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Texas church shooting leaves at least 26 dead

 At least 26 people have been killed after a gunman opened fire at a church during Sunday services, officials say.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 6/11

Military Bank transfers equity in MCredit to Shinsei, Petrolimex’s post-tax profit down 16%, Vietcombank to improve internet banking security, Construction Ministry: HCMC should approve mini-apartments

iPhone X offered at record-high price of VND70 million

VietNamNet Bridge - iPhone X brought to Vietnam across border gates are being offered at record-high prices.

Drugstore chains expand as competition heats up

VietNamNet Bridge - Drug distributors have been expanding their networks by opening new drugstores and taking over other chains. 

Hanoi fumbles about solutions to combat air pollution

VietNamNet Bridge - Hanoi is still struggling to find solutions to curb the development of cars and motorcycles, which is believed to be the major reason behind serious air pollution in the city.

Vietnamese teacher receives $55 in pension after 37 years of service

VietNamNet Bridge - A preschool teacher, Truong Thi Lan from Ha Tinh province, who receives VND1.3 million in pension a month was the subject of heated debate in the ongoing NA session. 

Over-exploitation killing local coastal waters

 Vietnam’s waters are being threatened by excessive economic activities, lack of regulations and over-fishing.

Due to mistrust of sellers, 3% VN shoppers pay online

 In the country’s e-commerce industry, online payments account for only 3 to 4 per cent, while cash on delivery (COD) is still at 92 per cent.

Internet users ignore network security

 Viet Nam’s security index is very low, ranking 101st out of 193 member countries on the International Telecommunication Union report on the Global Network Security Index on ability to ensure network security.

E5 fuel shortage growing concern

 Experts and businesses are raising concerns about the shortage of E5 bio-fuel supply as there are two months left for E5 to be fully replaced RON 92 petrol.

Provinces set special economic units

 Quang Ninh, Kien Giang and Khanh Hoa are gearing to develop special administrative-economic zones with expectations that preferential policies will be increased as the National Assembly is discussing the Law on Special Administrative-Economic Units.

As oil dips, tourism should soar: HSBC report

  Crude oil’s days of being a major contributor to national economic growth are over, according to a report prepared by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC).

Vietnam’s global integration: it is now the financial sector’s turn

 Viet Nam has made great strides in integrating with the global economy and accomplished a great deal as its rapid economic growth in the past 30 years testifies.

When women mean business, society thrives

 Empowering female entrepreneurs is a no-brainer in the most important areas - employment generation and sustainable development; the evidence is that they are more responsible stewards, writes Thu Van.

E-commerce the ticket to MSME success

  E-commerce has become the easiest way for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Viet Nam to achieve success in both the domestic and foreign markets.

Vietnam wins Miss Globe for first time

 Do Tran Khanh Ngan has been crowned Miss Globe 2017 in Tirana, the capital of Albania, becoming the first-ever Vietnamese to win an international beauty pageant.

Human trafficking on the rise in Vietnam

 Human trafficking in Viet Nam was on the increase because it was difficult to control, according to experts. They said the crime especially targeted women and children.

Social News 5/11

 Bien Hoa city needs $1.6 billion for renewal, Vietnam-Japan culture festival underway in Can Tho, Flights cancelled on Nov 4 as storm Damrey hit south central coast, Vietnam joins French gastronomy fair as honorary guest

Cancer deaths on the sharp rise in Vietnam

 Around 94,000 people in Vietnam die of cancer every year, which is up to nine times higher than the high number of annual traffic accident fatalities in the country.

HCM City debates teacher training

 Many in the education sector are concerned that the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) has permitted a pilot project allowing Hồng Bàng International University to offer courses in pre-school teaching.