Old apartments remain in state of disrepair

 VietNamNet Bridge – There are more than 1,500 old apartment buildings at risk of collapse across Viet Nam, but in the last decade, only five per cent were rebuilt.

Number of Vietnamese films rated for 16+ on the rise

 VietNamNet Bridge – The number of movies rated for mature audiences has peaked since the institution of the rating system in Vietnam in 2007.

Well-known coach to leave Song Lam Nghe An FC

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Huu Thang has reportedly resigned as the head coach of V-League side Song Lam Nghe An.

New decree on credit-rating agencies expected to change financial market

 VietNamNet Bridge – Under Government’s Decree No 88, the Ministry of Finance will begin receiving applications to set up CRAs from mid-November, a long awaited moment believed to mark a milestone in the debt market.

Diplomatic highlights in October

 The eventful diplomatic activities in October contributed to spurring strategic partnerships with Asian big countries and opening up prospects for fostering closer ties with European countries.

Where wildlife is honored

 VietNamNet Bridge – It is a normal morning in the crowded Saigon. Tai has begun doing his daily job.

Right time to buy property: experts

 VietNamNet Bridge – Now is a good time to purchase property because of various promotional programmes that favour buyers and investors,

Con Dao: A “pearl” of the East Sea

VietNamNet Bridge – With a beautiful natural landscape with nine beaches, coral reefs and vast green forests, it has become a stunning “pearl” that attracts a large number of domestic and international tourists

French health watchdog warns on 3D usage for children

 A French health watchdog has recommended that children under the age of six should not be allowed access to 3D content.

Training project proves a failure

 VietNamNet Bridge – After sponsoring vocational training for rural labourers in the north and central regions for four years, the Government has admitted the programme's employment rate and quality of training was ineffective.

Vietnam, France collaborate to combat crime

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam and France have reached consensus on fighting various crimes and expand cooperation across fields of their needs.

Legal Advice: Capital adjustment in Vietnamese joint stock companies

 Adjustment of par value of shares; acquisition, recovery, and conversion of bonds; and stock issuance etc. are the circumstances in which joint stock companies are permitted to increase or decrease charter capital.

To He artisans strive to promote rare surviving Vietnamese traditional toy

VietNamNet Bridge – Sometimes while wandering Hanoi streets, one can see vendors of 'To He', a traditional toy manually made with glutinous rice powder. Without any noisy advertisement, 'To He' vendors walk across Hanoi streets

Controversy crops up over cable system near Son Doong Cave

The Quang Binh Province People's Committee defended the controversial cable car project scheduled to be built near the world's largest cave, Son Doong.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 8/11

Projects on Ly Son island prioritised; Retail petrol prices expected to fall further; Vietnam invests 19.1 billion USD abroad; Garment industry faces shortage in skilled workers; HCMC to become top garment, textile service center

Vietnam face Palestine in friendly match

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam will test their skills in their fifth official friendly match against Palestine at the My Dinh Stadium here this weekend.

Rare flora species recognised as Vietnam Heritage Trees

VietNamNet Bridge – Hoang Lien National Park in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai received certificates of Vietnam Heritage Trees for two rare flora species in the park at a ceremony on November 5.

Microsoft sues local firm for copyright infringement

 VietNamNet Bridge – Microsoft has taken legal action against Austnam Joint Stock Company, a Hanoi-based metal roof tile and construction steel producer, for alleged copyright infringement.

University lecturers receive $183-368 monthly salary: report

 VietNamNet Bridge - A Higher Education Update written by professors from leading American universities said that low salaries, too many teaching hours, and modest income from scientific research projects remained problems in Vietnam’s universities.

Vietnamese stock market awaits foreign cash flow

 VietNamNet Bridge – With satisfactory business performance from most listed companies, Vietnam has every reason to place high hopes on strong foreign capital flow in the next quarter.

Vietnam battleships make a Southeast Asia tour

 VietNamNet Bridge - Two frigates of Vietnam People’s Navy carrying 228 officers and sailors on November 5 left the Cam Ranh military port in Khanh Hoa Province to Indonesia, Brunei and the Philippines.

Duc Long Gia Lai acquires Mass Noble

VietNamNet Bridge – Duc Long Gia Lai Joint Stock Company is on the process of acquiring Mass Noble, a Hong Kong-based consumer electronics manufacturer, according to the firm’s Board of Directors.

Parkinson's stem cell 'breakthrough'

 Stem cells can be used to heal the damage in the brain caused by Parkinson's disease, according to scientists in Sweden.

Four die in Lang Son karaoke bar blaze

 Four people died in a fire at a three-storey karaoke bar in the northern province of Lang Son's Lang Son City yesterday.

European music fest to enthrall Vietnamese audiences

The European Music Festival is returning Vietnam for its second edition on November 22-December 5.