Family members manage to stay close online

 VietNamNet Bridge – In a conversation with close friends, my dear friend Nguyen Minh Hang laughed a lot while telling us about her 60-year-old mother who had joined Facebook.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 30/10

 Three Eximbank board members likely to go, SCIC invests VND17.9 tril. in economy,Phu Quoc-South Korea air link in the offing, Vingroup to build underground carpark, Consumer lending surges on high demand

Vietnam’s largest centre for technology transfers inaugurated

 The Hanoi People’s Committee hosted an inauguration ceremony for Vietnam’s largest centre for technology transfer and appraisal at the Hoa Lac Hi-tech Park on October 29.

Vietnamese, Cuban armed forces tighten cooperation

 Vietnam-Cuba defence cooperation is a symbol of the friendly relations and special brotherhood between the two States and peoples, according to Cuban President Raul Castro Ruz.

Vietnam respects navigation, aviation freedom in East Sea

 Vietnam has ​always respected the freedom of navigation and aviation in the East Sea, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Le Hai Binh said. 

Cabinet meeting reviews socio economic performance in 10 months

 On October 29, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung chaired a government regular meeting reviewing the socio-economic situation and State budget performance in October and for the past ten months of this year.

Two Vietnamese teams qualified for WhiteHat Grand Prix finals

 Two Vietnam teams named RoadToRome and BabyPhD entered the final round of WhiteHat Grand Prix – Global challenge 2015, Bkav Corporation announced.

Quang Nam wants to revoke Besra’s investment license

Provincial authorities have not been able to revoke the investment certificate granted to the Canadian gold miner Besra because of administrative procedures.

Saigonese live with tides: In pictures

As of the evening of 27th October, flood tide began rising in HCM City, making many low-lying areas flooded. The people of Binh Thanh, Binh Tan, and Thu Duc district now live in the “floating season”.

Royal Dutch Shell pushed into loss by charges

 Royal Dutch Shell has reported a loss for the third quarter of the year, after taking a big charge to reflect the cost of halting major projects.

Saigon’s biggest pet market in pictures

 VietNamNet Bridge – This market is located on the roads of Cong Hoa and Truong Chinh in Tan Binh District. On a street section of over 500m, there are more than 100 shops selling ornamental birds, fish, trees and decorative accessories.

“Kong: Skull Island” to shoot in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – “Kong: Skull Island” - the latest film about legendary monsters of Hollywood will be shot in Australia, Vietnam and Hawaii.

Vietnam hailed by Int’l Golf Tour Operators again

Vietnam’s bid to earn a more prominent place in the world golf map received another serious boost earlier this month when for the second time in four years the country was named Golf Destination of the Year for Asia & Australasia.

Will fewer Vietnamese hoard dollars as the price drops?

VietNamNet Bridge - The State Bank’s policies on the dollar have influenced consumers, many of whom are  not saving gold to preserve their assets. However, they continue to hold dollars.


Food fest gets taste of French flair

 VietNamNet Bridge – French chef Gilles Reinhard from the 3-star Michelin restaurant Paul Bocuse in Lyon, France, has returned to Ha Noi for three exclusive gala dinners showcasing exquisite food and wine from every region of France.

Google's Project Loon internet balloons to circle Earth

 Google believes it is on course to have enough internet-beaming balloons in the stratosphere to form a ring over part of the world next year.

Top 5 Miss Beauty Doll Vietnam to compete at finals

VietNamNet Bridge – Top 5 outstanding contestants to the Miss Beauty Doll Vietnam 2016 beauty pageant have arrived in Paris, France for the third semi-finals. Accordingly, they will choose appropriate outfits to attend a cocktail party.

75 percent of logistics market share held by foreign firms

Two-digit import/export growth rates and Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) have made Vietnam into a very promising logistics market worth tens of billions of dollars. However, local logistics firms only have a small piece of the cake.

Airlines permited to contribute capital to airports

 The government has released Decree No. 102/2015/ND-CP on the management and operation of airports in Vietnam, including a provision permitting airlines to contribute no more than 30 per cent of charter capital in an airport.

What to do at night in HCM City?

 If you do not know what to do at night in Ho Chi Minh City, our guide to the very best top 7 nightlife experiences will surely point you in the right direction and get you started on your path to fun.

Condolences to Pakistan, Afghanistan over quake tragedy

Icelandic President to visit Vietnam, Condolences to Pakistan, Afghanistan over quake tragedy, Vietnamese, French communist parties hold theoretical workshop, Vietnam, Laos reiterate solidarity, cooperation

Social News 29/10

Four people jailed for exploiting endangered trees, HCMC has financial difficulties in anti-flooding, Over 20,000 Vietnamese people die annually due to lung cancer, Six local properties among the finest in Asia

Art & Entertainment News In Brief

Children’s painting exhibition of climate change opens in Hanoi, Thai culture introduced in Vietnam, Exhibition on renovation held in Hanoi, Li Lam to bring Indochina spirit to latest collection, Traditional sacred animals on display in Hanoi

Vietnam Motor Show 2015 in pictures

Vietnam Motor Show 2015 opened in Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in HCM City on October 28. The event showcases 18 brand names with 150 models. It is expected to attract 170,000 visitors.

Netherlands helps prevent erosion at Cua Dai beach

 Representatives from the People's Committee  of central Quang Ngai province and the Dutch Embassy in Vietnam have discussed the possibility of applying the Netherlands’ technology to protect beaches in Hoi An city.