BUSINESS IN BRIEF 7/11

Sugar pours across border; Slower inflation helps boost retail sales; Central province to sue Chinese firm over coffee brand; Foreign investment in HCM City increases in 10 months; Vietnam sees greater production, inventory

SEA Games: Vietnam held to draw by Myanmar

VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnamese U23 team did not score any goal in their second match against Myanmar on November 6, although it played with one more player than their opponents. 

GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 6/11

Ambassador to Turkmenistan presents credentials; Seminar on AO/dioxin opens in US; NA deputy chairman receives French official; PM emphasises minerals projects’ efficiency; PM highlights World Bank aid role in Vietnam

Doctors identify cause of aging in woman

VietNamNet Bridge - 27-year-old Nguyen Thi Ngoc Mai from Quang Nam Province who has turned into an old woman overnight is actually suffering from chronic autoimmune urticaria, doctors said.

French rapper and jazz artist to perform in Hanoi

VietNamNet Bridge - Kad Achouri, a famous French rapper and jazz artist, will have only one show at the L’Espace, 24 Trang Tien, Hanoi on November 15.

Vietnam, Japan rock concert to rouse Hanoi in December

A rock concert titled “Go!Go!Japan” featuring Japanese rock stars will be held at the National Exhibition Center on Giang Vo Street in Hanoi on December 3, announced the Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam.

Vietnam’s seafood exports depend heavier on material imports

The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers VASEP, has asked for tax incentives to pave the way to import seafood materials for domestic processing.

Vietnam, Luxembourg eye stronger cooperation

The Grand Duke of Luxembourg, Henri, is making an official visit to Vietnam from Nov. 7-10 at the invitation of State President Truong Tan Sang.

Elephant races in Central Highlands

Elephants are the symbol of strength and prosperity of families and hamlets and for the ethnic minority people in the Central Highlands, the elephant race is one of the biggest festivals in the area.

Issues weigh heavily on nation’s shoulders

Budget spending, public investment and economic restructuring are big macroeconomic issues grabbing the headlines these days. Deputy Prime Minister Vu Van Ninh digs into these issues with VIR.

Foreign applause for fresh approach

The international community is applauding Vietnam’s efforts to build a green economy.

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 6/11

Flash flood kills four in Quang Nam; Odon Vallet scholarships presented to 15 Vietnamese students; Vietnam aims for zero new HIV/AIDS infections; Online contest about sea and islands held in HCM City

SPORTS IN BRIEF 7/11

Viet Nam drawn in tough group for SEA Games basketball; Nike inks sponsorship deal with national tennis team; Local reporters prepare to cover upcoming Games

Having no regulation on electronic archives, agencies return to “paper era”

A “digitalization process” is taking place at all state management agencies, where officers try to digitalize paper legal documents for better and easier management.

A verdant rooftop

Beyond the well-known and colourful markets of Sapa, Bac Ha and Can Cau, is the bewitching northwest mountainous area of Vietnam with the remote town and market of Sin Ho, the roof of Lai Chau province.

Termites threaten Hoi An's historic buildings

The Cultural Heritage Department will invest VND3 billion (US$144,000) next year to combat termites that have been damaging historic houses in Hoi An Ancient Town in central Quang Nam Province for a long time.

Leading fencer strives for SEA Games championship

VietNamNet Bridge – Female fencer Nguyen Thi Le Dung, who won six gold medals at the 22nd, 23rd and 24th SEA Games, is determined to defend her top position at the upcoming 26th SEA Games.

Administrative fine may reach US$100,000

VietNamNet Bridge – Administrative violations related to marine, mineral, environmental and land management may increase up to VND2 billion or US$100,000.

Companies still decide to list shares on the bourse, despite gloomy market

The prolonged lackluster stock market has discouraged a lot of businesses and prompted them to cancel the listing. Meanwhile, other companies still keep determined to list their shares on the bourse.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 6/11

Global labour trends to impact VN market; Ministry to revise tariffs for next year; WB warns of increasing private debt in Vietnam; Fruit companies get wise with Chinese traders; Petrovietnam bids for ConocoPhillips' Vietnam assets 

Rare disease discovered in Tasmania of Australia

A rare disease never seen in the southern hemisphere before, named tularaemia, has been discovered in Tasmania of Australia, state Deputy Director of Public Health, Dr Chrissie Pickin, confirmed on Friday.

International workshop on East Sea closes

The third international workshop on the East Sea wrapped up in Hanoi on Nov. 5.

Thai student seized with 3.1kg methamphetamine in HCMC

 Preyanooch Phuttharaksa (22), a design student of Thai nationality, was seized last Sunday night at Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat airport for trafficking 3.1 kilos of methamphetamine, according to the drug crime investigation police department.

Rice production face challenges next year

Rice farming area, production and export value have increased sharply year-on-year, but next year’s performance is predicted to face many difficulties due to the impact of flooding, experts said at a seminar on Friday.

Most U.S. troops to leave Iraq by mid-December: official

U.S. forces are moving out of Iraq "at a high rate of speed," and most troops are scheduled to leave the country by mid-December, a senior U.S. military official said Thursday.