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Vietnam third in Asian archery champs event

 Vietnam pocketed a bronze medal at the 20th Asian Archery Championships in Bangladesh on Wednesday morning.

At least 40 Vietnamese tourists stranded in Bali

 At least 40 Vietnamese tourists are still stranded in Bali, according to the latest report by Viet Nam Embassy in Indonesia.

Vietnamese boxer qualifies for 2018 Youth Olympics

 Female Vietnamese boxer, Do Hong Ngoc, has booked her place in the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics, scheduled to take place in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Sabeco offers 39 percent stake to foreign investors

 Foreign investors are permitted to own a maximum of 38.59 per cent from the 53.59 per cent stake in Sabeco that the Ministry of Industry and Trade will officially put on sale on December 18.

Samsung responds to "baseless" work safety allegations

 Swedish non-profit organisation IPEN came out with a report saying Samsung’s Vietnamese workers show a high rate of health issues, such as fatigue, dizziness, and miscarriages. 

Ba Sao taxi drivers go on strike over plunging revenue

 On November 27, hundreds of Ba Sao taxi company’s drivers went on a strike to demand the board of directors to issue supporting policies as their revenues have plunged due to the overwhelming competition posed by Uber and Grab.

Social News 29/11

 Audio books library for the blind inaugurated in HCM City, Fire at wood processing company causes financial damage, Passengers banned from flights for fake documents, Police bust football betting ring

Polish President’s wife visits Van Mieu Temple of Literature

The Polish President’s wife Agata Kornhauser-Duda took a tour of Van Mieu Temple of Literature, the first university of Vietnam, on November 28 during her on-going visit to Vietnam.

Money well spent

Despite higher investment costs, green building developments are being increasingly encouraged given the long-term environmental benefits and cost efficiencies.

Discovering stunning Offshore Wind Farm in Bac Lieu

 Wind turbines in the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu have created a breathtaking landscape of clouds and sea, attracting a large number of tourists to the locality at weekend.

Vietnam's Ngoc Tinh crowned Manhunt International 2017

Vietnamese representative Ngoc Tinh was crowned Mister Manhunt International 2017 on the grand finale of the pageant in Bangkok, Thailand on November 27.

Seaphony Orchestra makes debut in Vietnam Ethnic Music Concert

 The Seaphony orchestra will make its debut at the Vietnam Ethnic Music Concert in the Hanoi Opera House on December 12. 

Deputy PM: Vietnam will not raise health insurance premiums until 2020

 Vietnam will not consider raising health insurance premiums until 2020, Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue has pledged. 

Vietnam deepens relations with Australia

 Vietnam prioritises developing cooperation and friendship with countries, while further deepening relations with its key partners, including Australia, National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan has affirmed. 

Vietnam wins first prize at Int’l Robothon Competition in Philippines

 The International Robothon Competition 2017 taking place at Angeles University, the Philippines has drawn 139 Robotics teams from the three Southeast Asian countries of Malaysia, the Philippines and Vietnam.

Fourth Gepard-class warship begins journey to Vietnam

 On November 28, the Netherlands’ heavy lift transport vessel, Rolldock Star, carrying the fourth Gepard-3.9 frigate for delivery to Vietnam docked at Novorossiysk port in the Black Sea.

Van Don changes rapidly, ready for Special Economic Zone

VietNamNet Bridge - Van Don, a peninsula with total area of 551 square kilometers, has changed its look rapidly since it became one of three ‘candidates’ chosen to try the special economic zone (SEZ) model in Vietnam.

145 options proposed for greenhouse gas mitigation

One hundred and forty five greenhouse gas mitigation options have been proposed following a collaboration project with Japanese experts on supporting Vietnam’s reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

Only 15% of workers in informal sector provided with skills training

 The proportion of trained workers in informal employment is only 14.8%, much lower than the national average of 20.6%; while the proportion of trained workers in the formal sector is about 3.7 times higher, equivalent to 55.4%.

Hanoi authorities save huge amounts after project reviews

 A Hanoi railway project's cost has fallen by VND5.8trn (USD256m) after a review proved that estimates for many projects weren’t accurate.