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Rice 'safely conserved' in Philippines gene bank

 Scientists say that more than 100 thousand varieties of rice have been safeguarded for the future.

Same-sex mice have babies

 Baby mice have been made with two mums and no dad, say researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Vietnamese NA Chairwoman meets with Turkish President

 Vietnam’s National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan had a meeting on October 11 (local time) with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Immunotherapy for cancer patients piloted in Vietnam

 The immunotherapy treatment for cancer, which has just won the 2018 Nobel Prize for Medicine, has been brought to Vietnam. 

European Parliament holds hearing on EU-Vietnam FTA

 The European Parliament's Committee on International Trade on October 10 held an opening hearing on the Free Trade Agreement and the Investment Protection Agreement between Vietnam and the European Union. 

Hurricane Michael leaves 'unimaginable destruction'

 Hurricane Michael left "unimaginable destruction" as it ploughed into coastal areas of Florida, the state's governor, 

UN climate change report launched in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – A landmark UN report on the impacts of global warming was shared in Vietnam on Wednesday.

Government News 12/10

Seminar discusses Vietnam’s White Book of Defence 2018,HCM City leader receives Cuban guest,Prime Minister’s trip to Japan a success: Deputy FM,Vietnam attends 17th Francophonie Summit in Armenia

Egg coffee shines in Outlook India’s must-try coffee around the world

 There are thousands and thousands of delicious coffee all around the world, and Vietnam`s egg coffee stands out as a specialty.

Pets the latest addition to HCM City coffee shops

 VietNamNet Bridge – You cannot talk about Ho Chi Minh City without mentioning coffee.

Social News 12/10

 Hòa Lạc-Hòa Bình Highway put into operation,Nearly $560,000 lost in fishing boat fire,Russian Center of Science and Culture celebrates 15th anniversary,Food safety inspectors collect $1.7 million of fine in nine months

BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 12/10

E-Commerce revenue increases, FIEs obscure potential risks in domestic economy, Coffee exporters count on local market as exports slow, Shark Tank Competition opens for young startup women

Textile & garment companies earn big money in China-US trade war

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam’s textile & garment industry is reaping the benefits from the China-US trade war.

Hydropower, irrigation reservoirs in Central Highlands damaging environment

Many hydropower plants and irrigation reservoirs have been built in the Central Highlands to take full advantage of the mountainous terrain, but they now have had a big impact on the environment, forest and soil.

How will robots affect human employment?

VietNamNet Bridge - The rapid development of AI technology and robotics has sparked concern about future society, when robots will replace humans in many jobs. 

Vietnam’s education sector a gold mine for investors

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese spend $4 billion every year on overseas study, while 450 foreign language centers exist in Hanoi and HCMC. 

Int'l festival highlights essence of puppetry

 The unique and artistic puppetry of many countries are being on show at the 5th International Puppetry Festival in Hanoi.

A bird's eye view of Hanoi 64 years after liberation

Sixty four years after its liberation (1954-2018), Hanoi has been on the way to become one of the most modern and dynamic cities in the region.

E-commerce looks towards sustainable development

  E-commerce has rocketed in Vietnam over the past five years, with online retail sales expanding 20 percent annually, according to the Department of E-commerce and Digital Economy under the Ministry of Industry and Trade. 

Vietnam imports over 11,000 cars in nine months

 Vietnam imported 11,172 cars between in the first nine months of 2018, up 5,142 units from the same period last year, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.