HIV/AIDS cases could climb if funding for prevention programs falls

VietNamNet Bridge – The decrease of funding for HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment could increase the spread of the disease, the HIV/AIDS Prevention Agency has aid.

Geo-engineering: Climate fixes 'could harm billions'

 Schemes to tackle climate change could prove disastrous for billions of people, but might be required for the good of the planet, scientists say.

ASEAN army commanders gather in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – The 15th edition of the ASEAN Chiefs of Army Multilateral Meeting, taking place on November 26-29, got underway in Hanoi with high ranking military officers from throughout ASEAN in attendance.

Foreign investors eye Vietnam’s seaports

VietNamNet Bridge – Foreign investors have shown more interest in seaports following a decision by the in Prime Minister to reduce the state’s stake in the ports.

Fertiliser firm set to launch IPO

 VietNamNet Bridge – The PetroVietnam Ca Mau Fertilizer Company is set to make an initial public offering on December 11 before listing on the HCM Stock Exchange.

Hanoi authorities admit defeat on relocating historic markets

 VietNamNet Bridge – In the face of widespread opposition from both local residents and traders, the Hanoi Municipal People’s Committee has admitted defeat in its attempts to drive traditional wet markets into purpose built modern facilities.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 27/11

Mavin targets meat processing industry; Rice exports earn $2.5b, prices fall; HCM City real estate transactions increase; Motor Show sets sales record; Vietnam adopts new rules allowing 50-year foreign ownership over houses

Vietnam Airlines check-in times change

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam Airlines will change check-in times for both domestic and international flights on December 1.

Eighth CLV summit affirms determination to enhance links

 Measures agreed at the freshly-ended eighth Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle (CLV) summit will allow broader economic connections to be made, said Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son.

Local company creates Buddha-hand shaped grapefruit

 VietNamNet Bridge – On November 17, the first grapefruit in the shape of Buddha hand appeared at eight temples in Vietnam, attracting public attention.

Vietnam to receive third Kilo submarine in December

Russian newswire Interfax has quoted the Director General of Admiralty Shipyard, Mr. Alexander Buzakov, as saying that the submarine, named Hai Phong HQ-184, will come to Vietnam in early December, but he did not reveal the exact date.

ADB loans $50m for tourism infrastructure

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Vietnamese Government yesterday afternoon signed a US$50-million loan agreement to upgrade Viet Nam's tourism infrastructure.

Why did Panasonic shift to Vietnam?

 VietNamNet Bridge - Panasonic has opene its first electrical equipment factory in Vietnam after 20 years importing products into Vietnam.

Indonesian army tops ASEAN shooting competition

 VietNamNet Bridge – The 24th ASEAN Armies Rifle Meet wrapped up in Ha Noi yesterday (Nov 25) with Indonesia dominating the annual tournament with 19 gold, 12 silver and 41 bronze medals.

German electro pop band on Southeast Asian tour

 VietNamNet Bridge – Stabil Elite, a first-class German band, will hold free electro pop concerts, workshops and talks in three cities of Viet Nam and in the cities of Phnom Penh and Manila.

US economy grows faster than first forecast

 The US economy grew much faster in the third quarter than first reported, official figures have shown.

Ministry wants airport power outage answer before Dec. 5

The Ministry of Transport has demanded the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam to make a full answer before December 5 on the power failure at Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

Le Hang readies for finals at world model contest

The level of competition for Dang Thi Le Hang, 21, from Danang City is intensifying as December 2, the final night of the Max Elite Model Look world title modelling competition, nears.

Hundreds of riders to compete in trans-Vietnam cycling tourney

 As many as 300 riders representing 15 domestic and two foreign teams (Laos and Cambodia) will participate in a trans-Vietnam cycling tournament from December 2-16.

Illegal drugs seized at Tan Son Nhat Airport

 VietNamNet Bridge – Customs officials at Tan Son Nhat International Airport here have seized 30,000 prohibited and addictive tablets worth more than VND2 billion (US$94,340).

VN Party chief concludes Russia visit

 Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong left Sochi city on the morning of November 26 (local time), concluding his official visit to Russia at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin.

Can Tho wants to build an IZ for Korean investors

 VietNamNet Bridge – Can Tho - the largest city in the Mekong Delta – has revealed its plan to build a 200ha industrial zone in O Mon District, Can Tho City to serve Korean investors only.

Train fares to be slashed by nearly 20% during Lunar New Year 2015

VietNamNet Bridge - The Vietnam Railway Corporation has announced it will reduce train fares for the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) by 17% compared to the current fares and 20% over the previous Tet.

Wage workers represent one-third of Vietnam’s total employment

In Vietnam, about one-third of the employed people depend on wages for their livelihoods, compared to the global average of over 50 per cent.

Heavier penalties set for overloaded trucks

 VietNamNet Bridge – Penalties for overloaded trucks will increase based on the Government's Decree 107/2014/ND-CP, which replaces last year's Decree 171.