US religious freedom report inadequately depicts Vietnam: Spokesperson

 Although the US Department of State’s 2014 International Religious Freedom Report acknowledges Vietnam’s achievements in the field, it regrettably continues to highlight inadequacies and cites erroneous information about Vietnam.

Over 4,700 households to be moved for Long Thanh Airport

 As many as 4,730 households in the southern province of Dong Nai will be relocated to make room for construction of the Long Thanh international airport.

Vietnam, Myanmar sign MoU on anti-corruption

 The Government Inspectorate of Vietnam and Anti-Bribery Commission of Myanmar (ACM) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on fighting corruption. 

China’s activities in Sansha city void of sense: FM spokesman

 China’s activities in the so-called Sansha city have no legal foundation and do not change the fact that Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago belongs to Vietnam. 

Vietnam, China strengthen land infrastructure cooperation

 Vietnam and China held the first ministerial-level session of the working group on land infrastructure cooperation in Beijing on October 15 to seek more practical and effective cooperation mechanisms in the field. 

Vietnam, Laos commit to boosting ties

 Vice President Nguyen Thi Doan and her Lao counterpart Bounnhang Vorachith reached a number of commitments to boost bilateral ties during their talks in Vientiane on October 15. 

Daniel Nguyen to play in Vietnam Open's quarter-final

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese American Daniel Nguyen defeated Adrian Menendez Maceiras of Spain to secure a ticket to compete in the men's singles quarter-finals of the Viet Nam Tennis Open in HCM City yesterday.

Journey to Vietnam’s southern tip

 VietNamNet Bridge – Dat Mui, a commune in Ngoc Hien District of Ca Mau Province, has been widely known as the southernmost area of Vietnam.

Social News 16/10

Dengue fever cases continue to climb, Kien Giang officials jailed for embezzlement, Bach Mai doctors successfully handle two complicated cases, Women under-represented in local elections: report says

TPP helps Vietnam balance economic dependence on China

Vietnam’s admission to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement will not negatively affect Vietnam - China trade relations. If Vietnam can improve its competitiveness, the trade relations between Vietnam and China will be more balanced.

Is it time to retire the school uniform?

School should be fun and encouraging to students, though some find it hard getting through the entire day, particularly while they're locked into a tight, constraining set of clothing called a "school uniform".

Salaries to rise with GDP growth in Vietnam, survey

 VietNamNet Bridge – The manufacturing industry is one of the three industries that will see the highest salary increase rate for the entire year of 2015.

Resort real estate appealing to foreigners

Richard Leech, Executive Director of CBRE Vietnam, tells about the resort real estate market following the introduction of new legislation.

Art & Entertainment News in Brief 16/10

Exhibition displays Vietnam’s sacred objects, Vietnam's landscapes to appear on UK TV, Queen songs to be covered at Hard Rock Cafe, Hypersonic Music Festival to hit HCM City, Top DJs to play spooky Halloween fest

Cameras to monitor traffic on highways

 Cameras will eventually be installed on all highways in Vietnam to identify drivers breaking the law, a press conference organized by the Ministry of Transport reviewing activities in the third quarter was told.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 16/10

Thai hotel operator comes to Vietnam, EVN focuses on completion of key power projects, Experts: PPP may boost agri-insurance growth, Garment, fibre, fabric exports hit nearly US$20 billion

Ebola lingers in semen for nine months

 Ebola persists in the semen of male survivors much longer than previously thought, a study shows.

Has the third deflation wave reached Vietnam?

Vietnam lacks forecasts about deflation and the scenarios to deal with it if it occurs. International institutions have warned that the country may face deflation as the Consumer Price Index has increased very slowly in recent months.

Migrant crisis: EU leaders meet with focus on Turkey

 European leaders are to discuss measures to ease the region's migration crisis, with Turkey the focus of their efforts in Brussels.

VW ordered to recall 2.4 million cars in Germany

 Volkswagen has been ordered to recall 2.4 million cars in Germany by the country's automotive watchdog as a result of the diesel emissions scandal.

Seven people live in 2 sq.m house in Saigon: in pictures

VietNamNet Bridge - A seven-member family is living in a house of just 2 m2 in HCM City. Every night, a 62-year-old woman has to sleep on a folding chair on the sidewalk to make room for her grandchildren.

Government proposes $3b of international bond issuances

  The government has proposed international bond issuances worth US$3 billion, to restructure domestic debts arising during 2015-2016.


WHAT'S ON OCTOBER 15-31 (DAILY UPDATE)

Major art & entertainment events in big cities from Oct. 15-31.

Most domestic businesses do not buy risk-prevention insurance

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese businesses tend not to buy insurance policies even though they are exposed to high risks. 

Paradise-like Ba Khan Valley

VietNamNet Bridge - More than 100km from Hanoi, Ba Khan seems separate from the outside world. Anyone who comes here will be amazed of this place’s charming scenery.