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Long Thanh among CNN list of 16 most exciting airport projects

 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.

Hungarian professor captures Bru - Van Kieu people’s lives

 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.

Agricultural sector takes actions against drought

 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.

Vinh Phuc to host 10th ethnic culture festival

 The 10th Culture, Sports and Tourism Festival for ethnic minority groups will take place in the northern province of Vinh Phuc from November 2-4.

Government News In Brief

 HCM City official welcomes Cuban Women’s Federation representatives, More congratulations to new President, Party official vows to foster traditional friendship with Cambodia

Vietnam welcomes 12.8 million foreign tourists in 10 months

 More than 12.8 million foreign tourists have chosen Vietnam as their destination over the last 10 months, up 22.4 percent year on year, according to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT).

Vietnam sends over 102,000 workers abroad in nine months

 The number of Vietnamese people sent to work overseas amounted to 102,127 between January and September, representing 92.64 percent of the yearly target.

Social News 27/10

Nearly 157,600 train tickets sold for Lunar New Year 2019, HCMC launches anti-littering campaign, Drunken driver involved in fatal accident may spend years behind bars, Quang Nam to celebrate UNESCO recognition of Hoi An, My Son

Banks look abroad in rush for long-term capital

 Struggling to attract domestic funds, banks are rushing to seek foreign capital ahead of the central bank’s tightened policy on medium- and long-term lending early next year.

Nearly 150 movies to attend Hanoi int’l film festival

 A total of 147 movies from 45 countries and territories will attend the Hanoi International Film Festival (HANIFF), themed “Cinema: Integration and Sustainable Development", from October 27 – 31.

Vietnamese student’s reading machine to bring joy to the blind

 VietNamNet Bridge – The blind and visually challenged will soon be able to buy a reading machine invented by a HCM City student.

Vietnam’s flexible economic policy pays off

 Socio-economic results over the past 9 months have provided momentum for Vietnam to achieve targets for this year and next year. The government’s flexible economic policy is on the right track.

Businesses aim to export farm produce through official channels to China

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese businesses face high risks when exporting farm produce to China across border gates via unofficial means. 

Teachers help autistic children learn through activities

VietNamNet Bridge – Phúc Tuệ Centre serves as a second home for children with autism, a palce where they can not only find comfort and safety but also learn through activities and classes designed to meet their needs.

EVFTA - Acceleration and expectations

 The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) is a new-generation FTA between Vietnam and the 28 EU member States, which includes the highest level of commitments from Vietnam so far.

FDI helps fuel 2018 forecasts

Following nine months of good performance, the Vietnamese economy is forecast to continue on an uptrend, with higher-than-expected growth this year.

Large families in Quang Ngai mired in poverty

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ho Van De, a 54-year-old man in a small and remote village in the central province of Quang Ngai, is known as the father of the largest family in Tra Quan Commune.

Male kindergarten teachers defy gender stereotypes

It is rare to see a male kindergarten teacher anywhere in Vietnam. But deep in the mountains of the northern province of Yen Bai, some men are smashing the unspoken prejudice by showing they can dance and sing and take care ...

Exploring the Hang Kia valley in Hoa Binh province

The Hang Kia valley has become an ideal destination for travelers in recent times due to its majestic mountains whose peaks are often immersed in white clouds.

Property firms forced to wean themselves off bank credit

The HCM City Real Estate Association has recently proposed that the central bank should allow lenders to use 45 per cent of their short-term deposits for long- and medium-term loans next year instead of 40 per cent as it has mandated.