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Health Ministry proposes reducing food safety red tape

 The Ministry of Health has proposed to the Government reducing or simplifying the number of administrative procedures in food safety management.

Having more babies easier said than done

 Post Caesarean section complications, job security and many other issues are discouraging women, especially in big cities, from having more children while official policy encourages them to do so.

ASEAN navies cooperate to protect marine environment

 The 11th ASEAN Navy Chiefs’ Meeting (ANCM-11) opened in Pattaya city, Thailand, on November 19, themed “Protection and Preservation of the Marine Environment”.

Private collection of People’s Artist displayed in Ha Noi

As many as 80 paintings and sculptures by People’s Artist Vuong Duy Bien are being displayed at his latest solo exhibition at the art space at Bot Tep Hamlet in Soc Son District’s Hien Ninh Commune.

Argentina missing submarine: Search hampered by bad weather

 The search for an Argentine naval submarine that went missing with 44 crew on board is being hampered by bad weather conditions, 

UK mid-air collision kills Vietnamese pilot

 VietNamNet Bridge – A Vietnamese pilot was killed in a mid-air crash between a helicopter and an aircraft in the United Kingdom, the Ministry of National Defence announced on Sunday.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 20/11

 Ho Chi Minh City boosts ornamental fish exports, Minister: Property market still awash with problems, Vietnam imports large amount of steel from India, Vietnam needs institutional reform to achieve stronger growth

Hotels become heavily reliant on online travel agencies to sell rooms

VietNamNet Bridge - All hotels have to cooperate with online travel agents (OTA) to sell hotel reservations. However, many of them are seeking ways to find guests directly and escape heavy reliance on the sites.  

HCM City residents urged to use proper methods to raise wildlife

VietNamNet Bridge - In recent years, many HCMC residents have decided to breed crocodiles and several wildlife species as a solution to escape poverty.

Remote-sensing technology mitigates risks in agricultural production

VietNamNet Bridge - Accurate forecasts about rice and crop yields, as well as better monitoring of floods and natural calamities are needed to help policymakers come up with good solutions for agricultural production.

The number of students forced to leave school increases at alarming rate

VietNamNet Bridge - Educators have rung the alarm bell over the number of students forced to stop studying at school, saying that students lack enthusiasm, regularly play truant and receive bad marks.

Lawmakers question Prime Minister, Chief Justice

National Assembly deputies raised a number of questions for the Chief Justice of the People’s Supreme Court and the Prime Minister at the Q&A session of the ongoing fourth sitting of the 14th National Assembly in Hanoi on November 18.

Mother Goddess cult undergoes revival

Medium Hoang Minh Do from Ha Noi sways in a succession of flowing costumers as she dances in a ceremony dedicated to Lady Nine, one of the ancient genies at the heart of Vietnamese Mother Goddesses worship.

Fund manager optimistic on VN stock market

After 10 long years, the VN-Index has again gone past the 800-point mark. Viet Nam News speaks with Steven Mantle, offshore fund raising director of Vietfund Management, about the market and VFM’s funds.

Petrolimex to stop selling RON 92 petrol ahead of schedule

 Vietnam National Petroleum Group (Petrolimex), the country’s largest fuel trader, plans to stop selling RON 92 gasoline and replace it with E5 bio-fuel ahead of its earlier schedule.

“Piano Battle” concert hits stage in HCM City

 World famous pianists Andreas Kern and Paul Cibis will perform in the “Piano Battle” concert in Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music at 112 Nguyen Du Street, District 1 on December 1.

Two Americans help fatherless children

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vince Grimm and Will Kratz of Cape May County, New Jersey in the United States, visited Viet Nam as tourists in 2000, and ended up making friends with their tour guide. 

Inland waterway holds small transport market share

 Although Vietnam has a dense network of rivers and canals, the volume of cargo and passengers transported on inland waterways accounts for small proportions, 17-19% and 4-6% respectively.

Retailers see great opportunities with street food sales

VietNamNet Bridge - The Vietnamese street food market, with estimated value of VND47 trillion, is now attracting big food supply chains and retailers.

Vietnamese character in overseas Vietnamese writers’ works

 Some overseas Vietnamese writers have gained a level of success in world literature. Their works reflect the unique character of Vietnamese culture.