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Hue returns to play at volleyball tournamen

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s veteran volleyball player Pham Kim Hue will return to play for Vietinbank in the PetroVietnam - Ca Mau Fertiliser Cup 2018, said one of the organisers.

BMW owner arrested for fatal car crash

Police on Wednesday issued an arrest warrant for the owner of a BMW who allegedly killed one woman and injured another six after she drove into several vehicles at a traffic light in HCM City last weekend.

Vietnam foresees new wave of Japanese investments

 Strengthened bilateral ties between the two countries as well as Vietnam’s high economic growth and improved business environment will usher in a new wave of Japanese investment in the South East Asian country, experts said.

Investors pour money into hotel projects

VietNamNet Bridge - The number of hotels in Vietnam in 2017 increased by 21.9 percent, a high growth rate compared with the 10.5 percent in 2016. 

Liem beats Brazilian chess grandmaster at Isle of Man Open

Vietnam’s No 1 chess player Le Quang Liem beat Brazilian grandmaster Krikor Mekhitarian in the third round at the Isle of Man (IoM) International Chess Tournament, held on Tuesday at Villa Marina, Isle of Man, England.

Man fined $4,000 for exchange of $100

Police in the southern city of Can Tho plan to propose less harsh punishments on foreign currency exchanges at unlicensed organisations after a citizen was fined VND90 million (US$4,000) for trading a $100 banknote

Defence minister attends 8th Beijing Xiangshan Forum, visits China

 Defence Minister General Ngo Xuan Lich is leading a high-level military delegation on a trip to China to take part in the 8th Beijing Xiangshan Forum, which runs from October 24 to 26.

Vietnamese cyclist to compete for Lotto–Soudal Ladies in Belgium

 Vietnamese cyclist Nguyen Thi That will compete for Lotto–Soudal Ladies, a women's professional cycling team based in Belgium, next year.

Quince Saigon lives up to the foodie hype

Among the newest eateries to enter the bustling HCMC foodie scene, casual fine dining spot Quince is one name that everyone is raving about. The Nomad Quynh went to find out if it lives up to the hype.

Hanoi strengthens efforts to stop sex selection

 Hanoi will strengthen enforcement efforts against the practice of sex selection in an effort to control the capital’s growing gender imbalance, the municipal Health Department said.  

Vietnam looks to deepen relations with UN

 Vietnam has made active contributions to the United Nations’ activities and the country’s prestige and international status have improved since it joined the UN on 20 September 1977. 

Solutions needed to ease Mekong Delta flooding

 Local authorities in the Mekong Delta are taking serious measures to prevent flooding caused by high tides during the annual flood season in the area.

Mekong Delta likely to face drought, salinity in winter-spring crop

 The Mekong Delta region’s rice farming area in the 2018-2019 winter-spring crop is 1.57 million hectares, but the region is forecast to face drought and salinity, especially in coastal areas.

NA conducts group discussion on socio-economic affairs

 Vietnam has seen significant socio-economic progress over the past time, stated Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc at a group discussion on the matter in the morning of October 24 as part of the National Assembly’s ongoing 6th session.

Artifacts of Dong Son Culture, feudal dynasties on display in Ninh Binh

 More than 500 documents and artifacts dating back centuries ago are on display at an archaeological exhibition which kicked off in the northern province of Ninh Binh on October 24.

Vietnam Oil and Gas Group tops Profit500 Ranking

 The Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PVN) returned to the first place in the Profit500 Ranking, a survey on the 500 most profitable companies in Vietnam in 2018.

Vietnam treasures ties with UN: Government leader

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc had a meeting with chief representatives of United Nations agencies in Vietnam in Hanoi on October 24, on the United Nations Day.

Heavy rainfalls leave one dead, another missing

 Heavy rainfalls in the northern mountainous provinces of Lao Cai and Ha Giang left one dead and another missing, causing a loss of nearly 31 billion VND (1.34 million USD) as of October 23. 

Vietnamese artist’s painting sets record at Paris auction

 A silk painting by painter Nguyen Nam Son, who co-founded the Indochine Fine Arts College, was sold for 440,000 euro (or over half a million USD) at an auction at Aguttes in Paris on October 22. 

National Assembly to conduct vote of confidence on October 25

 National Assembly deputies will conduct a vote of confidence and debate the revised draft Law on Corruption Prevention and Control and the draft Law on Protection of State Secrets on October 25 during their ongoing sixth session.