Vietnam promotes info security

The annual "Vietnam Information Security Day" will begin on November 6 in the face of more and more cyber-attacks aimed at large corporations worldwide.

Agriculture sees lowest growth in five years

 The agricultural sector is expected to grow 2.21 percent in 2015, a drop of 1.4 percent over 2014 and the lowest rise in five years, said Nguyen Thi Hong, head of the Agriculture and Rural Development Ministry’s Planning Department.

Train tour for tourists to explore central region

Saigon Railway Company and the HCMC Tourism Association have completed a survey of tourist spots in central Vietnam in preparation for the launch of a train tour for more travelers from HCMC to explore attractions in the region. 

Hy draws with Sumiya at world chess championships

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Quoc Hy tied in the ninth match at the ongoing World Youth and Cadets Chess Championships in Greece.

Malaysian woman caught carrying 5.39 kilograms of cocaine

 VietNamNet Bridge – A Malaysian national was discovered carrying 5.39 kilograms of cocaine in her luggage at Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, according to the city’s Customs Department.

TV digitalization brings golden opportunity to electronics firms

If Vietnamese electronics firms cannot grab the opportunities brought by the government-initiated national TV digitalization program, they will not have any other chance to develop electronic products.

Amended law on media expected to allow greater journalistic freedoms

The National Assembly yesterday said some provisions in the draft of the amended law on media still hindered media freedom and asked the drafting committee to ensure the law doesn't intervene too much in media activities.

Education fair to promote Vietnam-Sweden educational cooperation

 VietNamNet Bridge - The Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi will organize an educational fair at the Embassy compound, 2 Nui Truc Street on November 8 to introduce Swedish education and opportunities.

Jetstar Pacific records profit after three years

 VietNamNet Bridge - The general director of the low-cost air carrier Jetstar Pacific (JPA) Le Hong Ha said the airline has recorded a profit for the first time after three years of operation.

F&N rejects rumors on purchasing $4 billion of State capital in Vinamilk

VietNamNet Bridge - Despite media reports, Singapore's Fraser and Neave (F&N) has not offered to purchase 45.1% State shares worth $4 billion at the Vietnam Dairy Products JSC (Vinamilk), according to the Straits Times. 

1-ton shell dug up in Quang Tri

VietNamNet Bridge - Filling a cassava garden, a family in Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam, panicked when an excavator dug up a shell of nearly 1 ton in weight at a depth of over three meters.

Merged banks ask for help, want tax reductions

Many commercial banks, which have or plan to make merger and acquisition (M&A) deals in their restructuring process, have asked for the state’s financial support, saying that tax reductions will help them overcome difficulties.

Europe and Asia face the same global challenges

 Ask scientists whether Europe and Asia are one big continent or two: they will look at geography, geology, history. But just look at the daily news: Europe and Asia face the same global challenges, the same threats. 

Government News In Brief

 Vietnam, Lao give further priority to economic links, Deputy PM receives visiting President of Belgian Senate, Deputy PM calls for closer cooperation with Guangxi Zhuang autonomous, Angola looks for closer relations with Vietnam

Vietnam, UK to tap defence cooperation potential

Vietnam and the UK hold massive defence cooperation potential which should be tapped in the near future, Vice Chief of the UK’s Defence Staff Stuart William Peach said during his courtesy call on Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh.

Vietnam, Iceland seek more extensive cooperation

President Truong Tan Sang and his Icelandic counterpart Olafur Ragnar Grimsson shared the wish for stronger economic, trade and investment cooperation between the two countries during their talks in Hanoi on November 4. 

Volkswagen says 800,000 cars may have false CO2 levels

 Shares in VW have dropped after it reported "irregularities" in carbon dioxide emissions levels, which could affect around 800,000 cars in Europe.

Universities dislike Education Ministry's classification system

VietNamNet Bridge - Universities say the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) classification system has high risks and few benefits. 

Social News 5/11

 Two labour export businesses fined for illegal operations, Vietnam makes progress in curbing blindness rate, Forestry sector aims to boost productivity,

Cao Son's challenging, striking terrain steals travellers' hearts

 VietNamNet Bridge – Autumn is the ideal season for anyone who loves the meanders and the fresh, cool air of the highland areas.

Future VN int'l airport facing turbulence

 VietNamNet Bridge – Five months after being approved by legislators, the Long Thanh Airport project is now working on solutions regarding site clearance and resettlement of local residents.

Asian Film Archive preserves few Vietnamese productions

 VietNamNet Bridge – Very few Vietnamese movies are being preserved at the Asian Film Archive (AFA), archivist Karen Chan told Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper at the AFA's 10th anniversary celebrations in Singapore.

Vietnam could use containers to build housing

VietNamNet Bridge - Containers used as housing could allow savings of 30 percent on construction costs and 50-90 percent on foundation costs.

Hanoi in the future

 VietNamNet Bridge – What will Hanoi be like in the future? The overall planning maquette of Hanoi in 2030 and the vision to 2050 is now on display at the second floor of the Palace for Exhibition of Architecture, National Planning in Hanoi.

Argentine experts help identify martyrs

 VietNamNet Bridge – A group of Argentine experts will be in Viet Nam to assist their local counterparts on a number of field exhumations in the central province of Nghe An this week.