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Prime Minister vows to bolster Vietnam-Australia relations

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc affirmed he will make concerted efforts to elevate relations between Vietnam and Australia to a new height during a reception for Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Craig Chittick in Hanoi on October 24.

HCM City, Belarus seek cooperation in public transport

 Belarusian businesses want to cooperate with Saigon Transportation Mechanical Corporation which specialises in bus manufacturing, to address public transport problems in Ho Chi Minh City.

Peru-Vietnam Inter-Governmental Committee convenes first session

 The first meeting of the Peru-Vietnam Inter-Governmental Committee on Economic Issues and Technical Cooperation took place in Lima, Peru, on October 23-24.

Vietnam is ready for APEC 2017

VietNamNet Bridge – The state, political system and the people have prepared well for APEC Summit 2017. 

Vaccine technology assessment expected to spur vaccine production

VietNamNet Bridge - Currently, Vietnam can only produce single vaccines with medium-level technology, while products can meet just 50 percent of demand. 

Ministry promises to reduce business barriers for rice exporters

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) had promised to reduce business preconditions to pave the way for more companies to export rice. However, businesses have complained that barriers to their market entry still exist.

HIV/AIDS funding sources running out

 HIV/AIDS prevention is the key mission of Viet Nam’s public health sector. Now, the country’s efforts to fight the disease are running into financial obstacles as aid from international organisations

Mekong Delta: Adapt to saltwater intrusion by using aquaculture

Instead of trying to prevent saltwater invasion and desalinizing, it would be better to adapt to the new circumstances and think of developing aquaculture in Mekong Delta, scientists say.

Pedagogical school’s best graduate unemployed

Bui Thi Ha was one of 100 school valedictorians honored at Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam at a ceremony in 2016. But she is still jobless. 

Vietnamese photography misses out on a deeper view on life

 It is undeniable that wonderful scenic photos, which are outnumbered on many platforms for photography in Vietnam, have effectively contributed to advertising Vietnam’s tourism. 

Exhibition “Sun Rising over the Mekong: 50 Years of Vietnamese Painting” in London

 VietNamNet Bridge - The exhibition “Sun Rising over the Mekong: 50 Years of Vietnamese Painting” will be held by Raquelle Azran Vietnamese Contemporary Fine Art in London from November 3-9. 

Toyota Classics 2017 scheduled in November

This year's performance to take place at the Hanoi Opera House on November 4.

Exhibition of 14 Vietnamese and foreign artists in Hanoi

VietNamNet Bridge – An exhibition of fourteen artists from Vietnam, France, Germany, Serbia, South Korea, and India took will be held in Hanoi  from October 29 through November 30.

For the UNDP, Vietnam a model of growth

 Kamal Malhotra, UN resident co-ordinator and the UNDP’s resident representative in Vietnam, writes about the UNDP’s assessment of Vietnam’s economic reforms and their prospects in boosting co-operation with the country.

PV Oil ready to roll out E5 bio-fuel nationwide

 PetroVietnam Oil Corporation (PV Oil) is willing to switch from RON A92 petrol to bio-fuel E5 on nationwide from January 1, 2018, according to newswire Cafef.

Potential tapped

Beta Media entered Vietnam’s cinema market as a new player focusing on the budget segment and has well and truly made a mark.

APEC 2017 promotes sustainable tourism in Asia-Pacific

 VietNamNet Bridge – APEC Ministers in charge of tourism will report to APEC economies leaders in November on the importance of promoting sustainable tourism in Asia-Pacific.

Quang Ninh hiring freeze creates teacher shortage

Quang Ninh Province stopped recruiting teachers in March as it undertakes a restructuring of the education sector. But the number of students has kept increasing, creating new burdens for local schools.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 24/10

 Vietnam may fail to meet government revenue target, FDI capital flows into hotels, Float glass plant opens in Ninh Binh, Ground broken for 16 million USD candy factory in Nghe An

Social News 24/10

 Anti-flooding pumps halt operation in Nguyen Huu Canh street, More than 95 percent of Hanoi’s dengue hotbeds under control, Workshop looks to boost support for vulnerable groups