UN expert to assess food security in Vietnam

 The UN Special Rapporteur on the right to food, Hilal Elver, will visit Vietnam from November 13-24 to gather first-hand information on the country’s food situation, including the impact of climate change.

Vietnam, US celebrate dioxin remediation at Da Nang airport

 A ceremony was held on November 9 to mark the successful joint projects to remediate dioxin at the Da Nang Airport.

Apple Vietnam requests exemption from customs procedures

 Apple Vietnam has proposed the Ministry of Finance to remove a series of administrative procedures applied on its imported products, aiming to create advantage for its business activity, according to newswire Vietnamfinance.

HCM City calls for France’s investment in wastewater treatment

 HCM City wants to cooperate with and receive investment from French enterprises in water drainage and wastewater and waste treatment in the southern hub, said Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Le Van Khoa.


APEC member economies eye sustainable agriculture

 Solutions to boost sustainable development of agriculture in response to climate change are among issues that delegates of APEC member economies have spent time discussing over the last few days of the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in Da Nang city.

US helps Vietnam respond to impacts of storm Damrey, future diasters

US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel J. Kritenbrink announced over $1 million in emergency assistance and long-term disaster risk reduction support to Vietnam to respond to the impacts of Typhoon Damrey and future disasters on behalf of the US Government.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 10/11

 APEC 2017: Hong Kong pins hopes on Vietnam market, Korea Brand Entertainment Expo 2017 kicks off in HCM City, HCMC’s IIP rose the highest in five years, Deputy PM asks to adjust power tariffs

Social News 11/11

 HCM City, Egypt reinforce cooperation in administrative control, Winners of Vietnam-Laos relations contest honoured, Hanoi hosts exhibition on Hoang Sa, Truong Sa, Climate change adaptation project fruitful in Tra Vinh

Social News 10/11

EU condoles with Vietnam over typhoon losses, 1,000 in vitro fertilised babies born at Hue central hospital, Hanoi: 83 percent of population covered by health insurance, President sends thank-you letter to Russian President

Spanish tourist dies after 100-metre mountain pass fall

 A Spanish tourist fell off a cliff while speeding on Ma Pi Leng Pass in Ha Giang Province.

HCM City launches bilingual tourism magazine

 The Ho Chi Minh City's Department of Tourism has just launched a new bilingual magazine in Vietnamese and English for tourists.

Hoi An seeks government help to protect Cua Dai Beach

 Authorities in the ancient town of Hoi An are seeking government help to protect Cua Dai Beach which is facing more serious erosion following Storm Damrey.

Double-decker tour bus coming to Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Noi’s Department of Transport has submitted to the city’s People’s Committee the route for a double-decker bus tour, the first of its kind for tourists in the capital city.

HCM City dismisses Fiard after big loss to Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – With just two matches left this season, V.League 1’s team HCM City have said goodbye to French coach Alain Fiard.

VTV, SCIC to cancel world's highest TV tower project

 PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc has agreed a Vietnam Television (VTV) and the State Capital Investment Corporation (SCIC) decision to pull out of the Vietnam Television Tower project.

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau jogs along HCM City canal

 Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his escorts jogged along a canal in Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday evening, attracting great attention from the public.

Harry Potter game is Pokemon Go creator's next trick

 The maker of Pokemon Go has revealed it is working on a Harry Potter-themed follow-up that will also include augmented reality features.

Climate change highlighted on APEC CEO Summit’s final day

 Recently-elected Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern called climate change the greatest challenge facing this generation and the Asia Pacific region, as she opened the final day of APEC CEO Summit 2017 on Friday in Da Nang.

Coastal provinces prepare for typhoon Haikui

 The Central Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control on Friday morning asked coastal localities to prepare for a new typhoon.

APEC 2017: Enthusiastic organization, attractive topics

 VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam shows great ability to host one of the biggest events on the planet, not only in terms of infrastructure but also in the quality of programs and delegates ...

Real estate developer wants 5% of HCM City land in exchange for boulevard

VietNamNet Bridge - The avenue along a Sai Gon River project is expected to be implemented by Tuan Chau Group with total investment capital of VND63.5 trillion. 

Asia-Pacific Leaders’ Trade Opportunity

On Saturday, the leaders of the world’s largest and most dynamic trading corridor will convene in Da Nang for their annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders’ meeting.

Xi’s Vietnam visit to promote active trends of bilateral ties

 The visit to Vietnam by General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and President Xi Jinping from November 12-13 is intended to carry forward active development trends of relations between the two countries. 

APEC 2017: President Tran Dai Quang welcomes Brunei’s Sultan

 President Tran Dai Quang had a meeting in November 10 with Brunei Sultan Hagi Hassanal Bolkiah who is the central city of Da Nang to attend the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week.

APEC 2017: Vietnam, Australia look towards strategic partnership

 Vietnam and Australia have agreed to soon upgrade their relationship to a strategic partnership on the basis of their enhanced comprehensive partnership and huge potential for cooperation.