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Discover vibrant pink grass hills of Gia Lai

Located in the Glar commune, Dak Doa district, about 20km from Pleiku city in Gia Lai province, hills carpeted with a vivid pink grass are attracting hundreds of visitors for photo opportunities in the stunning scenery.

VN representative shines in Miss Universe 2017’s semi-final round

Vietnamese representative Nguyen Thi Loan and other 90 contestants from around the world competed in the semi-final round of Miss Universe 2017 in Las Vegas, USA on November 21.

Seeds hold hidden treasures for future food

 More than 70,000 of the world's most precious seeds have been sent from the UK's Millennium Seed Bank to the Middle East, in its largest export to date.

Nguyen Thi Loan listed among top 10 in Global Beauties list

 Global Beauties, the leading online resource for international beauty pageants, has listed Vietnamese representative Nguyen Thi Loan among top 10 Miss Universe 2017 Best Glam Shots.

Prime minister orders report on rising apartment building disputes

The Ministry of Construction has asked local authorities in Hanoi and HCM City to report on rising complaints and disputes among local apartment investors and their tenants by November 30.

Four killed in car-truck collision in Son La

 Four people have been killed and one seriously injured when a car collided with a truck in the northern mountainous province of Son La on Tuesday.

Hanoi farmers earn big during daisy season

Farmers in Nhat Tan Ward, Hanoi, are busy with harvesting their daisies, with the promise of lucrative returns.

Social News in Brief

 First statue of Ho Chi Minh in Japan presented to Mimasaka city, Int’l experts applaud Vietnam’s reform achievements, Hanoi: Various activities held during HIV/AIDS prevention month

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 22/11

 International conference on automation organised in HCM City, Taiwanese firms eye investment in Binh Duong, $35m aquatic feed plant opens in Dong Thap, SSI only securities company among 2016’s 100 largest taxpayers     

Saigon Heat eye ABL title

 Saigon Heat aim to win the ASEAN Basketball League (ABL), said the basketball club at a ceremony to introduce its squad and uniform for the ABL 2017-2018 season on November 21.

Mobile World raises $50 million in first bond issuance

 Top Vietnamese mobile phone retailer Mobile World Group (MWG) completed its first corporate bond issuance, worth a total of 1.135 trillion VND, or about 50 million USD, on November 21.

Convenience stores aid growth of Vietnam’s retail industry

Vietnam has returned to sixth place among the 30 most-attractive retail markets in the world this year according by A.T. Kearney, thanks to the expansion of convenience stores and mini-marts and the increase in use of technology in the industry.

Newly-accredited Vietnamese Ambassador welcomed in Mexico

 Vietnam wants to deepen its traditional friendship and cooperation with Mexico.

Mugabe resigns: Zimbabwe celebrates end of an era

 Jubilant Zimbabweans celebrated late into the night after Robert Mugabe resigned as president.

Policymakers, auto manufacturers still arguing about car-parts import tariff

Vietnam will have to cut the tariff on CBU imports from ASEAN from 30 percent to zero percent in 1.5 months, but state management agencies and manufacturers are still arguing about the import tariff on car parts.

Athletes to compete at Hanoi Open table tennis

 VietNamNet Bridge – The fifth Table Tennis Club Tournament Ha Noi Open, the Ha Noi Moi Newspaper Cup, will return after a gap of one year.

Changing lifestyles boost smaller, greener homes

 Changes in consumer lifestyles as well as modern technology anticipating the 4.0 industrial revolution are changing the real estate market and creating new trends.

Economy needs breakthrough firms

 The Vietnamese economy needs “breakthrough businesses” to improve competitiveness and the quality of GDP growth, experts said at a conference held in HCM City on Tuesday.

Coach Park to choose 35 players for VN U23 team

 National head coach Park Hang-seo will convene 35 players for the U23 team on December 1 to prepare for the final round of the 2018 AFC U23 Championship.

Ly Hoang Nam wins first round of Vietnam F3 Futures

 Top Vietnamese tennis player Ly Hoang  Nam won the first round of the Vietnam F3 Men’s Futures tennis tournament in the southern province of Binh Duong yesterday.