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Classical Favorites concert set for next weekend

 VietNamNet Bridge – Saigon Classical will hold a concert featuring Classical Favorites at the Southern Women’s Museum in District 3, HCMC next weekend.

The decline of the bicycle in modern life

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Noi has undergone a hot summer with disastrous rush hours, which could drive anyone insane because of the crowded streets full of smoke.

The best campsites near Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge - You may experience camping on the coast, on the windswept highlands or along the forest not too far from Hanoi. The following destinations are good for those who want a true feeling of camping. 

Conflict handling skills needed for young and old

People have started talking more about conflict handling skills for both children and adults after the suicide of a 15-year-old boy last month. The student, from northern Yen Bai Province, was forced to kneel in public and say “Sorry”

Local companies still behind MNCs in pay

Ms. Hoa Nguyen, Senior Director of Mercer Salary Survey and HR Consulting Services at Talentnet, spoke about its latest salary survey.

Devastating flood ravages central Vietnam

 Torrential rains persisting from October 14 have devastated the central provinces of Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Quang Binh, Quang Tri and Thua Thien-Hue, causing heavy losses in both human and property.

Online financial threats increase in Asia-Pacific

  Online financial threats are on the rise globally and starting to penetrate the Asia-Pacific region, including Viet Nam, according to IT security experts.


Social News 15/10

 HCM City: community-based drug detoxification model effective, HCM City keen to learn from Japan’s environment protection experience, Free breast cancer screening campaign targets 10,000 women

Da Nang looks to PPP in waste water treatment

 The central city of Da Nang has been struggling against waste water at Industrial Zones (IZs) and urban sites, as well as to supply clean water while dealing with heavily polluted sites. 

Better solar power policy needed: experts

 Investors have been looking for a synchronous policy to address difficulties faced in solar power projects in Vietnam. 

Professional martial arts centre opens in HCM City

  The Saigon Sports Club was put into operation in Ho Chi Minh City on October 15 with a view to training professional young martial artists for Vietnam.

Note7 recall not to influence Samsung Vietnam much

 The production suspension and recall of Galaxy Note7, a smartphone previously hoped to be a Samsung flagship product this year, will not have much impact on Samsung Vietnam’s export revenue in 2016, the firm said. 

Viettel, VNPT receive 4G licences

 Minister of Information and Communications Truong Minh Tuan on October 14 signed licences granted to the military-run Viettel Group and VNPT to set up public telecommunication networks and provide 4G services. 

46th UPU writing contest launched for Vietnamese students

 The Ministry of Information and Communications launched the 46th Universal Postal Union (UPU) national letter writing contest at a ceremony in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on October 14. 

Incompetent civil servants must be replaced: official

  Renewing management mechanisms and reducing the number of employees on the State payroll are needed to replace incompetent civil servants with qualified ones, said Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Tran Anh Tuan.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 15/10

 Poland plans to boost meat export to Vietnam, Mining, agriculture slow economic growth, 2016 credit growth forecast to reach 21.82%, Japanese firms in China eye opportunities in HCMC, Smuggled cigarettes cause huge tax losses

Vietnamobile to invest $450mn in 3G

 Vietnamobile has announced it will invest $450 million in its 3G service with the aim of raising its market share to 15 per cent by 2020.

Top things to do in Ha Giang

Passing through sloping mountain passes, going to mountainous markets, saluting the national flag at the north pole and touching the most remote border landmarks are things you should not miss when visiting Ha Giang.

Vietnam ensures food security amid climate change

 Vietnam is taking numerous measures to ensure food security in the context of increasing climate change. 

Top national parks in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - Cuc Phuong, Tam Dao, Pu Luong and Ba Be are among the most famous national parks in Vietnam, which attract a lot of tourists.