Changing face of transport in HCM City

 Exhibition along Nguyen Hue in District 1 displays photos depicting 40 years of transport development in the city.

TPP agreement to have substantial impact on Vietnamese economy

  The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement, which is awaiting ratification by 12 member countries, will have a substantial impact on the Vietnamese economy once it is implemented, according to economic experts.

Vietnam e-commerce developing

 VietNamNet Bridge – E-commerce has developed vigorously in Viet Nam in recent years and has helped Vietnamese companies improve their businesses.

Soc Trang to host 2nd ‘Ngo’ Boat Race Festival

 VietNamNet Bridge – The second ‘Ngo’ Boat Race Festival of the ethnic Khmer people in the Mekong Delta region will be held from November 23-25 in Soc Trang Province.

Baby vaccinations remain a cause for concern

 VietNamNet Bridge – Parents are concerned about post-vaccine reactions after the recent death of babies after receiving Quinvaxem vaccine, although the Health Ministry has repeatedly confirmed the safety of the vaccine.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 11/11

 HCM City to hold international cashew conference, Vietnam expedites drastic banking system’s shake-up, Largest DAP fertilizer plant in northwest commenced, New tax to be levied on auto imports

Vietnam, Singapore cement ties in crime fight, security

 The Vietnam Ministry of Public Security and the Singapore Ministry of Home Affairs will enhance their partnership with a focus on fighting crimes and ensuring security and safety for the public.

HCM City, US city of Sacramento seek closer ties

 Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Tat Thanh Cang received Allen Warren, Vice Mayor of Sacramento City, California state, the United States.

National Assembly sets 6.7 percent GDP growth target for 2016

 The National Assembly approved a resolution on the socio-economic development plan for 2016, which sets the goal of a 6.7 percent increase in gross domestic product (GDP), on November 10. 

International scholars object to China’s claims in East Sea

 Many international researchers said China’s claims of sovereignty in the East Sea is groundless and has no legal and historical foundation.

Jazz concert to commemorate Thai King's birthday

 A special jazz concert by Vietnamese and Thai artists will be held in downtown Ha Noi to celebrate the birthday of Thai king Bhumibol Adulyadej (December 5).


HCM City to reduce staff by 14,000 by 2021

 HCM City plans to reduce its white-collar employees by 14,000 by 2021, according to a municipal Interior Affairs Department plan. 

1,900 workers made redundant due to fire

  A hat manufacturer in southern Dong Nai Province has unilaterally terminated its work contract with nearly 1,900 workers after a recent fire damaged company's machine, the online Dan Tri newspaper reproted.

Tourists from almost all nations to visit Vietnam visa-free

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Government of Vietnam has told relevant ministries and agencies to weigh granting visa exemptions to tourists from almost all countries after some European nations have got such unilateral treatment.

China decries Shenyang pollution called 'worst ever' by activists

 Chinese state media and netizens have decried high pollution levels in the northeast city of Shenyang, which activists have said could be the "worst ever" air quality seen in the country.

More workers unemployed despite job vacancies

VietNamNet Bridge - Though the unemployment rate has risen, enterprises complain they are finding it difficult to recruit workers, Nguyen Anh Tuan, head of the Vietnam Productivity Institute (VNPI), said after meeting recently with the local press.

Fast circuit maker wins Dyson award

 A high-speed printer that can produce circuit boards in minutes has won the Dyson engineering award.

Easyjet chief warns global airport security must be tightened

 She is the chief executive of Easyjet who has spent five days battling to fly home tourists stranded at Sharm el-Sheikh airport.

Signboards in Chinese and Russian common in Nha Trang

 VietNamNet Bridge – Walking along the streets of Nha Trang, a popular tourist city in central Vietnam, you can see signboards on many restaurants and shops written in Russian and Chinese.

Politburo to submit personnel planning to 12th Central Party Committee meeting

 VietNamNet Bridge - The 12th meeting of the 11th Party Central Committee will focus on personnel preparations for the next tenure.

Will Besra, a tax debtor, be allowed to export gold?

VietNamNet Bridge - Though having not paid VND400 billion in tax, the two gold mining companies run by Besra Group in Quang Nam province may still be allowed to export nearly 400 kilos of gold.

Majestic and poetic Vung Ro Bay

 VietNamNet Bridge - Vung Ro Bay in the central province of Phu Yen is small but beautiful. Seen from Ca Pass, Vung Ro looks like a watercolor painting.

65% of tariffs abolished immediately under TPP

 Certain goods subject to automatic elimination of tariffs while others to follow different timeframes for removal.

HCM City win international tournament on home turf

 HCM City FC were crowned champions of the International Women's Football Tournament on Sunday at Thong Nhat Stadium in HCM City.

Faldo highlights first Laguna Classic

 VietNamNet Bridge – More than 100 golfers from Asia and Viet Nam will compete in the inaugural Laguna Classic amateur golf tournament at Laguna Lang Co Golf Club later this week.