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Vietnam seeks cooperation with Western Australia: NA Chairwoman

 National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan met with leaders from Western Australia to seek cooperation opportunities in various fields of mutual interests.

Taxation bodies examine information from Paradise papers

The General Department of Taxation’s (GDT) deputy general director Nguyen Dai Tri has affirmed that GDT has received information about the names in Paradise papers and will check their duty obligations.

Exhibition recaptures traditional wedding in Hue

 An exhibition recapturing the traditional weddings of Hue people in 1960s opened at the Hue Culture Museum on November 30.

Trinh Van Vinh earns Vietnam’s fourth gold at world championships

Vietnam continued to receive good news from the ongoing IWF World Weightlifting Championships 2017 in the United States, as Trinh Van Vinh brought home the fourth gold medal for the country in the men’s 62kg category, early this morning.

Your Style Fashion Show debuts in Hanoi Old Quarter

 A daily fashion show titled “Your Style” will be held at 50 Dao Duy Tu Street, Hanoi from December 1-3.

Tien Giang toll station suspended for second time following drivers' protest

 Many drivers have continued to use small notes to pay toll fees at Cai Lay build, operate and transfer (BOT) toll station in the southern province of Tien Giang.

Deputy FM proposes ideas to forge Asia-Europe partnership

Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son has proposed four solutions to build a vision for a responsible Asia-Europe partnership.

PM requests active preparation for key socio-economic tasks in 2018

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc underlined the importance of building a resolution on key socio-economic tasks and solutions in 2018 at a cabinet meeting in Hanoi on December 1.

November motor car imports at $200mn

 Some 7,000 cars imported during the month, higher than poor September and October results.

Vietnamese stars to attend Asian Television Awards in Singapore

 Actors and actresses from the Vietnamese version of the American TV comedy-drama Glee (Glee Vietnam) will attend the 22nd Asian Television Awards 2017 (ATA) in Singapore on December 1.

Dieu Thuy heads to Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International

 The first runner-up of Miss Ocean Vietnam 2017 Nguyen Thi Dieu Thuy will represent the nation at the Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International competition slated for China in December.

Khanh Ngan named Ambassador of Mrs World Peace

 Miss Globe 2017 Khanh Ngan has been appointed Ambassador of the Mrs World Peace beauty pageant.

Mai Van Phan honoured with Cikada award

 Mai Van Phan will be the second Vietnamese poet to receive the Swedish literary Cikada Award 2017, according to the Swedish Embassy in Hanoi.

Vietnam film among top 16 at Cairo Int’l Film Festival

 The Vietnamese film ‘The Way Station’ by director Pham Thi Hong Anh has been selected among top 16 best films in the final round of the 39th Cairo International Film Festival.

Government to cap unemployment at 4%

 The Vietnamese government has set a goal of keeping the unemployment rate under 4% next year with automation forecast to take a lot of jobs from labor-intensive sectors like footwear and apparel.

Foreign capital inflows perked up by multibillion-dollar power plant licensing

The Vietnamese government’s granting of investment certificates to thermal power plants with a total investment capital of $8.37 billion contributed to raising the total value of FDI in Vietnam to $33.09 billion in 11 months of 2017.

Does Vietnam needs more PhDs? MOET says yes, the public says no

VietNamNet Bridge - While the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) persists in the VND12 trillion plan to produce 9,000 more PhDs, the public thinks the plan will squander people’s money.

Milkwood Pine flower miasma gives Hanoians headaches

 While the Hoa Sua or Milk Flower (Milkwood Pine) is one of Hanoi's signatures, locals living on the streets with high-density of the trees have complained about the strong fragrance.

Mini-marts disrupt food industry

 Convenience stores were the most successful food and drink service channels in the past year, according to results of a survey released at a seminar held in HCM City on Thursday.

Sugar companies want to extend protection period

The Vietnam Sugar & Sugarcane Association (VSSA) has asked the government to delay the removal of the sugar import quota to 2022 instead of 2018 as committed in ATIGA.