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Transport minister, gov’t inspector general dismissed
The National Assembly (NA) relieved Truong Quang Nghia of the post of Minister of Transport and Phan Van Sau of the post of Government Inspector General on October 25.
Flower festival to return to Da Lat in December
The 7th Da Lat Flower Festival, themed “Flowers of Da Lat – Miracle from the good earth”, will return to Da Lat city, the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong from December 23-27.
Deputy PM: Vietnam wants investment in airport infrastructure
The Vietnamese government wants domestic and foreign investors to invest in airport infrastructure in Vietnam, Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue told corporate executives of Zurich Airport.
Mekong Delta tourism infrastructure needs investment
The 5th Mekong Delta investment forum (MekongInvest 2017) took place in Can Tho city on October 25 to call for investment in tourism projects across 13 regional localities.
National Assembly looks into draft laws on state secret protection, cyber security
The National Assembly reviewed reports on the draft Law on State Secret Protection and Law on Cyber Security during its fourth session in Hanoi on October 25.
Vietnam's top badminton player eliminated from French Open
Vietnam’s Nguyen Tien Minh was defeated in the qualifying round of the men’s singles of the Yonex French Open 2017 in Paris on October 24.
EU issues yellow card warning to Vietnam over fisheries exploitation
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development’s Directorate of Fisheries held a press conference in Hanoi on October 25 regarding the European Union’s issuance of yellow card warning to Vietnam over its fisheries exploitation.
Lawmakers work on bill on planning, relief of officials
The NA discussed the draft law on planning and voted on the relief of the Minister of Transport and the Government Inspector General during its plenary meeting on October 25, part of its ongoing fourth session.
Eight VN's hotels named in Condé Nast Traveler Awards list
VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam's Reverie Saigon has been called out as the fourth Best Hotel in the World by Condé Nast Traveler in its annual Readers’ Choice Awards.
Experiencing French food, goods in Vietnam
The “Un Mois En France” (One Month in France) programme will take place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City from November 1 to December 12.
Traditional music dazzles tourists to Ho Chi Minh City
Weekend traditional music performances which have been piloted in Ho Chi Minh City’s Centre are gripping visitors to the southern hub.
Improving Vietnam’s workforce in implementing FTAs
Only 21 percent of Vietnamese workers are provided with training. Meanwhile labour productivity is low.
Shares rise again, caution lingers
Shares rose for a second day on October 25 on the two national stock exchanges but cautious sentiment still lingered as the market trend was highly dependent on large cap movement.
Int’l smart city conference opens in Ho Chi Minh City
The International Smart City Conference opened in Ho Chi Minh City on October 25, attracting more than 500 delegates from Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Russia, Taiwan (China), and Thailand.
Robotic-assisted surgery: more expensive, but not always more effective
Robotic-assisted surgery is much more expensive than other minimally invasive surgeries, but it does not improve outcomes of surgery for kidney tumors and rectal cancers.
Users vulnerable to hackers’ attacks when using public wi-fi
VietNamNet Bridge - The habit of using public wi-fi for free and lack of security awareness among Vietnamese have made it easy to steal users’ information.
Textile & garment projects revived, but face new barriers
A number of yarn, weaving and dyeing projects have restarted after a period of postponement due to the US withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). However, the textile & garment industry still faces difficulties.
Central Highlands forests cleared to make room for rubber plants
VietNamNet Bridge - Within a short period, Central Highlands provinces have hurriedly converted hundreds of thousands of hectares of forestland into rubber growing and hydropower development areas.
Schools told to install cameras to ensure security
VietNamNet Bridge - While schools and parents applaud the idea of installing cameras in and outside schools to ensure security, students say this will be an interference in their private lives.
Conductor provides classical inspiration
VietNamNet Bridge – Tran Nhat Minh graduated as Master of Music in Conducting at Moscow’s Tchaikovsky Conservatory. He also completed a conducting course in Italy.
Fatal electrical accidents on the rise in Mekong Delta
VietNamNet Bridge – Fatal electrical accidents have been increasing at an alarming rate at shrimp ponds and crop fields in the Mekong Delta recently.
An unhealthy practice
When a doctor prescribes something other than medicine, it can be a bitter pill to swallow for some people.
Auto market waits for import tariff removal
Despite continuous price cuts by auto manufacturers and dealers for the last two months, the market has remained to be gloomy as customers have been likely to wait for price drop to bottom levels.
APEC 2017 enhances economic power of women
The 2nd APEC Policy Partnership Conference on Women and Economics and the Public – Private Dialogue on Women and Economics (PPDWE) are two important events of the APEC Forum for Women and Economics 2017.
HCM City Wings beat Cantho Catfish at VBA
HCM City Wings defeated Cantho Catfish 85-67, in game 36 of the Viet Nam Basketball Association (VBA) League in HCM City on Tuesday .
