Public waits for made-in-Vietnam vaccine, stopping depend on foreign suppliers

Unlike previous years before, it has seen a severe shortage of vaccine this year, especially five-in-one and six-in-one vaccine and chicken pox vaccine hence the public is waiting for the day when local vaccines will meet increased demand.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 24/11

 Taiwan shoemaker expanding in Vietnam ahead of TPP, 25% of Japanese firms relocate to Vietnam after China exit: JETRO, BIDV unveils plans for representative office in Taiwan, Private companies’ outbound investment sees explosive growth

24 pangolins released into the wild

 About 24 rescued pangolins were released back into the wild on Sunday by Save Vietnam's Wildlife.

VN's hospital fees to rise next year

The Ministry of Health will increase hospital fees in early 2016, instead of December this year, Nguyen Nam Lien, head of the ministry's Department of Planning and Finance, said.

Prime Minister attends ASEAN Summits with partners

 Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung on November 22 attended the 18 th ASEAN-Japan Summit, the 17th ASEAN-Republic of Korea (RoK) Summit and the seventh ASEAN-UN Summit.

President Truong Tan Sang visits Germany to boost cooperation

 President Truong Tan Sang will visit Germany from November 24-26, at the invitation of German President Joachim Gauck, in order to boost the strategic partnership between the two countries.

People recommend talented members to the Party

In his closing remarks at the 13th conference of the Party Central Committee, General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong said the conference focused on discussion and comments on reaching high consent on the draft documents submitted to the 12th Congress.

16 most underrated tourist attractions in Asia

 VietNamNet Bridge – Here are the 16 most underrated tourist attractions in Asia, according to a recent post on Thrillist, an online lifestyle website.

Photos: Hard life on Hue’s lagoon

VietNamNet Bridge – A working day for the fishermen in Quang Loi Lagoon in Quang Dien district of Thua Thien – Hue province, central Vietnam begins at sundown and finishes at dawn the following day.

Central Highland forest is being destroyed

From 2008 to 2014, the area of natural forests in the Central Highlands lost over 358,700 hectares, or more than 51,200 hectares annually, reported the General Directorate of Forestry of Vietnam. 

River-based tourism to boom in Mekong Delta

 VietNamNet Bridge – Member countries in the Mekong River region including Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Viet Nam should build up long-term strategies and action plans to boost co-operation of river-based tourism in the future.

Nicole Kidman and James McAvoy win at Evening Standard Theatre Awards

 Nicole Kidman and James McAvoy have won the best acting honours at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards.

Vietnam remembers culture, heritage with series of public events

 VietNamNet Bridge – A series of cultural activities to mark the Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day (November 23) began last week at ancient sites in the Old Quarter and downtown HCM City.

Myanmar landslide: 'Many missing' at Kachin jade mine

 Many people are still missing after a landslide at a jade mine in Myanmar's northern Kachin state, state media said.

Belgian police arrest 16 in anti-terror raids

 Belgian police have made 16 arrests in anti-terror raids, but suspected Paris attacks gunman Salah Abdeslam remains at large, the authorities have said.

Plastics manufacturers to be swallowed by foreign groups

VietNamNet Bridge - Some foreign conglomerates are conducting negotiations to buy a 100 percent stake of a series of Vietnam’s plastics companies, accepting to pay high prices to take over the companies.

Country must accept pollution: Congressman

 VietNamNet Bridge – Pollution is a consequence of development, said Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Nguyen Minh Quang to media on the sideline of a National Assembly meeting.

Cu Lao Cau Island, heaven on earth

VietNamNet Bridge – Located in Tuy Phong District, Binh Thuan Province, about 9 km away from the shore, Cu Lao Cau Island is a most popular destination for travel lovers thanks to its smooth sloping sandy beach, blue seawater,

New Orleans park shooting leaves 16 injured

 At least 16 people have been wounded in an apparent shooting at a park in New Orleans, police say.

EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement to be signed in December

 The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) is expected to be officially signed at the beginning of December, during a visit by senior Vietnamese leaders to Europe. 

VN cruise to victory over Thailand

 VietNamNet Bridge – U21 Viet Nam defeated U21 Thailand 4-2 in their first Group A match at the Thanh Nien Newspaper's U21 International Football Tournament in HCM City yesterday, Nov 22.

Animated short from Vietnamese director advances to Oscar shortlist

 Hollywood producer visits Ngo Thanh Van’s film studio, Animated short from Vietnamese director advances to Oscar shortlist, Shakespeare’s Hamlet on Vietnamese stage, Excavation of ancient tomb made public in Binh Dinh

VN Talent Awards: Positioning solution wins first prize in IT sector

The only first prize of the Vietnamese Talent Awards 2015 was given to a GPS/GNSS positioning solution at a ceremony in Hanoi on November 20 in celebration of Vietnam Teachers’ Day.

PM Dung attends ASEAN Plus One Summits

 PM Nguyen Tan Dung on Sunday attended the ASEAN Summits with Japan, the Republic of Korea and the United Nations.

Vietnamese artisans honoured for preserving intangible values

 VietNamNet Bridge – Fifty-five artisans have been conferred with titles of "meritorious artisans" in Ha Noi and HCM City in recognition of their contribution to preserving and upholding intangible culture values.