No Vietnamese victims reported in wildfires in California

 There has been no report on any Vietnamese national among the deaths caused by the wildfires that are raging through California, the US, killing at least 25 people as of November 11, according to the Vietnamese Embassy in the country. 

National Assembly adopts resolution adjusting medium-term public investment plan

The 14th National Assembly adopted a resolution on adjustments to the medium-term public investment plan for 2016-2020 with 89.48 percent of votes on November 12 during the on-going 6th session.  

Tuyen Tung waterfall, a highlight in Quang Ngai tourism

 Pristine Tuyen Tung waterfall is drawing a lot of holidaymakers to Binh An commune, Binh Son district, in the central province of Quang Ngai, enabling the local residents to improve their livelihoods.

Vietnam may have 201 general officers in police forces

 Under the amended law, the ranking will include one general, maximum six colonel generals, no more than 35 lieutenant generals, and at most 159 major generals.

Foreign giants tap Vietnam’s coworking space market

 With the high growth potential, coworking space is promising to bring tremendous utility not only for the users but also a ‘piece of cake’ which is attractive for both foreign and domestic investors.

Trinh Xuan Thanh under execution of judgment in Vietnam: MOFA

 The spokeswoman affirmed that Vietnam treasures the relationship with Germany and is working with the European country to strengthen the bilateral ties.

Vietnamese drink much more than Singaporeans

 Hazardous alcoholic consumption deprives valuable resources presumably allocated to health care and development in Vietnam.

Social News 12/11

 Son La police arrest man smuggling 30 bricks of heroin, Book on Hanoi's intangible cultural heritage debuts, Winner of Young Francophones contest named, Danang faces shortage of freshwater, salinity intrusion

The Clarinet and Johannes Brahms

 The HCMC Ballet, Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) will present a program of clarinet music, plus Brahms’s finest symphony, in the Saigon Opera House on Sunday, November 18.

European, U.S. tourist arrivals in Hoi An, Hue drop

The number of European and U.S. visitors to their most preferred tourist destinations in the country, Hue City and Hoi An Town, has fallen sharply recently.

Vietnamese laborers in S.Korea, Japan report highest incomes

 Vietnamese workers in South Korea and Japan earn US$1,000-1,200 per month on average, the highest among the Vietnamese people working overseas, news site VnEconomy reported.

Mobile subscribers may use MNP service from November 16

 Mobile subscribers of the country’s major mobile service providers can use a mobile number portability (MNP) service, which allows them to retain their phone numbers when switching carriers, from November 16.

Vietnam considered promising host country for expats: HSBC survey

 Vietnam ranks second among six surveyed ASEAN countries and 19th globally as a country where expats are eager to live and work in the 11th annual Expat Explorer survey by Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC).

High-end hotels in HCMC generate large profits

 HCMC-based operators of hotels, especially luxury ones, are performing well this year, with room occupancy at many hotels amounting to an estimated 80%-90% this year.

HCMC seeks to attract foreign talent

 The HCMC Department of Home Affairs has decided to attract more foreign talent in various sectors in the city, reported VnExpress news site, citing the fourth draft plan on attracting staff with special talents to HCMC in the 2018-2022 period.

California wildfires: Death toll rises to 31 with 200 missing

 The death toll in wildfires sweeping California has risen to 31, with more than 200 people still unaccounted, officials have said.

Enterprises propose changing bus subsidy calculation for HCMC

 Many bus companies and transport cooperatives in HCMC have stressed the need to change the way bus subsidies are calculated to minimize their losses.

Aerospace giant Bombardier to cut 5,000 jobs worldwide

 Bombardier workers face uncertainty after the Canadian aerospace giant announced 5,000 job cuts around the world.

HCM City cracks the whip to speed up tardy issuance of property ownership documents

 VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City People’s Committee has sought an explanation from all related authorities for why the owners of 17,300 apartments and houses have not received title deeds.

Commercial banks hunt for young borrowers

VietNamNet Bridge - Many commercial banks are now trying to win the hearts of young people, who could be big borrowers in the future.

Alibaba Singles Day sales frenzy surpasses records

 Internet giant Alibaba has set new sales records on Sunday for its biggest shopping day, the annual Singles Day.

Australia strawberry scare: Woman arrested in Queensland

 A woman has been arrested in Queensland in connection with the "strawberry scare" where sewing needles were found hidden inside fruit.

HCM City sees sharp rise in dengue fever incidence

 VietNamNet Bridge – The number of cases of dengue fever in HCM City shot up by 125 per cent in October compared to a year earlier and could rise further this month, the peak season, 

Thu Thiem residents reject compensation policy

Some 40 households in District 2 have expressed their disapproval over the compensation policy of the HCMC government, reasoning that their plots of land are also beyond the approved boundaries of the Thu Thiem New Urban Area development project.

Primitive forest offers wild exploration

Ta Lien Son Forest has a high peak reaching 2,993 metres above the sea level. It is located in Ta leng Commune, Tam Duong District, 20 kilometres from Lai Chau City in the northern province of Lai Chau.