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Press conference on Indian President’s upcoming Vietnam visit

 The Vietnamese Embassy in India held a press conference on November 15 to announce information regarding the Vietnam visit by Indian President Ram Nath Kovind from November 18-20. 

14th NA discusses revised Law on Education, approves Law on protection of state secrets

The 14th National Assembly (NA) discussed the draft revision of the Law on Education during its ongoing sixth session in Hanoi on November 15. 

BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 16/11

 Australian firm acquires Vietnamese processing mill, Conditions improve for industrial sector, Saigon Newport Corp to build seaport in Quang Ninh, Supply chain finance helps SMEs in emerging markets          

Social News 16/11

Điện Biên to host VN-Laos festival, Vietnam’s culture introduced to ASEAN community in Ankara, Mekong delta inhabitants to receive assistance in flood season, Vietnam dissolves nearly 3,000 weak agricultural cooperatives

Sovereign foreign debt down, enterprises’ foreign debt up

VietNamNet Bridge - The increased debt incurred by private businesses will bring risks: the exchange rate and the dollar interest rate will increase.

Views on YouTube are bought in Vietnam to raise search rankings

VietNamNet Bridge - For every 1,000 views on YouTube, buyers in Vietnam pay VND35,000-65,000.

The battle against poaching continues without much success

VietNamNet Bridge - To obtain wild animals to sell to restaurants, poachers venture into forests and natural reserves, willing to fire on forest rangers.


Creators gives tips on exploring Hue

 Hue, once an Imperial City and now a World Heritage Site, lies midway between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon). Yet less known to the outside world is that Hue is renowned for its cuisine.

Large education groups taking shape in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - Some education groups own two universities and four to five schools in total. Other groups are seeking to buy more schools.

Prime Minister meets with Brunei, Malaysia leaders

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc had separate meetings with Sultan of Brunei Hagi Hassanal Bolkiah and Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad in Singapore on November 15.

KILORUN HANOI 2019 contestants to eat their way through Hanoi next March

 VietNamNet Bridge – KILORUN HANOI 2019, an international running festival, will be held at Ly Thai To Park in Hanoi on March 2, 2019.

Government stands firm on foreign cybersecurity protection

 The Vietnamese government has insisted that regulations requiring foreign service providers such as Facebook and Google to establish branches or representative offices in Vietnam is justified and in line with international standards.

Indian festival of lights to be celebrated in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – One of the biggest Indian festivals – Diwali – will be celebrated at the JW Marriot Hotel on November 24.

Tatler names Hanoi among best food destinations that should be on one's bucket list

 You want to travel but you’re not sure where to go. Let your love of food and palate be your guide.

Miss Vietnam Tieu Vy competes in Miss World Head-to-Head challenge

 Vietnamese representative Tieu Vy has taken part in a group draw at the Head to Head challenge for Miss World 2018 in China.

Chau Ngoc Bich set to compete at Mrs Universe 2018

 Chau Ngoc Bich has surpassed a number of outstanding Vietnamese candidates to represent the country at Mrs Universe 2018.

Changing ownership of private universities not affect quality

 VietNamNet Bridge – Despite worries that education will be commercilised as schools are sold and bought like commercial products, schools invested by private enterprises are operating well.

Taiwanese man fined for graffiti in HCM City street

 A Taiwanese man who was caught painting graffiti on Bui Vien Pedestrian Street in Ho Chi Minh City's District 1 has been summoned by local police.

Prosecution begins for VND300 billion fraud at HSBC and ANZ

 HSBC and ANZ have named 13 companies of being involved in a series of frauds costing the banks VND300 billion ($13 million), leading to the prosecution of dozens of defendants and eight companies. 

Vietnam in good shape against ahead of Malaysia clash in AFF Cup

 VietNamNet Bridge – Coaches of both Vietnam and Malaysia understand each other and want to win their ASEAN Football Federation Championship match Friday night at Hanoi’s My Dinh Stadium.