Multi-national groups fleeing from China, heading for Vietnam

Samsung, LG and Intel have injected more money into Vietnam. Some multinational conglomerates are considering relocating their global production bases to Vietnam. Others are planning to set up factories in Vietnam.

Vietnam, Laos reinforce cooperation in border security

 High-ranking officers from the border guard forces of Vietnam and Laos held their 12 th annual talks in Vientiane, Laos, on November 10 to seek promoted coordination to protect shared border areas. 

New ambassador commits to deepening Germany ties

 Vietnam’s new Ambassador to Germany Doan Xuan Hung said he would do all what he can to boost the strategic partnership between Vietnam and Germany. 

The beauty of the ancient temples in Southwest Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge - Ang, Vinh Trang and Dat Set are the unique architectural works that tourists should visit if they travel to the Southwest region of Vietnam in the floating season.

Social News 11/11

 Vietnam sees record number of HIV patients receiving ARV treatment, Work begins on 2nd dredge for Rosmorport, Online public services in health sector announced today, HCM comes closer to $31m bridge

Made-in-Vietnam waste incinerator shows its power

The waste incinerator of Vietnamese inventor Trinh Dinh Nang has been used in Bac Kan, Tuyen Quang and Thanh Hoa. But if it is used in other provinces as well, and therefore, can be produced on a large scale, the production costs will be much lower.

The risk from rampant construction of embankments in the Mekong Delta

VietNamNet Bridge - The building of anti-flood embankments for small areas in the Mekong Delta began two decades ago. However, anti-flood embankments have become a big threat causing flood in the region.

Dong Nai River terribly polluted

VietNamNet Bridge – The entire basin of Dong Nai river system has to receive waste water discharged from over 4,500 sources, including factories, mining enterprises, craft villages, and residential areas.

Great British Bake Off nominated for Rose D'Or

 The Great British Bake Off has been nominated for a prestigious Rose d'Or award, which recognises the best in TV and radio entertainment programming.

Capsule hotel makes debut in Nha Trang

 VietNamNet Bridge - Visitors to Nha Trang City now have a new option for budget accommodations: capsule-style bedrooms equipped with basic convenience, cost only VND170,000/night ($8).

Newly registered cars increase sharply in HCM City

 VietNamNet Bridge - HCM City registers an average of 139 new cars a day, an increase of 39% compared with 2014.

Traditional fish sauce sector loses revenue

 VietNamNet Bridge - Of the more than 200 million liters of fish sauce sold in the market, 75% is industrial sauce, indicating an alarming decline of the traditional fish sauce sector.

Changing face of transport in HCM City

 Exhibition along Nguyen Hue in District 1 displays photos depicting 40 years of transport development in the city.

TPP agreement to have substantial impact on Vietnamese economy

  The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement, which is awaiting ratification by 12 member countries, will have a substantial impact on the Vietnamese economy once it is implemented, according to economic experts.

Vietnam e-commerce developing

 VietNamNet Bridge – E-commerce has developed vigorously in Viet Nam in recent years and has helped Vietnamese companies improve their businesses.

Soc Trang to host 2nd ‘Ngo’ Boat Race Festival

 VietNamNet Bridge – The second ‘Ngo’ Boat Race Festival of the ethnic Khmer people in the Mekong Delta region will be held from November 23-25 in Soc Trang Province.

Baby vaccinations remain a cause for concern

 VietNamNet Bridge – Parents are concerned about post-vaccine reactions after the recent death of babies after receiving Quinvaxem vaccine, although the Health Ministry has repeatedly confirmed the safety of the vaccine.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 11/11

 HCM City to hold international cashew conference, Vietnam expedites drastic banking system’s shake-up, Largest DAP fertilizer plant in northwest commenced, New tax to be levied on auto imports

Vietnam, Singapore cement ties in crime fight, security

 The Vietnam Ministry of Public Security and the Singapore Ministry of Home Affairs will enhance their partnership with a focus on fighting crimes and ensuring security and safety for the public.

HCM City, US city of Sacramento seek closer ties

 Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Tat Thanh Cang received Allen Warren, Vice Mayor of Sacramento City, California state, the United States.

National Assembly sets 6.7 percent GDP growth target for 2016

 The National Assembly approved a resolution on the socio-economic development plan for 2016, which sets the goal of a 6.7 percent increase in gross domestic product (GDP), on November 10. 

International scholars object to China’s claims in East Sea

 Many international researchers said China’s claims of sovereignty in the East Sea is groundless and has no legal and historical foundation.

Jazz concert to commemorate Thai King's birthday

 A special jazz concert by Vietnamese and Thai artists will be held in downtown Ha Noi to celebrate the birthday of Thai king Bhumibol Adulyadej (December 5).


HCM City to reduce staff by 14,000 by 2021

 HCM City plans to reduce its white-collar employees by 14,000 by 2021, according to a municipal Interior Affairs Department plan. 

1,900 workers made redundant due to fire

  A hat manufacturer in southern Dong Nai Province has unilaterally terminated its work contract with nearly 1,900 workers after a recent fire damaged company's machine, the online Dan Tri newspaper reproted.