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School violence still occurs as compassion is… forgotten

Psychologists believe that school violence continues because society doesn’t condemn the behavior. If adults remain silent after seeing students fight, children won’t rise up against violence, they say. 

Symphony Concert with German conductor Gudni Emilsson in Hanoi

A symphony concert with the performance of German conductor Gudni Emilsson, violinist Trong Binh and the Hanoi Philharmonic Orchestra will be held on October 28 at the Hanoi Opera House, 1 Trang Tien, Hanoi.

As quick as they can

The rise of e-commerce has been accompanied by increasing numbers of rapid delivery providers.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 22/10

 Foreign investors eye golden land plot of unfinished Vung Tau-Paradise, Vietnam boosts Agriculture 4.0, Vietnam, Australia sign MoU on financial cooperation, HCM City to help SMEs, start-ups

Social News 22/10

 Lao Cai hosts Northwest Cuisine Festival, Czech Republic’s National Day marked in HCM City, PM presents certificate of merit to late VNA reporter, Cambodia presents literature, art works to Vietnam

Ministry proposes 713-km section of North-South Expy

 The Ministry of Transport is seeking the Government’s approval to quickly develop 713 kilometers of the North-South Expressway at an estimated cost of over VND130.2 trillion (US$5.7 billion).

Red tape makes Metro Line No.1 at risk of suspension

 The construction of Metro Line No.1 in HCMC is facing a slowdown and a possible suspension due to the complicated disbursement procedures in Vietnam, not the lack of capital.

PM urges preparations for appointments of two new Cabinet members

 The Prime Minister has asked the Minister of Home Affairs to prepare documents for appointments of two new members in the Cabinet, namely the Minister of Transport and the Government chief inspector.

Hanoi to host second int’l water color exhibition

 The second international watercolor exhibition will be opened at the Hanoi Museum, Nam Tu Liem District in the capital on October 23.

Ministry hands over 7,379 s.q meters of defense land to HCMC

 The Ministry of Defense yesterday handed over 7,379 square meters of defense land along Truong Chinh street for HCMC to develop traffic infrastructure, in the hope of reducing traffic jam in areas surrounding Tan Son Nhat Airport.

Parking fee payment through mobile piloted in HCMC’s downtown

 The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transport, the municipal administration, and military-run mobile carrier Viettel carried out piloted program of mobile payment for parking fee in HCMC’s downtown today.

HCMC to set up $189 million science, technology park

 HCMC is making efforts to establish a 200 hectare science and technology park with the total capital of VND4.3 trillion (US$189 million), said chairman of the city People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong yesterday.

Universities continue to gain autonomy

 Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam emphasised that Vietnam will continue to give autonomy to public universities after the pilot project on the autonomy of universities is completed in the next two months.

VN names 50 top IT enterprises 2017

VINASA published the 2017 list of Viet Nam’s 50 leading information technology enterprises on Thursday, as part of a national effort to promote and encourage co-operation between local IT enterprises and potential partners.

H&M and Zara open first stores in Hanoi

 The emergence of Zara and H&M in Vietnam is heating up the competition among local fashion brands and garment manufacturers, exacerbating the battles in prices, designs, and the international feature.

Honda Vietnam makes bank on Vietnamese motorcycle market

The convenience of riding a motorcycle and Vietnamese people’s admiration for Honda vehicles are bringing a mountain of profit to the company, with each year’s  profit figures doubling or tripling on-year.

20 exquisite faces of Miss Grand International 2017

Representatives from Venezuela, Peru, Jamaica, Thailand, and Vietnam have been selected among the 20 outstanding faces of Miss Grand International 2017, according to Global Beauties website.

Miss VN 2016 My Linh wears lotus dress to dance at Miss World 2017

Vietnamese representative Do My Linh competed in the traditional dance contest of the Miss World 2017 pageant on October 21 wearing a lotus dress.

APEC Finance Ministers visit Hoi An

 Finance ministers of 21 APEC member economies visited the ancient city of Hoi An on the afternoon of October 20 and enjoyed fascinating cultural activities there.

20 years of the internet in Vietnam

 Vietnam was officially connected to the global internet on November 19, 1997. Over the past 20 years, the internet has rapidly developed in the country.