What do Vietnamese teachers do to students who misbehave?

The criticism by a parent in Hanoi about the harsh education methods applied by a private high school in Hanoi has raised a question about what Vietnamese teachers do when their students make mistakes.  

Prime Minister praises Bulgarian Ambassador for contribution to ties

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc spoke highly of Bulgarian Ambassador Evgueni Stefanov Stoytchev’s dedication to boost the Vietnam-Bulgaria relations when the outgoing ambassador came to bid farewell to him on October 4. 

Vietnam records over 18 million unofficial workers

 Vietnam now records over 18 million unofficial workers who account for 57.2 percent of non-agricultural workforce, according to a report announced at a seminar held in Hanoi on October 4. 

PM vows to foster ASEAN-India strategic partnership

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has said Vietnam will do its best to foster ASEAN-India strategic partnership in its role as the current coordinator of ASEAN-India ties and a close friend of India. 

Malaysia seizes two Vietnamese fishing ships

 The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency said it has captured two Vietnamese fishing vessels found in its territorial waters.

Patrick Souillot returns to HCM City in “A Night of Serenade Music”

 Renown French conductor Patrick Souillot will return to Ho Chi Minh City this weekend for a concert of serenade, or music in the evening, with string orchestra.

Hoang Xuan Vinh still tops men’s 10m air pistol world rankings

 Vietnamese shooter Hoang Xuan Vinh remains world No. 1 in the men’s 10m air pistol event, according to the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF)’s ​October rankings.

Lights, camera, action: London's Film Festival opens

 Red carpets are being unrolled as the British capital prepares to play host to some of international cinema’s big names for the 12 days of the London Film Festival.

Catalonia moves to declare independence from Spain on Monday

Catalonia will move on Monday to declare independence from Spain after holding a banned referendum, pushing the European Union nation toward a rupture that threatens the foundations of its young democracy.

Google launches new phones, speakers in hardware push

 Alphabet Inc’s Google on Wednesday unveiled the second generation of its Pixel smartphone along with new voice-enabled home speakers, redoubling its commitment to the hardware business 

Phu Quoc Island increasingly appealing to European tourists

 The number of tourists from European countries to Phu Quoc Island off the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang is expected to rise sharply in the remainder of the year thanks to new air services.

Vietnamese seafood exporters now put high hopes on South Korean market

Vietnam exported $475 million worth of seafood products to South Korea in the first eight months of the year, an increase of 27 percent compared with the same period last year.

Two-decade efforts to preserve Complex of Hue Monuments

 The central province of Thua Thien-Hue has put many efforts to preserve and restore relics of the UNESCO-recognised Complex of Hue Monuments in Hue City, the former royal capital of Vietnam, over the past two decades.

VN fishermen cling to traditional fishing ground

For years, Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago waters have been the traditional fishing grounds of fishermen in Sam Linh Dpng village of Nui Thanh district, Quang Nam province. 

High staff turnover a challenge in retail

 High staff turnover is the biggest challenge facing the retail sector, according to a recently released Navigos report entitled “Retail Workforce: Factors Which Affects the Retail Workforce: Currently and in 5 Years.”

Vietnam remains world’s No 1 exporter of cashews

VietNamNet Bridge - Though it is the world’s top cashew exporter, Vietnam imports 1 million tons of cashew nuts out of 1.4 million tons of raw materials every year for processing. 

Social News 4/10

2017 EduCanada Fair in Vietnam, Children celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival, Sharp rise in hand, foot and mouth disease in Cần Thơ, Netherlands readies to support HCM City’s climate change adaptation

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 4/10

Tra fish prices in Mekong Delta shoot up, Turnover drops to 1-month low, Additional VND6 trillion required for Long Thanh Airport’s site clearance, Lotte to acquire Vietnam’s Techcom Finance

Archdaily features house in HCM City on its website

Archdaily, one of the world's most popular architecture websites, recently showcased a house in Ho Chi Minh City on its website.

63,000 doses of Pentaxim vaccine imported

 Some 63,000 doses of the Pentaxim vaccine have been imported, according to the representative office of Sanofi Pasteur Company in Vietnam.

Disciplining Da Nang leaders will not affect APEC leaders’ week

 Minister-Chairman of the Govenrment Office Mai Tien Dung said disciplining Secretary and Chairman of Da Nang City will not affect the APEC economic leaders’ week scheduled from November 6-11.

LienVietPostBank in talks to sell 25% stake to foreign investor

LienVietPostBank is now in talks to sell a 25% stake to a foreign investor, and in order to do so, the bank has locked foreign ownership at 5% to ensure the total foreign room in the bank at 30% as per regulations, said the bank’s top executive.

Vietnam's top 10 key export products in January - August

 Infographic: Top 10 Key Export Products in Jan-Aug

World Food 2017 to be held this week

A food festival titled ‘Five Continents Food Festival World Food 2017” featuring Vietnamese and international dishes will be held at Hoa Lu stadium in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1 on October 5-8.

Vietnam’s international internet capacity fully restored

 Vietnam’s international internet connections have been restored to full capacity after repairs on the Asia-America Gateway (AAG) and TGN Intra-Asia (IA) cable systems were completed on September 30.