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Vietnam’s bronze treasures featured on stamps

 Four Vietnamese treasures made of bronze have been featured on a stamp set designed by Tran The Vinh and released by the Ministry of Information and Communications.

Deputy FM: PM Phuc’s Europe tour manifests Vietnam’s responsibility

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s official visits to Austria, Belgium, Denmark and the EU have arrived at a fine success that created many breakthroughs and an important driving force to bring Vietnam’s relations with partners to a depth.

Seafood products meet barriers to supermarket entry

VietNamNet Bridge - Seafood companies complain that retailers are playing tricks to dislodge their products out of supermarket chains.

VN participates in 18th int’l preschool education confab in Mexico

 Vietnam was among the 25 countries and international organisations that participated in the 18th International Meeting on Early and Preschool Education in the city of Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico from October 18 – 20.

Vietnam to act as earth observation satellite committee’ Chair in 2019

 Vietnam will undertake the Chair of the Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS) in 2019, according to the Vietnam National Space Centre.

Saigon Heat take aim at semi-finals of ABL

 VietNamNet Bridge – Saigon Heat had their sights focused on reaching the semi-finals of the ASEAN Basketball League (ABL), said Le Phuong Khanh, CEO of the team.  

Vietnam's export turnover to top $240 billion this year

 Vietnam’s export turnover this year could reach nearly 240 billion USD, increasing 11.2 percent from last year. 

Drunk driver causes fatal accident at red light in HCMC

 One person has been killed and dozens others injured when a speeding car hit a line of motorbikes stopping at a red light in Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday night.

Local banking appeal broadens

 Vietnam has licensed around ten wholly foreign-owned banks to date, including HSBC Vietnam, Standard Chartered Vietnam, Hong Leong Vietnam, and Shinhan Bank Vietnam. 

HCM City Party Committee promises swift action on Thu Thiem dispute

The secretary of HCM City Party Committee on Saturday promised residents involved in the Thu Thiem dispute, especially those living outside the project’s boundary, that swift action would be taken to resolve the issue.

Sixth session of 14th National Assembly opens

 The sixth session of the 14th National Assembly opened at the National Assembly Hall in Hanoi at 9 am on October 22, with the opening sitting broadcast live on national television and radio.

Vietnam achieves US$21 billion trade surplus with EU

 Vietnam gained a trade surplus of more than US$21 billion with the European Union during the year up to September, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Marathon to run through Long Bien this week

 The Long Bien Marathon 2018 will take place on October 28 in Long Bien District sports centre.

Events in Hanoi & HCMC on October 22 – 28

A selection of noteworthy artistic and cultural events to take place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City from October 22 to 28.

Little room for refinery projects

The fact that Petrolimex has recently sought the Government’s permission to cancel its US$5-billion Nam Van Phong Refinery and Petrochemical project in Khanh Hoa suggests the craze that started 10 years ago has come to an end.

Run of Kizuna Ekiden Hanoi 2018 to start

 The Kizuna Ekiden Hanoi 2018 – Run for Traffic Safety is scheduled to start on November 18 around Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi.

Cheap Chinese automobiles not welcome in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - The General Department of Customs (GDC) reported that 86 Chinese-made cars with fewer than nine seats arrived in Vietnam this month.


Lacking teachers, students cannot study English

VietNamNet Bridge - Students at 11 primary schools in Nong Cong district in Thanh Hoa province have not had English lessons for many years because of the lack of teachers.

Pollution and noise torment urbanites

VietNamNet Bridge - Scientists and physicians have released new reports about air pollution in HCMC, warning that air quality is worsening.

Phuong Nga achieves Top 5 finish at Miss Grand Intl’s national costume competition

Bui Phuong Nga, the Vietnamese representative at Miss Grand International 2018, in her traditional long dress (the Ao Dai) ranked second in the Top 5 favourite national costumes, according to organizers of the pageant.