Vietnam Airlines to offer promotional tickets for 2016 Tet Festival

  National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines (VNA) is holding a promotion on flights for selected domestic routes on the occasion of the 2016 Tet (Lunar New Year) Festival.

Quang Ninh bans construction of new tourist boats

  The northern province of Quang Ninh has recently issued a temporary suspension on the building of new tourist vessels for navigating in Ha Long and Bai Tu Long Bays.

Pristine beauty of newly discovered cave

 VietNamNet Bridge – Visitors to the newly discovered cave of Trang Ta Puong in Huong Lap Village, Huong Hoa District, Quang Tri Province will be amazed by the breathtaking beauty of natural tectonics.

Vietcombank restores ATM services for foreigners

After a period of interruption, the Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (Vietcombank) on November 19 resumed money transfers via automated teller machines (ATM) to non-residents and foreign residents in Vietnam.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 21/11

 Luxury cars to be shown at int’l motor expo in HCM City, Mekong Delta’s logistics potential awakened, Asia’s leading Renewable Energy Exhibition set to open in Hanoi, CIEM: Outlook dims as economists see slower growth

Can Tho among world's 10 most beautiful canal cities

 Can Tho has been ranked the 10th most beautiful canal city in the world in a list drawn up by the Mysterious World website.

WHO survey reveals public misunderstanding about antibiotic resistance

 As the WHO ramps up its fight against antibiotic resistance, a new multi-country surveyshows people are confused about this major threat to public health and donot understand how to prevent it from growing.

Vietnam, Cuba sign sport cooperation agreement

 Vietnam and Cuba have committed to promoting technical cooperation in sport by exchanging coaches and specialists as well as sharing training materials.

South Koreans down VN club

Defending champions Hoang Anh Gia Lai FC's U-21, who dominated the match most of time and had more chances, still ended up losing 0-1 to South Korean U-19 squad in the opener of the International Football Tournament in HCM City.

America’s well-known watch brand pays $260 million to take over VN firm

 VietNamNet Bridge – World-famous watchmaker Fossil has spent $260 million to acquire a manufacturing health monitor and analyzing devices firm called Misfit Wearables, run by a Vietnamese-born CEO.

Suspect in Vietnamese businesswoman murder in China flees

 The suspect in the murder of a Vietnamese businesswoman has fled China, causing many difficulties to police's investigation, a Vietnamese diplomat based in Guangzhou said.

Pham Huong to represent Vietnam at Miss Universe 2015

  Hai Phong native and reigning Miss Universe Vietnam Pham Thi Huong will represent the nation at the upcoming Miss Universe 2015, according to announcement by the Performing Arts Department.

Vietnam, Germany boost cooperation in natural resources, environment

 Vo Tuan Nhan, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Committee for Science, Technology and Environment, has expressed hope for more cooperation between Vietnam and Germany in natural resources and the environment.

Bioenergy plants useful for climate protection

 Growing bioenergy plants in abandoned mining sites could help with environmental protection and climate change adaptation, experts said at a workshop in Hanoi on November 19.

Land rent hikes hit Vietnam tourism

 Tourism companies, resorts, operators of tourism attractions and others are complaining about sharp hikes in land rent.

Vietnam wins two more silvers at global Wushu champs

 Vietnam has claimed two more silvers on the last day of competition at the World Wushu Championships in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Disabled models to take to catwalk at international fashion show

 Some 30 disabled female models will grace the catwalk at the “I Am Beautiful. You Too!” fashion show in Hanoi on November 21, showcasing original pieces that fuse Western and Asian design styles.

Venezuela ceramic mosaic section inaugurated in Hanoi

 A 12-metre section of ceramic mosaic mural on Au Co Dyke Road, Hanoi, designed by a group of Venezuelan youngsters, was inaugurated on November 22.

Czech-Vietnamese dictionary’s third volume launched

 The third volume of a Czech-Vietnamese dictionary debuted in the Czech Republic’s capital city of Prague on November 19.

My Village offers look into troubled art industry

 VietNamNet Bridge – Acrobatic artists staged a lavish circus performance called My Village in France, the US and other countries to much acclaim, but when the show returned to Viet Nam it didn't find success.

Mekong Delta localities calls for investment

 The Mekong Delta introduced 74 projects in need of investment at a conference held by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI)’s Can Tho branch in Can Tho City on November 20.

Vietnamese firms display products at world’s biggest motorcycle show

 Vietnamese companies are showcasing their motorcycle components for the first time at the world’s biggest motorcycle exhibition, EICMA, held in Italy’s Milan from November 17-22.

Minimum wage to rise 12.4 pct on average from January 2016

 Regional minimum wages will be raised by an average 12.4 percent on January 1, 2016 as approved by the Government recently, two months after the plan was proposed by the National Salary Council.

PM issues multi-dimensional poverty index

 The Prime Minister has issued a multi-dimensional poverty index (MPI) for the 2016-2020 period that identifies indicators to define poor, near-poor and middle-income households in urban and rural areas.

NA deputies discuss Law on Belief, Religion

 NA deputies yesterday questioned a regulation in the draft Law on Belief and Religion which states the state will officially recognise a religious institution only when it has run for at least 10 years, saying it is "scientifically baseless".