministry of Transport has submitted to the Government a project to build a four-lane expressway linking Ha Noi capital and Ho Chi Minh City for approval.

Formosa seeks to import own coal

 Decrying the low-quality of domestic coal, Hung Nghiep Formosa Co., Ltd (Formosa) wants to import coal for electricity production in its coal-fired thermal power plant located in the southern province of Dong Nai’s Nhon Trach 3 industrial park.

Vietnamese gymnasts crowned gold medallists at Szombathely World Cup

 Vietnamese gymnasts scored resounding victories at the Szombathely World Challenge Cup 2016 in Hungary on October 9 securing two gold medals in the men’s vault and parallel bars disciplines, and one bronze in the men’s rings event.


Waste threatens Nha Trang Bay

 Untreated waste from residential areas and resorts in Nha Trang City is suspected of polluting the Nha Trang Bay, which is listed among the world's 29 most beautiful bays.

Domestic sector to cover shortfall in budget collections

 The government is set to increase State budget collections from the domestic sector to offset lower collections from imports and exports.

Economic development and FTAs on Party plenum agenda

 Week-long plenum gets underway on October 9 with the country's economy a matter of great debate.

Heineken Green Room ‘Party’ comes to Hanoi

 Heineken will host the Heineken Green Room Original Sound Experiment on October 15 at the Hang Day Stadium in Hanoi.

VN fashionista Tram Nguyen attends Paris Fashion Week

 An appearance at Winter-Autumn Fashion Week in Paris by fashionista Tram Nguyen has caused quite a stir.

Pia Wurtzbach to appear on Harper's Bazaar Vietnam magazine

 Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach has posed in a beautifully elegant fashion in the latest photographs to be posted on Harper's Bazaar Vietnam magazine in the time to come.

IZ land heats up, investors sell land for profits

VietNamNet Bridge - The sharply increased demand for leased land in industrial zones (IZs) from foreign investors has prompted infrastructure developers to transfer IZ and port projects to earn profits.

Vietnamese Issac wins Rising Star award at Busan International Film Festival

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese actor Issac won the Rising Star of Asia Star Award at the 21st Busan International Festival on October 7.

Devices monitoring radioactive sources in place by Oct 30

 VietNamNet Bridge – The installation of devices to monitor 600 major radioactive sources in the country will be completed by October 30, officials said yesterday, Oct 6.

Inspection on polluted cement factories and thermal-power plants begins

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministries of Industry and Trade and Natural Resources and Environment will inspect cement manufacturing factories and thermal-power plants that pose a high risk of contamination.