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Free HCM City concert to feature pop star Son Tung M-TP

 VietNamNet Bridge – Dozens of singers, dancers and musicians will perform at the Music Fest concert in HCM City tomorrow.

Minh knocked out of International Badminton Open

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s top badminton player Nguyen Tien Minh was eliminated in the second round of the Paytren Berkat Anadi Indonesia International Challenge, held recently in Surabaya City, Indonesia.

Liem draws to Russian grandmaster at Isle of Man Open

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s top chess player Le Quang Liem drew with grandmaster Semen Lomasov from Russia in the fifth round at the Isle of Man International Chess Tournament, held recently in the UK.

‘Museum of Empathy’ hosts music night

A special music night entitled Ngửa Tay Hứng Chiếc Lá Rơi (Catching the Fallen Leaves) will be organised by Bảo Tàng Thấu Cảm (literally translated as the Museum of Empathy) at Manzi Art Space on Friday.

Payment problems found at iParking spots

 VietNamNet Bridge – Fraudulent charges have been reported at iParking spots in Hanoi a year since the programme started.

Wastewater treatment station pumps into action in Hoi An

The ancient city of Hoi An has opened a wastewater treatment station to collect and clean 2,000cu.m of wastewater before pumping into the Hoai River whilst stopping pollution around its famous Japanese Bridge.

Draft law on public investment proposed

 VietNamNet Bridge – Minister of Planning and Industry Nguyen Chi Dung asked the National Assembly to review the draft of the amended Law of Public Investment on Tuesday afternoon.

VN needs nat’l framework for safe pork

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam is advised to compile a national framework for a supply chain to provide safe pork to serve the domestic market.

Hanoi needs to work on road safety

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hanoi administration needs to enact a group of comprehensive measures to improve traffic safety in the city.

Passengers fined for carrying more cash than permitted

A couple from the Tay Nguyen province of Lam Dong has been fined VND30 million for carrying cash exceeding the permitted amount without customs declaration when checking out for international exit at airport.

Hue to move local Museum of History

 VietNamNet Bridge – The central province of Thua Thien-Hue has plans to move items managed by the local Museum of History in order conserve the buildings that hold the museum.

Composer fights against child abuse and violence

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nearly 200 artists and children participated in a music video titled Giữ Lấy Tuổi Thơ (Preserve Childhood), to appeal for society to fight violence against children, paedophilia and sexual abuse. 

Bilingual book of childhood stories launched

 VietNamNet Bridge – Simple children’s stories are told in a new book by Tran Ngoc Anh Thu which has been released in Hanoi.

Art exhibition honours diversity in creativity

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Fifth Hà Nội Open Exhibition will open today, showcasing the work of professional and amateur Vietnamese and foreign artists.

Vietnam defeat Malaysia at AFC U19 Women’s Champs

Vietnam’s U19 women enjoyed their first victory after beating Malaysia 2-1 in the first qualifying round of Group E at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U19 Women’s Championship, 

NA deputies talk debt, sea economy

During a discussion on the country’s current debt, NA deputies urged the Government to tighten the management of investment funds, as well as prioritise projects that help link different regions of the country

Nam beats Trung at Viet Nam F4 Futures

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam’s tennis golden hope Ly Hoang Nam beat Hoang Thanh Trung on the fourth day of Việt Nam F4 Futures – Hải Đăng Cup 2018, held at Hải Đăng tennis complex stadium, Tây Ninh Province.

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.

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.