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 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam has jumped two positions to reach 45th place on the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2018 released by the World Intellectual Property Organisation.

Vietnam is a member of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), which was established three years ago. However, its businesses are not exploiting the 600 million consumer market.

“Cap sac” is a ceremony to certify a man as a shaman, who can then perform worship rituals and is protected by genies. Only men are allowed to become shamans. 

 With Vietnam’s strengthened bilateral ties with Japan and its improved business climate, a new wave of Japanese investment is expected to hit the country across various sectors. Khoi Nguyen reports.

 Catfish exports are flourishing, but trade protectionism and unfavourable information campaigns also make the industry unstable. 

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has decided to impose a disciplinary measure against Nguyen Bac Son due to his violations when he served as Minister of Information and Communications for the 2011-2016 tenure.

 The southern province of Binh Duong has become the first and only one in Vietnam to be named a Smart21 community for 2019 by the New York-based Intelligent Community Forum (ICF).

 Vietnam’s U19 women team did not let their fans down after crushing Singapore 11-0 in their second match of Group E at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U19 Women’s Championship at Hanoi-based My Dinh Stadium on October 26.

 Vietnam’s women national football team have jumped one place from 37th to 36th in the FIFA’s third quarter world rankings with a grand total of 1,638 points.

 Japanese experts have helped repair and preserve many Vietnamese antiques, Director of the National Museum of History Nguyen Van Cuong said at a conference held this week in Hanoi.

 Vietnam backs the proposal to negotiate a Vietnam- United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said while receiving UK Ambassador to Vietnam Gareth Ward in Hanoi on October 26.

 Vietnam always calls on all concerned parties to avoid militarisation, restrain, implement the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC) fully and effectively, and build a practical and effective Code of Conduct in the East Sea.

 Chairman of the People’s Committee of southwestern Tay Ninh province Pham Van Tan and Mayor of Cambodia’s Kampongcham province Kouch Chamroeun on October 27 signed a new cooperation agreement between the two localities for 2018-2022.

 Border guards in the northern mountainous province of Son La and police in Moc Chau and Van Ho districts on October arrested a local man who was smuggling 10 bricks of heroin.

 The domestic fishing industry should promote production of tra fish and shrimp by the end of this year to take advantage of the export potential of both commodities on the world market.

 In the heart of Hanoi's busy Old Quarter, French-built railroad tracks have become a hotspot for tourists seeking the perfect Instagram selfie, and for cafe owners serving up hot coffee and cold beer.

 The Long Thanh International Airport in Vietnam’s southern province of Dong Nai has been included among a list of 16 of the most exciting airport projects under construction or redevelopment made by US news network CNN.

 About 70 photos are on display at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology to show the lives of the Bru - Van Kieu ethnic people of central Vietnam.

 The People’s Committees of provinces and cities across the country have been ordered to outline plans to fight drought and saline intrusion in the context of low water levels in many reservoirs.