Unemployment rate up, university graduates keep pessimistic about future

The increasingly high number of bankrupted or dissolved businesses means fewer job opportunities for new university graduates.

Travel firms face quiet inbound tourism season

From September onwards to early next year is the high inbound tourism season in Vietnam. However, the number of foreign travelers to Vietnam so far this year remains modest, so October is nearly ending.

Vietnamese social networks change themselves to live together with Facebook

“Better a live coward than a dead hero” is the principle followed by Vietnamese social networks now. They understand well that in order to exist, they should get out of the giant Facebook’s way.

Famous chefs set for festival

 VietNamNet Bridge – Famous chefs and TV personalities Martin Yan and Bobby Chinn will show off their cooking skills and introduce global cuisine at the annual Taste of the World Culinary Festival in HCM City in December.

Vietnam to play friendly match with Gremio

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s national football team will face Brazilian famous club Gremio in a friendly match in the southcentral province of Khanh Hoa on November 15.

Who protects illegal tiger farming?

VietNamNet Bridge – A tiger raiser in Nghe An disclosed to VietNamNet that he bought baby tigers from Ha Tinh. Besides Do Thanh commune, other neighboring communes also breed tigers.

SBV attempts to impose luxury tax on gold trade

The State Bank of Vietnam has proposed the Ministry of Finance to tax gold trade. However, the proposal has not been applauded by the public.

New calendar book with sayings of President Ho Chi Minh

VietNamNet Bridge – A special calendar template bloc will make its debut in 2013 under the name ‘History Book Calendar’, and will feature images and sayings of the late President Ho Chi Minh. 

Dak Lak: Wild elephants kill a police officer

 VietNamNet Bridge – On October 29, Mr. Huynh Trung Luan, Director of the Dak Lak Elephant Conservation Center confirmed that a policeman of Eale Commune, Dak Lak province, was killed by wild elephants on October 27.

Dong Nai Province objects to hydropower plants

The provincial government is objecting to building of the Dong Nai 6 and 6A Hydropower Plants because of negative impact to biodiversity, culture, historical values and the daily livelihood of local residents. 

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 30/10

  Ireland helps Vietnam deal with UXO; Chung Soo grants scholarships to poor students; Workers lose as companies post phony job-openings; HCM City hospitals meet waste-water targets

Only two teams not yet registered for 2013 V-League

 VietNamNet Bridge – A total of 24 football teams have registered for the V-League and the First Division Tournament 2013, according to the Vietnam Professional Football JSC (VPF).

National Assembly hears draft on constitutional amendments

 VietNamNet Bridge – The National Assembly deputies listened to a report on the amendment of the Constitution originally ratified in 1992 during its hearing yesterday. The Assembly also examined five other legislative projects.

Quang Huan competes for 2012 Manhunt Int’l title

 Super Model Nguyen Quang Huan will represent Vietnam at 2012 Manhunt International in Thailand from November 1-11.

Two Filipinos arrested for snaring fool gambling

VietNamNet Bridge - After snaring fool gambling with a Japanese tourist in Hanoi and being hunted, two Filipino people fled to Ho Chi Minh City and they were arrested there.

Australian missile guardian ship docks at Saigon Port

VietNamNet Bridge – On the afternoon of October 29, the Australian navy ship HMAS Sydney 03 docked at the port of Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City, for the visit to strengthen defense cooperation between the two countries.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 30/10

 No source for import-export tax refund; FDI selective over investment options; Power production costs to be made public; RoK investors keen on Van Don Airport project; Vietnam’s top 10 corporate tax payers; Auditors target 26 SOEs

Vietnam, RoK cooperate in science and technology

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to boost cooperation in science and technology.

Hanoi heralds visit of leading orchestra

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Vienna Chamber Orchestra will perform with guest artists from Viet Nam and Japan at Ha Noi Opera House this Sunday.

Breast cancer screening saves lives, says study

 The benefits of preemptive breast cancer screening outweigh the risks, a study said Tuesday, insisting the practice saves thousands of lives.

Made-in-Vietnam phones only have plastic covers made in Vietnam

Vietnam’s phone set exports have been increasing steadily year after year. However, most of the exports are made by foreign invested enterprises.

Death penalty not yet authorized by lethal injection because of lacking medication

VietNamNet Bridge – The provisions on enforcing the death penalty by lethal injection was ratified in 2009, but until now it has not been applicable for the reason of lack of drugs.

Helicopter rescues 35 people on drifting rig

VietNamNet Bridge - After nearly a day going adrift in the sea, 35 people on an oil rig near Bach Long Vi Island (Hai Phong city) was brought ashore by a helicopter. 

NA deputies back plan on vote of confidence

 VietNamNet Bridge – The National Assembly (NA) deputies backed the promulgation of a resolution on conducting votes of confidence on persons holding positions elected or approved by the NA or People’s Councils,

Microsoft unveils Windows Phone 8

 Microsoft on Monday unveiled Windows Phone 8, the new version of its smartphone operating system, representing the software giant's latest move to challenge the market leaders of Apple and Google.