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Facebook hack victims will not get ID theft protection

 Facebook has said it will not provide identity fraud protection for the victims of its latest data breach.

Photo exhibition to feature famous film locations in Vietnam

 A photo exhibition featuring well-known film locations across Vietnam will be held in Hanoi from October 21-31.

Vietnam – Austria ties enjoy extensive growth

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc began an official visit to Austria on October 14 as part of his trip to Europe. 

Indonesia flash flooding kills at least 21 on Sumatra island

 Landslides and flash flooding following heavy rainfall on the Indonesian island of Sumatra have left at least 21 people dead, 

Cao Bang kicks off Ban Gioc waterfall tourism festival

 The second Ban Gioc Waterfall Tourism Festival opened on October 13 in Trung Khanh district, the northern border province of Cao Bang.

Vietnam wins 40 medals, ranking 12th at Asian Para Games

 Vietnam bagged a total of 40 medals, including eight gold, eight silver and 24 bronze medals, ranking 12th at the freshly-concluded 2018 Asian Para Games in Indonesia.

Himalayan storm: Climbers' bodies removed from Nepal mountain

 The bodies of nine climbers who died when a violent snowstorm destroyed their camp on a Himalayan peak in Nepal have been retrieved.

BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 15/10

Authorities seek ways to promote VietGap vegetables, Vietnam’s exports surge in first nine months, Seafood enterprises advised to boost domestic consumption, Vinfast signs $950m agreement for machinery     

Café chains boom as ‘coffee culture’ takes shape

VietNamNet Bridge - Though the Vietnamese café market has always been bustling, more and more coffee chains are continuing to join the market.

Intel chips getting more expensive

VietNamNet Bridge - Sales agents have confirmed that Intel chip supply faces a shortage, which has pushed the price up by VND1 million.

Local authorities complain about teacher shortage

VietNamNet Bridge - Twenty-seven cities/provinces have reported they lack teachers for the 2018-2019 academic year and want to employ new teachers. 

Vietnam seeks technologies to turn waste into resources

VietNamNet Bridge - More than 77 percent of solid waste in Vietnam is buried, while 80 percent of landfills are unhygienic. 

VN’s swimmer honoured at Asian Para Games closing ceremony

 Vietnamese swimmer Vo Thanh Tung was among outstanding athletes honoured at the closing ceremony of the 2018 Asian Para Games, which took place in Jakarta, Indonesia, on October 13 evening.

PM’s working visit to boost Vietnam-EU cooperative relations

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc left Hanoi on October 14 morning for Vienna, Austria, to attend the 12th ASEM Summit and the Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 Summit. 

Vietnam vows to heighten localization ratio of thermal power equipment

VietNamNet Bridge - Mechanical engineering is considered the backbone of the national economy. However, after many years of development, the industry can only satisfy 32 percent of domestic demand.


Maximising advantages of the circular economy

Le Thanh Thao, country representative of the UN Industrial Development Organization in Vietnam, writes about the circular economy – a new method of creating value and ultimately prosperity as well as protecting the environment.

FDI in Vietnam according to pundits

Companies and organisations talked about their view on Vietnam’s foreign investment journey, what changes they would like to see, and what upcoming trends they anticipate.

One decade of transforming lives

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ten years ago, Bui Thanh Thuy drew three question marks to describe herself.

Social News 14/10

 Tay Ninh: New hospital to boost poor people’ access to quality health care, Quang Binh: 520 scholarships presented to poor gifted students, ASEAN youngsters seek ways to end gender violence, promote equality

Government News In Brief

 Naval commander holds bilateral meetings on sidelines of WPNS, Vietnam proud to be dynamic, responsible member of ASEM, Deputy PM Truong Hoa Binh welcomes Vientiane Mayor