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Dao ethnic group’s maturity ritual seeks international recognition

 The “cap sac” (maturity ritual) of the Dao ethnic group may be recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Storm Damrey leaves 27 dead, 22 missing

 Storm Damrey has wreaked havoc in the south central coast of Vietnam, killing 27 people and leaving 22 others missing by 8:00am on November 5, according to the Central Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control.|

Thu Vong Nguyet exhibition opens at Temple of Literature

 An exhibition entitled Thu Vong Nguyet (Memories of the Mid-Autumn Festival) is being held at Van Mieu (the Temple of Literature) in Hanoi.

Delegates praise VN’s preparations for APEC 2017 Leaders’ Week

 APEC delegates have applauded Vietnam’s preparations for the APEC 2017 Economic Leaders’ Week, scheduled to take place in the central coastal city of Da Nang from November 6-11.

APEC 2017: ABAC agrees on recommendations to APEC leaders

 The APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) agreed on recommendations to be submitted to APEC leaders at its meeting in the central city of Da Nang on November 5.

PM asks more resources for university-city complexes

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc urged central agencies and localities to use their resources to develop three leading State-run universities in Hanoi, Da Nang and HCM City into university-city complexes to herald the Industry 4.0 era.

Winners of APEC 2017 poster contest announced

 The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism named top 20 entries of a poster contest on the APEC Year 2017 at a ceremony held in Hanoi on November 3.

Canadian PM looks to advance ties with Vietnam

 Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau said on November 2 that he expects to meet with Vietnam’s leaders to advance various important issues.

Vietnam to join world’s leading travel event in London

 Vietnam will attend the World Travel Market scheduled for November 6-8 in London, the UK.

Thai Nguyen tea honoured at North America tea competition 2017

 “Dinh Vuong Pham” tea manufactured by Tan Cuong Hoang Binh Tea JSC has won overall award in the North America international specialty tea competition held in the US state of Arizona from August 2017. 

President of Chile to pay State visit to Vietnam

 President of Chile Michelle Bachelet Jeria is going to pay a State visit to Vietnam from November 8 to 9, according to the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Highlights of the first day at APEC media headquarters

VietNamNet Bridge - The International Media Center (IMC) for APEC 2017 in the central city of Da Nang officially opened today, welcoming hundreds of domestic and foreign correspondents.

Rank of Ambassador bestowed upon diplomats

 President Tran Dai Quang presented decisions granting the rank of Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to five diplomats at a ceremony in Hanoi on November 3.

Lak Lake in Dak Lak Province offers a tranquil experience

Lak Lake in Dak Lak is where travellers can take a glimpse into the unique cultural life of local ethnic communities, find appetising specialties and experience the fantastic gong culture.

Deputy PM receives Chinese deputy minister of state security

 Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh received Chinese Deputy Minister of State Security Tang Chao in Hanoi on November 4.

Vietnam receives Int’l Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific’s Statement

 Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh received a statement of the International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific (ITUC-AP) from ITUC-AP Secretary General Shoya Yoshida in Hanoi on November 3.

Festival honours Mother Goddess in Hanoi

 A festival featuring the worship of Mother Goddesses will bring many folk artists from across the nation to Hanoi on November 9-13.

Festival honours Mother Goddess in Hanoi

 A festival featuring the worship of Mother Goddesses will bring many folk artists from across the nation to Hanoi on November 9-13.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 5/11

 Spurring more funds into startups, Customs clearance payments to go online, Workers face daunting Industry 4.0 challenge, Khaisilk shops raided in HCM City, Korean corporation scouts for investment opportunities in Can Tho

Shortening time for certification of Vietnamese citizens abroad

The Government has recently issued Resolution No. 112/NQ-CP on simplifying administrative procedures and civil papers related to population management within the scope of the Ministry of Public Security’s State management functions.