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Japanese businesses to pour US$5 bln in Vietnam

 President Tran Dai Quang and Japanese PM Shinzo Abe on November 10 witnessed the signing ceremony of cooperative documents worth US$5 billion between the two nations’ ministries, agencies and businesses. 

Gala dinner welcomes APEC economic leaders

Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang hosted a gala dinner on November 10 to welcome Asian-Pacific leaders on the ocassion of the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Da Nang city.

Illegal construction rampant on Phu Quoc

 Many construction projects in Phu Quoc Island District are being built without licences or violate construction regulations.

Thuy Dung reveals dress for Miss International 2017 final

 Vietnamese representative Thuy Dung has officially unveiled the evening gown she will model on the catwalk for the final round of the Miss International 2017 scheduled for November 14 in Tokyo, Japan.

Consumer credit: nearly 47% of Vietnamese borrow money

VietNamNet Bridge - Around one out of every two Vietnamese borrows money on credit, according to StoxPlus. 

President Tran Dai Quang hosts APEC-ASEAN Leaders’ Informal Dialogue

On the afternoon of November 10, President Tran Dai Quang chaired the APEC – ASEAN Leaders’ Informal Dialogue. This was the first dialogue between APEC and ASEAN, organized as an initiative of Vietnam.

Asian beauties vie for Miss World 2017 title

Beauties from around the world are in China to compete in the Miss World 2017 pageant. Among them are many eye-catching Asian contestants.

Vietnam's Thuy Dung in top 15 official hot picks: Missosology

 Famous magazine Missosology chose Vietnamese representative Thuy Dung among its fifth selection of top 15 official hot picks for Miss International 2017 on November 8.

UN expert to assess food security in Vietnam

 The UN Special Rapporteur on the right to food, Hilal Elver, will visit Vietnam from November 13-24 to gather first-hand information on the country’s food situation, including the impact of climate change.

Vietnam, US celebrate dioxin remediation at Da Nang airport

 A ceremony was held on November 9 to mark the successful joint projects to remediate dioxin at the Da Nang Airport.

Apple Vietnam requests exemption from customs procedures

 Apple Vietnam has proposed the Ministry of Finance to remove a series of administrative procedures applied on its imported products, aiming to create advantage for its business activity, according to newswire Vietnamfinance.

APEC member economies eye sustainable agriculture

 Solutions to boost sustainable development of agriculture in response to climate change are among issues that delegates of APEC member economies have spent time discussing over the last few days of the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in Da Nang city.

US helps Vietnam respond to impacts of storm Damrey, future diasters

US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel J. Kritenbrink announced over $1 million in emergency assistance and long-term disaster risk reduction support to Vietnam to respond to the impacts of Typhoon Damrey and future disasters on behalf of the US Government.

Spanish tourist dies after 100-metre mountain pass fall

 A Spanish tourist fell off a cliff while speeding on Ma Pi Leng Pass in Ha Giang Province.

Hoi An seeks government help to protect Cua Dai Beach

 Authorities in the ancient town of Hoi An are seeking government help to protect Cua Dai Beach which is facing more serious erosion following Storm Damrey.

VTV, SCIC to cancel world's highest TV tower project

 PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc has agreed a Vietnam Television (VTV) and the State Capital Investment Corporation (SCIC) decision to pull out of the Vietnam Television Tower project.

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau jogs along HCM City canal

 Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his escorts jogged along a canal in Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday evening, attracting great attention from the public.

Coastal provinces prepare for typhoon Haikui

 The Central Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control on Friday morning asked coastal localities to prepare for a new typhoon.

Real estate developer wants 5% of HCM City land in exchange for boulevard

VietNamNet Bridge - The avenue along a Sai Gon River project is expected to be implemented by Tuan Chau Group with total investment capital of VND63.5 trillion. 

Asia-Pacific Leaders’ Trade Opportunity

On Saturday, the leaders of the world’s largest and most dynamic trading corridor will convene in Da Nang for their annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders’ meeting.