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PM Phuc calls for sustained unity to build ASEAN Community

 ASEAN’s unity must continue to be the key factor in both thought and actions for the sake of a steady, resilient and strongly cohesive ASEAN Community, Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said.

Dong Nai to hand over land for Long Thanh airport

 The southern province of Dong Nai has decided to hand over 1,165 hectares of land for the first construction phase of Long Thanh International Airport in early 2019.

Festival features traditional silk weaving in Hanoi

 The Van Phuc Culture – Tourism – Trading Handicraft Village event is taking place in Van Phuc ward, Ha Dong district of Hanoi, aiming to promote the more than-1,000-year-old silk weaving village.

Japan GDP: Natural disasters hit economic growth

 Japan's economy shrank in the third quarter as natural disasters hit spending and disrupted exports.

Thais mourn boxer Anucha Kochana, 13, killed in fight

 The death of a 13-year-old boy who was knocked out in a Thai kickboxing match has led to renewed pressure on Thailand to ban children from boxing bouts.

Melania calls for national security aide Mira Ricardel's firing

 US First Lady Melania Trump has called for a top national security aide to President Donald Trump to be fired.

Central provinces investigate wild animal trafficking

 VietNamNet Bridge – Forest rangers in the central provinces of Quang Tri and Thua Thien-Hue are investigating cases of wild animal trafficking, which is prohibited by Vietnamese law.

Daisy food is an autumn treat

 VietNamNet Bridge – When autumn comes, daisies give the streets of Hanoi a poetic atmosphere. The flowers beautify the city and are used as ingredients in various wonderful dishes.

BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 14/11

SOE efficiency still low: experts,  Binh Thuan revokes eight stagnant tourism projects, US co-working space provider comes to Vietnam, Securities companies maintains buy status in October despite market decline              

VN banks believe 2018 profit target within reach

VietNamNet Bridge - The credit growth rate this year is lower than 2017, but banks’ profit is predicted to be 20-25 percent higher.

Eco-shrimp farming: environmental solution for Mekong Delta

VietNamNet Bridge - Eco-shrimp farms in several provinces in the Mekong Delta reduce costs, bring high export value, and are environmentally friendly.


Outlook Traveller magazine lists five best Vietnamese foods you need to try

 Street food in Vietnam is an explosion of flavors. Salty, hot, sour and sweet – don’t forget to have your fill.

Domestic, foreign investors run race to develop solar power projects

In the last couple of weeks, several solar power projects capitalized at trillions of dong have kicked off.

When university education is described as ‘second-rate goods’

VietNamNet Bridge - The number of universities in Vietnam has increased rapidly, but the training quality has not, experts say.


Modern format stores luring away Vietnamese shoppers: survey

 Though traditional trade, including wet markets, still dominates in the country, modern channels have gained impressive momentum, according to Nielsen’s latest Shopper Trend report.

VNPT and MobiFone officially transferred to CMSC

 The Ministry of Information and Communications on Monday transferred the ownership of giant telecom service providers VNPT and MobiFone to the Committee for State Capital Management.

PM arrives in Singapore for 33rd ASEAN Summit

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc landed at Changgi Airport of Singapore on November 13 afternoon, beginning his trip to attend the 33rd ASEAN Summit and related meetings.

Buget collection still a sticky wicket

Vo Thanh Hung, director general of the State Budget Department under the Ministry of Finance, speaks to the Kinh tế & Đô thị newspaper about challenges tax offices face working with State-owned enterprises,

Production begins on Mắt Biếc (Blue Eyes) film

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese-American director Victor Vu is working on his latest film on love, Mắt Biếc (Blue Eyes), together with his staff in HCM City.

Vietnam to have two express railways by 2030

Vietnam is expected to have two express railways connecting the capital city of Hanoi with the southern metropolis HCMC by 2030.