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APEC 2016: Seeking a new direction for regional integration

After the British people voted for Brexit and American people for Donald Trump, and President Barack Obama decided to abandon efforts to call for ratification of TPP, the APEC Summit shouldered a bigger responsibility for the region.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 1/11

 No sign of housing market cooling in HCMC, Turkey imposes anti-dumping duty on Vietnam plywood, Vietnam needs 1.8 million tons of gas next year, Industrial production index up 7.2 percent in 10 months

Social News 1/11

 Deadly shortcomings in fire protection revealed, HCM City Techmart 2016 opens this week, Can Tho to host the 2nd Vietnam-Japan Cultural Exchange, Growing demand for organic food, New cold wave to hit northern region

Pop singer Justin Bieber after walking off stage: 'I'm not a robot'

Canadian pop singer Justin Bieber said his abrupt departure from the stage during a recent concert in England was an act of frustration and not anger as his screaming fans made it difficult to connect with them. 

Tourist route to be opened to Con Co Island

 Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has accepted an initiative by the People’s Committee of the central province of Quang Tri on opening tourist routes to its Con Co Island District.

Ministry's report confirms safety of Vietnam's fish sauce

Fish sauce made in the country is generally safe for consumption despite recent public confusion and apprehension about its ingredients, a new report says.

Clip titled NA chairwoman visits hometown pure fabrication

 A video clip titled ‘57 vehicles follow one another taking National Assembly chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan for a visit to her hometown in Ben Tre province’ is pure fabrication.

Tarriff exemptions for Chinese, ASEAN goods

 The zero per cent tariff under the ASEAN-China Free Trade Agreement (ACFTA) will bring more goods from ASEAN and China to Viet Nam, especially Chinese fruits.


VN photo wins int’l photography awards

A photo of a woman making fishing nets in Phan Rang City, Vietnam has come first in Open Colour category in Siena International Photography Awards 2016.

Kido ups the ante for vegetable oil company

 Foodstuff producer Kido Joint Stock Company (KDC) has showed determination in buying the stakes in Tuong An Vegetable Oil JSC (TAC) by raising its offer.


ANZ’s operations in Vietnam remain unchanged

ANZ announced it would strengthen its focus on running a world class Institutional Bank in a number of countries in Asia following an agreement to sell its Retail and Wealth business units in Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan and Indonesia.

HCM City draws up reservoir plan to fight flooding

VietNamNet Bridge - HCMC has proposed a network of water-regulating reservoirs which would help solve the worsening flooding in the city.

Vietnam capable of building modern battleships, experts say

“Vietnam is quite capable of building large modern battleships. What we need is good design,” Do Thai Binh, Vice President of the Society for Science and Technology of Vietnam Shipbuilding Industry, said recently.

Universities with partial autonomy struggle with finances

VietNamNet Bridge - Some universities have been given autonomy, or the right to determine their training plans and financial issues, but still cannot make important decisions which affect their survival. 

Lady Gaga's 'Joanne' debuts at top of Billboard album chart

 Lady Gaga notched her fourth chart-topping album on Monday as her rock-infused record "Joanne" debuted at the top of the weekly U.S. Billboard 200 album chart, outpacing new entries by Michael Buble, Pentatonix and Leonard Cohen.

The richest, most powerful businesswomen in the stock market

VietNamNet Bridge - Holding key positions in major enterprises, the most powerful women in the Vietnamese stock market hold huge assets. 

S.Korean president's confidante placed under emergency detention

Choi Soon-sil, a longtime confidante of South Korean President Park Geun-hye suspected of having meddled in state affairs, has been placed under an emergency detention

Photos of Vietnam that enchant foreign tourists

 VietNamNet Bridge - Buzzfeed recently posted beautiful photos ofVietnam, including its landscapes and people.

Hanoi's oldest pagodas among top 16 world's most beautiful temples

 The UK's second biggest-selling daily newspaper Daily Mail has named Tran Quoc Pagoda, located on a small penisula on the east side of West Lake, among top 16 most mesmerising pagodas across the world.

State ups agriculture investment

 The State invested some VND611 trillion (US$27.4 billion) in agriculture and rural areas during 2011-15, 1.83 times higher than the previous five-year period.