Legal moves in November

 Decrees issued regarding real estate business, enterprise registration, visa exemptions, boat repairs, and duty free goods on inbound flights.

Leading German violinist to perform at Friday’s concert

 VietNamNet Bridge – The HCMC Conservatory of Music will host “A German night” concert on November 6 featuring one of the leading German violinists, Dr. Felix Olschofka, and Korean pianist Dr. Eun Young Joo.

Animal breeding violations rise in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – Use of banned substances in animal breeding has reached an alarming level and preventive measures are urgently needed, delegates said at a recent seminar held in HCM City.

Flooding affects 26% of HCMC citizens

 VietNamNet Bridge – Flooding impacts around 26% of city dwellers and costs this economic hub of Vietnam thousands of billions of Vietnam dong a year, said the HCMC center for the anti-flood program.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 5/11

 Phu Quoc Island property to shine, Transport deputy minister backs Uber and GrabTaxi, Cycle brands ready for Vietnam, VAMC cuts rates on NPLs denominated in euros, dong, Yuan adjustment yet to affect firms

Former Vinashin official arrested in embezzlement scandal

 Another former Vinashin official was arrested yesterday in the state-owned group's embezzlement scandal, raising the number of persons arrested to 10.

VN to hold requiem for road accident victims

 About 5,000 people will participate in a requiem for road accident victims on Sunday in the northern Nam Dinh City's Truc Lam Thien Truong zen monastery.

Floods hit 700 households in Khanh Hoa

 More than 700 households along National Highway 1A section are submerged after heavy rain hit the Cam Ranh township, central coastal Khanh Hoa Province.

National Assembly Chairman welcomes Icelandic President

 National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung on November 4 received Icelandic President Olafur Ragnar Grimsson who is on a state-level visit to Vietnam. 

French naval ship visits Da Nang

 The French monitoring frigate Vendemiaire docked at Tien Sa Port in the central coastal city of Da Nang on November 4, beginning its five-day visit to Vietnam.

Vietnam attends UNESCO General Conference’s 38th session

A Vietnamese delegation led by Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Pham Cong Tac is attending the 38th session of UNESCO General Conference that kicked off in Paris on November 3. 

Senior UK defence official visits Vietnam

 Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach, Vice Chief of the Defence Staff of the UK is paying a working visit to Vietnam from November 3-5 to boost defence cooperation between the two countries.

'Fake fish' fracas hits Belgium

 Diners in restaurants in the Belgian capital may be in for a surprise after a report found 30% of fish is being substituted with cheaper alternatives.

Sinai crash: Russia plane flight recorders to be examined

Investigators are turning their attention to the flight recorders retrieved from the wreckage of a Russian plane that crashed in Egypt. 

Experts, officials agree with int'l bond issuance proposal

 The Government's proposal to issue US$3 billion in international bonds may be the best solution to handle the country's rising national debt, said several vocal economic analysts and government officials.

Tighter control needed for toxic waste import: Experts

 VietNamNet Bridge – The annual illegal importing of thousands tonnes of toxic waste and raw materials to Viet Nam is causing continuous concerns to management authorities at all levels, experts have warned.

The life of Mekong Delta kids in pictures

The Mekong Delta is the most important area for agricultural production in Vietnam, which accounts for 50% of rice, 70% of fruit, and 52% of fishery output. However, local people are still poorer than the national average. 

Vietnamese city wins Asian Townscape Award

 Vietnamese city wins Asian Townscape Award, Vietnam tourism road show in Belarus, German publishing house releases Vietnamese-German picture dictionary, Japan, Vietnam cultural festival to kick off in Can Tho

Vietnam's e-commerce revenue to hit $4 billion

 The internet can make a major contribution to Vietnam’s economy, Google’s Country Leader for Public Policy & Government Affairs in Emerging Markets in South and Southeast Asia.

VietinBank most valuable banking brand

 Brand Finance, headquartered in the UK and the world’s leading independent brand valuation and strategy consultancy, has announced the Vietnam Top 50 Brands in 2015.


Latin American film week begins in Hanoi next week

 VietNamNet Bridge – The third Latin American Film Week will last from November 11-14 with the screening of nine films from nine Latin American countries.

Vietnam, African nations target wildlife trade

Viet Nam was identified as a transshipment point for international wildlife trafficking rings from Africa, primarily in Mozambique, Kenya and Tanzania, during a multilateral dialogue in Ha Noi yesterday.

New policies take effect in November

 VietNamNet Bridge – Regulations on business registration, real estate business, medium-term forest protection, visa exemption for Vietnamese expatriates, and female labor are among new polices that take effect in November.

Vietnamese shuttlers challenged at Bahrain Int’l Challenge

Three Vietnamese badminton players including Nguyen Tien Minh, Pham Cao Cuong and Vu Thi Trang are competing in the US$15,000 2015 Bahrain International Challenge in Shaikh Khalifa from November 3 to 7.

Lawmakers suggest civilizing Truong Sa Archipelago

National Assembly delegate Dang Ngoc Tung has suggested organizing tours to Truong Sa Archipelago, offering logistics services for fishermen in this area and extending the runway on the Truong Sa Lon Island.