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Trial for largest ever online gambling ring opens in Phu Tho

 The Phu Tho provincial People’s Court on November 12 brought to trial two former senior officers of the Ministry of Public Security (MoPS) and 90 accomplices for their alleged involvement in a major online gambling ring.

VN’s floating markets among Southeast Asia’s most photogenic place

 A riot of colors hustling and bustling on water, Vietnam’s floating markets are among the best destinations for photography enthusiasts.

Vietnam ranks fourth at AFF futsal champs

 Vietnam’s futsal team lost to Indonesia 3-1 in the third-place playoff of the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Futsal Championship in Indonesia on November 11.

NA starts fourth week of sixth sitting, to ratify CPTPP

 The National Assembly (NA) started the fourth week of its sixth meeting on November 12, during which the deputies are expected to adopt three resolutions and a bill.

Hanoi students win 4 medals at Itn’l Olympiad on Astronomy-Astrophysics

 A team of five students from Hanoi have obtained four medals, including a gold, at the 12th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) held in Beijing, China, from November 3 to 11.

Hanoi looks to non-smoke tourism

 The Hanoi Tourism Association has been working to promote a smoke-free environment in restaurants, hotels and tourism spots in the capital city.

Austrian artist to perform music about Vienna

 Robert Lehrbaumer, one of the most important Austrian musician in the international concert scene, will perform in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City on November 13 and 15, respectively.

No Vietnamese victims reported in wildfires in California

 There has been no report on any Vietnamese national among the deaths caused by the wildfires that are raging through California, the US, killing at least 25 people as of November 11, according to the Vietnamese Embassy in the country. 

National Assembly adopts resolution adjusting medium-term public investment plan

The 14th National Assembly adopted a resolution on adjustments to the medium-term public investment plan for 2016-2020 with 89.48 percent of votes on November 12 during the on-going 6th session.  

Tuyen Tung waterfall, a highlight in Quang Ngai tourism

 Pristine Tuyen Tung waterfall is drawing a lot of holidaymakers to Binh An commune, Binh Son district, in the central province of Quang Ngai, enabling the local residents to improve their livelihoods.

Vietnam may have 201 general officers in police forces

 Under the amended law, the ranking will include one general, maximum six colonel generals, no more than 35 lieutenant generals, and at most 159 major generals.

Foreign giants tap Vietnam’s coworking space market

 With the high growth potential, coworking space is promising to bring tremendous utility not only for the users but also a ‘piece of cake’ which is attractive for both foreign and domestic investors.

Trinh Xuan Thanh under execution of judgment in Vietnam: MOFA

 The spokeswoman affirmed that Vietnam treasures the relationship with Germany and is working with the European country to strengthen the bilateral ties.

Vietnamese drink much more than Singaporeans

 Hazardous alcoholic consumption deprives valuable resources presumably allocated to health care and development in Vietnam.

Social News 12/11

 Son La police arrest man smuggling 30 bricks of heroin, Book on Hanoi's intangible cultural heritage debuts, Winner of Young Francophones contest named, Danang faces shortage of freshwater, salinity intrusion

The Clarinet and Johannes Brahms

 The HCMC Ballet, Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) will present a program of clarinet music, plus Brahms’s finest symphony, in the Saigon Opera House on Sunday, November 18.

European, U.S. tourist arrivals in Hoi An, Hue drop

The number of European and U.S. visitors to their most preferred tourist destinations in the country, Hue City and Hoi An Town, has fallen sharply recently.

Vietnamese laborers in S.Korea, Japan report highest incomes

 Vietnamese workers in South Korea and Japan earn US$1,000-1,200 per month on average, the highest among the Vietnamese people working overseas, news site VnEconomy reported.

Mobile subscribers may use MNP service from November 16

 Mobile subscribers of the country’s major mobile service providers can use a mobile number portability (MNP) service, which allows them to retain their phone numbers when switching carriers, from November 16.

Vietnam considered promising host country for expats: HSBC survey

 Vietnam ranks second among six surveyed ASEAN countries and 19th globally as a country where expats are eager to live and work in the 11th annual Expat Explorer survey by Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC).