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Aerosmith to say 'Aero-Vederci' with 2017 European tour

 U.S. rockers Aerosmith, together for some 45 years, will embark on a "farewell" European tour next year, the group said on Monday, kicking off the series of shows in Israel.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 15/11

ACFTA brings opportunities, challenges to farms, Vietnam exports to Belgium surge, Masan Horizon set to acquire Masan Resources, NSFC warns of low credit flow to property, Vietnam currency firmer against hard currencies

VN Airports Corporation hellbents on increasing service charges

Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) has requested the Ministry of Transport (MoT)’s approval to increase the price of aviation services in 2017, according to newswire Cafe.

Dreaming beauty on Nam Kar Lake

 Nam kar Lake in the Central Highlands province of DakLak becomes a new destination for visitors thanks to its pristine and romantic scenery and cool weather all year round.

Israeli conductor to come back for concert on November 19

 Israeli conductor Shalev Ad-El will return to Hanoi for a concert on November 19 to mark the 60th anniversary of the Vietnam National Academy of Music.

HCM City announces three more Zika cases

 Ho Chi Minh City detected three new Zika virus infections, raising the total number of infections in the city to 38, announced the municipal Department of Health on November 14.

Vietnam squad leaves for AFF Cup

A Vietnamese squad including 25 footballers and coaches has departed for Myanmar for the 2016 ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Cup taking place from November 19 to December 17.

Futsal team to compete in Chinese friendlies

 The national futsal team will travel to China for an international friendly tournament later next month.

Sagging IT parks seek investment

 Concentrated information technology (IT) parks across Viet Nam obtained certain initial success during operation but still fell short of expectations, a recent workshop heard in HCM City.

New bus routes on the way in Da Nang

The central city will launch five new bus routes connecting inner sites in the city with subsidised fares for locals, starting this December.

East Sea situation to remain stable in near term: experts

International experts and scholars have forecast that the situation in the waters will remain stable in the near future although the year 2016 witnessed significant changes to the status quo in the region. 

Social News 15/11

ASEAN law forum opens in Hanoi, Workshop focuses on migrant labour in ASEAN, JICA inspects ODA-funded rural development project in Dien Bien, Crack down on smuggling rings coming as Tết holiday approaches

Voters’ requests receive timely responses: Ombudsman’s report

 All 914 questions that voters sent to the 13th National Assembly have been answered by authorised agencies, according to a report by head of the NA Ombudsman Committee Nguyen Thanh Hai.

Sapa ride opens new vista for cylists

 VietNamNet Bridge – Participants from 22 countries competed in the first-ever three-day Viet Nam Mountain Bike Marathon in the remote, northern mountainous region of Sapa in Lao Cai Province.

VN Football Federation nominated for 2016 AFC awards

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Viet Nam Football Federation (VFF) has been nominated in two categories at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Annual Awards 2016.

University in Vietnam gets shortened

 VietNamNet Bridge – University curricula in Viet Nam will be shortened by up to one year, according to a new framework of the country’s national education system recently approved by the Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

25 players selected for AFF Cup

 VietNamNet Bridge – Coach Nguyen Huu Thang has shortlisted 25 players who will fly with him to Myanmar on November 15 for the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup.

Clamp down on pre-activated SIMs

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has ordered mobile network providers to intensify the confiscation of pre-activated SIM cards in order to reduce spam text messages.

Industry and Trade Ministry asked to explain big SOE losses

The Ministry of Industry and Trade was asked to explain huge losses incurred by companies and corporations under its watch, progress made in the equitisation and divestment process, and measures taken to limit environmental damage.  

Officials punished for illegal logging in Quang Nam

 VietNamNet Bridge – The provincial Party’s Inspection Committee has punished several officials after illegal logging operations were discovered in La Dêê Commune in Nam Giang District.