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2017 could be Monsoon Music Festival’s last year

 This year’s Monsoon Music Festival (MMF) – Vietnam’s biggest music festival – may be the last, as the organisers can’t find a suitable venue for the coming years.

APEC 2017: Numerous events take place on November 10

 The APEC CEO Summit 2017 entered the final day of working on November 10 in Da Nang city.

New storm nears as post-Damrey recovery efforts continue

 A new typhoon named Haikui is building in the East Sea on November 10 morning, as Vietnam struggles to rebuild the country after the damage caused by devastating typhoon Damrey last weekend.

Ambassador highlights significance of Chinese President’s visit

The upcoming visit of General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and President Xi Jinping to Vietnam will further deepen the relations between the two countries, said Vietnamese Ambassador to China Dang Minh Khoi.

APEC 2017: Ministers adopt four initiatives

 The 29th APEC Ministerial Meeting concluded successfully in the central city of Da Nang on November 9 after three sessions, passing four main initiatives to be submitted to the leaders for approval.

APEC 2017: Inclusive growth in APEC – No one left behind

 Inclusive growth is becoming an important content that has topped recent agendas of the APEC forums as it aims to have no one left behind during the development process.

Asia-Pacific leaders arrive in Da Nang for APEC Economic Leaders' Week

Leaders of some APEC member economies set foot in Da Nang city on November 9 to attend activities within the APEC Economic Leaders' Week.

APEC 2017: Action plan on Lima FTAAP Declaration continues to be debated

 APEC ministers agreed to continue discussing the Action Plan to Implement the Lima Declaration on Free Trade Agreement of the Asia-Pacific at the 29th APEC Ministerial Meeting.

Canadian PM Trudeau meets HCM City students

 Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had a talk with students of the Ho Chi Minh City-based Ton Duc Thang University in the afternoon of November 9.

Vietnam, Chile affirm bilateral comprehensive partnership’s importance

 Vietnam and Chile issued a joint statement on the occasion of the State visit to Vietnam by Chilean President Michelle Bachelet Jeria from November 8-9.

Lawmakers discuss gender equality policies’ outcomes

 Deputies at the 14th National Assembly gave opinions on a report on the implementation of national targets on gender equality during their November 9 sitting as part of their ongoing fourth session. 

President Tran Dai Quang receives APEC guests in Da Nang

 President Tran Dai Quang met with guests from Papua New Guinea, Myanmar, Peru, Malaysia and the Philippines in Da Nang yesterday.

APEC 2017: Delegates praise Vietnam’s APEC Park idea

 APEC delegates have applauded Vietnam’s idea of building an APEC Park on the occasion of the APEC Economic Leaders' Week when visiting the park located near the Han River in the central city of Da Nang.

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau leaves HCM City for Da Nang city

 Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on November 10 morning left Ho Chi Minh City for central Da Nang city where he will attend activities within the ongoing APEC Economic Leaders’ Week. 

Vietnam wants AIIB to be effective regional development bank

 Vietnam wants the Asian Infrastructure Development Bank (AIIB) to become a prestigious and effective development bank of the region, President Tran Dai Quang has told AIIB President Jin Liqun.

VN-Index buoyed by VinGroup

 Shares slowed down during November 9 afternoon’s trade but still closed higher thanks to rallies of several major stocks and strong buys by foreign traders.

Internet of Things now part of farmers’ lives

VietNamNet Bridge - The way of working for farmers in Don Duong district in Lam Dong Province can help clear up the preconception that farmers are overburdened with tasks. 

Hydropower dams endangering aquatic resources on Serepok River

VietNamNet Bridge - The rich aquatic resources on Serepok River are in danger as more hydropower dams are being built on the mainstream, leading to changes in the water current and environment.

Physical abuse cases at school continue despite preventive measures

VietNamNet Bridge - Students fight each other, teachers slap students’ faces, parents assault teachers — school violence has been escalating recently.

New policy encourages CBU car imports, rather than assembling

Automobile joint ventures believe the policy will encourage them to import CBU cars instead of assembling cars domestically.