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Vietnam wins silver at World Challenge Cup 2018

 Top Vietnamese artistic gymnastics athlete Le Thanh Tung won a silver medal at World Challenge Cup 2018, which concluded on Monday in Hungary.

Landslides threaten Dien Bien residents

 Forty families in Tia Dinh C Hamlet in Tia Dinh Commune, the northern province of Dien Bien, are living in fear of landslides as cracks have appeared and expanded in the ground surrounding their homes.

Tuborg opens music series in VN

 The music campaign Tuborg OPEN has returned to inspire young people to explore the experiences of different cultures through a unique musical collaboration.

HIV stigma and discrimination to be sanctioned

 The Ministry of Health has proposed sanctions against demonstrations of stigma and discrimination towards people living with HIV, according to a draft decree on penalties for administrative offences in the health sector.

US funds $92,500 for Ho Dynasty Citadel conservation

 The Fund for Cultural Preservation of the US Embassy in Vietnam has decided to assist 92,500 USD for conserving the Ho Dynasty Citadel, a UNESCO-recognised World Cultural Heritage site, in the central province of Thanh Hoa.

Three export commodities earn more than $20 billion

 Three export commodities have earned Vietnam more than 20 billion USD in revenue each this year to September 15, according to latest statistics of the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Vietnam draw with Indonesia at AFC U16 Champs

 U16 Vietnam drew 1-1 with U16 Indonesia in the second match of Group C in the final round of the Asian Confederation Cup (AFC) U16 Championship, held on September 24 at Bukit Jalil Stadium, Malaysia. 

Hospitality sector will further develop: executives

 VietNamNet Bridge – With its still huge untapped potential, the Vietnamese hospitality market has become a hot destination for many local and foreign investors. 

President Tran Dai Quang remembered at home and abroad

 Flag flew at at half-staff at Ba Dinh Square on September 26 upon the death of President Tran Dai Quang.

Vietnam’s mission to UN opens funeral book for President Tran Dai Quang

 Vietnam’s permanent mission to the United Nations held a ceremony to pay tribute to President Tran Dai Quang and opened a funeral book from September 24 through September 25 (New York time).

Consumer credit growth rate slows

VietNamNet Bridge - FE Credit and HD Saison have reported lower growth rates as they have had to settle problems arising after a hot development period.

Solutions to treat medical waste with microwave found

A solution to treat medical waste disinfects completely and does not produce smoke. After the treatment, waste is cut into small pieces and pressed to reduce volume and waste, and then treated as normal waste.

Vietnam vows to prevent waste imports, salvage domestic scrap sources

VietNamNet Bridge - The government is controlling illegal waste imports with a heavy hand, forcing the re-export of substandard scrap imports.

Steamed dumplings show Vietnam’s history

 VietNamNet Bridge – Bánh bột lọc is a popular dish in Vietnam’s north and central regions. These clear dumplings cooked in banana leaves are said to have originated in the former imperial capital city of Hue.

State funeral for President Tran Dai Quang begins

 The State funeral for Tran Dai Quang, Politburo member and President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, began at the National Funeral Hall, No.5 Tran Thanh Tong, Hanoi on September 26.

Multi-disciplinary universities to become ‘iron fist’ of tertiary education

While state-owned general corporations are considered the ‘iron fist’, or the major motive force in Vietnam’s economy, multi-disciplinary universities should take over that role in Vietnam’s tertiary education.

Sugar producers face bankruptcy

 Many local sugar producers are facing bankruptcy as the prices of sugar products are low, resulting in high sugar inventories and hefty losses, and worse still, the smuggling of sugar from Thailand into Vietnam has also been rampant.

Hanoi opens doors to smart city future

 Amid growing interest from domestic and international businesses, Hanoi will create new opportunities for private investors to join public service projects as a way to raise funds for its ambitious smart city development plans.

Where has the money gone after landmark stock issuances?

 While M&A is a popular strategy to mobilise capital, the outcomes of these deals get far less attention a couple of years down the road. Khac Lam delves into the most eminent cases in the Vietnamese stock market.

Vinasun’s lawsuit against Grab suspended again

 The HCMC People’s Court today, September 24, once again suspended the lawsuit of traditional taxi firm Vinasun against ride-hailing firm Grab, demanding noncontractual compensation, as proposed by Grab, reported news website Vietnamplus.