BUSINESS IN BRIEF 3/10

 Vissan stops buying Aussie cows from HAGL, Fiber firm debuts on HOSE, Malaysian firm to build power station in Vietnam, VCCI: Tough times ahead for big employers, New enterprises fall in September

Hanoi to host cultural village festival of artisans, handicrafts

 VietNamNet Bridge – Artisans from dozens of villages will participate in an annual festival that celebrates cultural values of villages,

Three times more youths unemployed in VN today

 Even though Viet Nam's unemployment rate remains at just over 2 per cent, the youth unemployment rate is three times higher, affirmed a report on the socio-economic situation till September.

Autumn sights attract tourists

Hanoi is dyed in Autumn colours while carpets of ‘tam giac mach’ flower, ‘da quy’ and white canola in blossom in Ha Giang, Moc Chau and Da Lat are offering visitors an exhilarating chance to immerse themselves

Animal welfare still faces challenges in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – A seminar on animal welfare in HCM City pressed the call for better treatment of animals in Vietnam, but the attitude of the public, and local authorities, towards the treatment of animals was a major obstacle,

VN's top swimmer returns to national champs

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Thi Anh Vien will return to the National Swimming Championships after a two-year absence.

UN Summit participation, Cuba visit illustrate Vietnam active globally

 President Truong Tan Sang’s recent participation in the UN Summit and his official visit to Cuba demonstrate clearly Vietnam as an active, trustful partner and responsible member in global affairs of peace, cooperation and development. 

Rumours of plastic rice stir concern

 VietNamNet Bridge – Facebook users have highlighted growing concerns over what they claim is plastic rice.

Vietnam has opportunity to become an “FDI star”

 VietNamNet Bridge – More than 700 delegates attending the Global Investment Forum on Wednesday in Hanoi saw a very positive economic - investment picture of Vietnam in the current period. 

Innovation key for agriculture: Minister

 VietNamNet Bridge – Agriculture is a key industry that drives competitiveness, enhances economic growth and serves as the momentum for inclusive growth in Southeast Asia, a ministry official said at a meeting held on Wednesday in HCM City.

Tale of two cities

More than a lover, photography is like a life partner for photographer Matthias Meyer, as he has been close to cameras for around 50 years.

Aviation sector prepares to deal with bird menace

 Vietjet aircraft suffered several bird strikes last month, propelling authorities to send the aircraft for technical check-ups and repair, a Vietjet Air representative said.

Looking long term

 Mr. Laurent Genet, General Director of Audi Vietnam, talks about the changing nature of Vietnam's automobile market.

Hanoi – place to see before you turn 30: Business Insider

Hanoi has recently been named in the “30 places to see before you turn 30” by the Business Insider UK.  

International Techmart 2015 opens in Hanoi

 The 2015 International Technology and Equipment Market of Vietnam (Techmart 2015) opened at the Hanoi International Exhibition Centre on October 1.

Tropical storm Mujigae enters East Sea

 Tropical storm Mujigae in early October 2 entered the East Sea after traversing Luzon island of the Philippines, becoming the fourth storm so far this year to impact Vietnam, according to the National Centre for Hydrometereological Forecasting.

Public Security Ministry proposes lighter traffic penalties

 The Ministry of Public Security proposed today a reduction in the severity of penalties for a number of traffic safety violations. 

Vietnamese farm produce enters the US via China

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam has delicious tropical fruits, but they are often not sent directly to foreign markets.

Vietnam, Russia declare to bolster strategic partnership

 Vietnam and Russia have declared to bolster their comprehensive strategic partnership by speeding up agreements and prioritised joint projects in politics, economics-trade, defence-security, and humanitarian affairs.

Vietnam, Germany foster strategic partnership

 Chargé d’Affaires of the German Embassy to Vietnam Hanns-Joerg Brunner has hailed the continuous growing relations between the two countries with the highlight of the establishment of the strategic partnership in 2011. 

Indian navy ship anchors at Da Nang port

 The Indian Navy Ship INS Sahyadri, carrying 300 officers and crew members on board, arrived at the Tien Sa port in Da Nang city on October 2, beginning its five-day visit to the central city. 

Vietnam, US convene 6th Defence Policy Dialogue

 The sixth Vietnam-US Defence Policy Dialogue took place in Washington D.C. during Deputy Defence Minister Nguyen Chi Vinh’s visit to the US from September 29 to October 2. 

WHAT'S ON OCTOBER 1-15 (DAILY UPDATE)

  Major art & entertainment events in big cities from Oct. 1-15.

'Good bacteria' key to stopping asthma

 Being exposed to "good bacteria" early in life could prevent asthma developing, say Canadian scientists.

Ten outstanding contestants of Miss Universe Vietnam 2015

 VietNamNet Bridge - The final night of the 2015 Miss Universe Vietnam will take place on Saturday night, September 3 in Nha Trang City. Here are some outstanding faces at this year pageant.