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$50m VinaCapital deal still on track

 Vietnam’s leading fund manager, VinaCapital, has reiterated that the $50 million sale of its stake in Southeast Asia Telecommunication Holdings (SEATH) to a Malaysian investor is proceeding and will be completed before the end of the year.

Hoan Kiem Lake walking zone draws big crowds on weekend

 The walking zone surrounding the Hoan Kiem Lake in downtown Hanoi has quickly become a hit to local and international tourists since its debut in September. 

Flooding takes 15 lives in central, Central Highlands

 Up to 15 people were killed and another six are missing from heavy downpours and flooding in the central region and the Central Highlands.

VN market to remain volatile on US vote

 Vietnamese stocks are expected to remain volatile early this week until the US presidential election concludes, while foreign trading will help boost the market at the end of the week, experts have said.


VN to boost chicken exports

 Viet Nam plans to export chicken to Japan from next year and expand chicken export markets to other Asian countries in 2018, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development said.


Buyers clubs for cheaper drugs help fight hepatitis and HIV

Frustrated by the high price of antiviral drugs, thousands of patients from London to Moscow to Sydney are turning to a new wave of online "buyers clubs" to get cheap generic medicines to cure hepatitis C and protect against HIV infection.

Wings beat Buffaloes to advance to VBA final

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City Wings came from behind to book a berth in the finals of the Viet Nam Basketball Association (VBA) League, beating Hanoi Buffaloes 74-71 yesterday (Nov 6) in HCM City.

Bieber, Gaga win at MTV Europe Music awards; Bruno Mars & Green Day shine

 Justin Bieber edged out Lady Gaga as biggest winner on Sunday at the MTV Europe Music Awards in Rotterdam, taking home three awards on the strength of support from his fans - the "Beliebers".

Asia stocks bounce as optimism over Clinton grows; dollar strong

 Asian stocks bounced and the dollar strengthened on Monday after the FBI said it stood by its earlier recommendation that no criminal charges were warranted against Democrat Hillary Clinton.

Samsung to launch AI digital assistant service for Galaxy S8

 Samsung Electronics Co Ltd said on Sunday it would launch an artificial intelligence digital assistant service for its upcoming Galaxy S8 smartphone, seeking to rebound from the Galaxy Note 7's collapse and differentiate its devices.

Where are the logistics services for agriculture?

VietNamNet Bridge - The recently released World Bank report about farm produce supply chain shows worrying issues about Vietnam’s agriculture.

FBI clears Clinton in email review two days before election

The FBI said on Sunday it stood by its earlier finding that no criminal charges were warranted against Democrat Hillary Clinton for using a private email server for government work, lifting a cloud over her presidential campaign

Let’s enjoy abundant flower dishes

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam is among the leading countries in the world in terms of dishes cooked from different flowers, such as thien ly (Telosma cordata), ban (Bauhinia variegata) flowers and many others.

Social News 7/11

 Former agriculture minister honoured, Binh Duong, Dak Lak take measures against Zika virus, Pyramid scheme firm’s licence revoked, Int’l experts give marketing tips to VN designers, Harsh penalties on wrong information of traditional fish sauce

Many new faces on list of 10 richest Vietnamese billionaires

VietNamNet Bridge - New names have appeared on the list of the 10 richest Vietnamese billionaires, and most of them are young, while veterans have fallen out of the list. 

H’Yam Bkrong devoted to preserving traditional brocade weaving of Ede people

 Ms. H’Yam Bkrong from Ea Kao commune, Buon Ma Thuot city of Dak Lak province is devoted to the traditional brocade weaving of the Ede ethnic people.

Vietnam's education unattractive to foreign students

 Vietnam must improve its local education system to attract more foreign students to the country.

Hanoi cracks down on karaoke fire risks

 About 11 karaoke bars in Cau Giay District, Hanoi have been shut and dozens suspended after fire inspections following the death of 13 people in Tran Thai Tong Street.

People flock to buy lottery tickets after two million-USD Vietlott jackpots

 People in Ho Chi Minh City are flocking to buy lottery tickets after two recent Vietlott jackpots.

Over 700 lecturers and scientists earn professor, associate professor titles

 Vinh University lecturer Tran Dinh Thang was the youngest of 65 lecturers and scientists newly recognised as professors at a ceremony in Hanoi on November 5.