Coach Park announces 25 players for AFF Cup

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s head coach Park Hang-seo has revealed his 25 players preliminary selected to compete at the upcoming ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup 2018.

"Pure roasted coffee" movement kicks off in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - Thousands of cafes have opened in the last three years serving ‘clean coffee’ or ‘100 percent pure coffee’. 

Lion Air crash: Indonesian search homes in on black box

 A signal from the black box of the Lion Air plane which crashed on Monday with 189 people on board has been located, Indonesian rescuers believe.

Nha Trang island attacked by rubbish

 Tri Nguyen Island in Nha Trang Bay is being littered with rubbish from households and boats.

Big earnings for Halloween makeup services

 Face painting for Halloween has become increasingly popular in Vietnam.


French PM’s Vietnam visit to boost strategic partnership

 French Prime Minister Édouard Philippe’s official visit to Vietnam from November 2-4 is expected to help bolster the bilateral strategic partnership.

HCMC to host Coffee Expo Vietnam 2018

 The third Coffee Expo Vietnam 2018 will be held in Ho Chi Minh City from November 1 to 3, attracting 250 brands from ten countries.

Prison sentences pronounced on rioters in Binh Thuan

 The People’s Court of Phan Thiet city handed down prison sentences of between 2-3.5 years on 30 defendants for their disturbance of public order at the provincial People’s Committee headquarters in June, at the first instance-trial on October 31.

World legendary golfer appointed as Vietnam’s tourism ambassador

 The world legendary golfer Greg Norman from Australia has been appointed as tourism ambassador of Vietnam for the 2018-2021 tenure.

First automated insurance application in Vietnam debuts

 An automatic insurance application utilizing Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain technologies made its debut for the first time in Vietnam at a press conference in HCM City on October 30.

Prime Minister to clarify issues within Government’s remit

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will give more information about some issues within the remit of the Government and field queries of legislators on the last day of the question-and-answer (Q&A) session on November 1.

Curtain comes down on fifth Hanoi Int’l Film Festival

 The fifth Hanoi International Film Festival (HANIFF) closed at the Cultural Friendship Palace on October 31 night with an award-presenting ceremony. 

Global investors eye Vietnam’s real estate market

 Foreign investors cannot take their eyes off the Vietnamese real estate market, one of the most dynamic emerging markets globally, according to an article by regional managing director, Southeast Asia, CBRE Vikram Kohli  on www.bussinesstimes.com.sg.

Vietnam attaches importance to cooperation, dialogue on human rights

 Vietnam pursues a consistent policy of respecting and ensuring full human rights in conformity with international standards and attaches importance to cooperation and dialogue on human rights.

Concert gets Saigon International Guitar Festival underway

 The “Italian Voices to Chaconnes by the Masters” concert kicked off the annual Saigon International Guitar Festival in Ho Chi Minh City on October 31.

Restaurant offers retreat by Red River

 VietNamNet Bridge – If you’re looking for a wide open space away from the city to enjoy a family meal, then head down to Sunshine on the Red River. 

Jin Yong: The 'Tolkien of Chinese literature' dies at 94

 He's been referred to as the JRR Tolkien of Chinese literature and the grandfather of martial arts novels - but very few people have heard of him outside the Chinese-speaking world.

Vietnamese still entertain ambition of making mobile phones

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese businesses are still pursuing ambitious plans to make mobile phones and compete with foreign giants in the home market. 

Climate change impact worsening in Kien Giang

VietNamNet Bridge - Kien Giang, the southernmost province of Mekong River, bordering the West Sea, is facing challenges caused by climate change. 


University in HCM City creates a stir with new rules on student clothing

A debate has begun among educators and students about the clothing students should wear, following the posting of a picture on the internet of a student showing a lot of cleavage. 

State-owned enterprises and the spectre of huge debts

VietNamNet Bridge - The huge debts incurred by state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and their ineffective operations have been blamed on ineffective monitoring.


Hanoi in changing season

 Hanoi on the verge of the new season always has its own charm, with foliage full of colours and lakes dim in the early morning fog.

BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 1/11

Agriculture ministry advises boosting shrimp farming, Vietnamese startups to compete in November, Latest G-bond auction raises 85.6 million USD, Vinamilk imports 200 more dairy cows

Social News 1/11

Drug trafficker arrested in Quang Tri province, Laguna Lang Co named among Robb Report’s top resorts in Vietnam, Vietnam hosts Colombo Plan’s meeting on gender equality, Workshop talks lessons from China’s reform, opening-up

Cabinet members further asked about issues of public concern

 Legislators continued to question members of the Government about pressing issues within their remit on October 31, part of the ongoing sixth session of the 14th National Assembly (NA).