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Security in the East Sea: Rescue ASEAN from outside forces

 VietNamNet Bridge - The Global Times of China has accused Singapore of intentionally "stirring up" the East Sea (internationally known as the South China Sea) dispute at the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) forum.

Occupying territory of others does not help one to be a great power

"Taking the territory of another country is not a way to help you become a great power, to be regarded as a great power, or to help you to build a global influence," said Dr. Anders Corr from the USA.

"Attracting talent with salary will be unsuccessful": minister

"It is difficult or even a failure to attract talent by salary,” said Minister of Education and Training Phung Xuan Nha in the second part of the roundtable talks "The policy to attract overseas Vietnamese to contribute to building the country".

German Band Von Wegen Lisbeth to perfrom in Vietnam

 The young and funky German band, Von Wegen Lisbeth, will give free perfromances in Hanoi, Da Nang, Hue and Ho Chi Minh City from November 4-13.

Cold air powerfully operating in northern region

 A cold air will impact and bring showery weather in the northern provinces of Vietnam by this afternoon.

HCMC to tighten control on project technology

 The HCMC government on October 26 asked its planning and investment department to strictly “guard the door” by thoroughly evaluating technological solutions of those projects under the city’s seven breakthrough programs.

Social insurance debt put at VND13 trillion

 The nation reported more than VND13 trillion (US$582 million) in total social insurance debt as of the end of September as many employers had evaded paying social insurance premiums for their staff.

Germany to hold art show next Tuesday

A German night featuring performances by local and overseas Vietnamese artists will be held at the Opera House in downtown HCMC on Tuesday nigh.

Where to celebrate Halloween in Saigon?

 It is time to get spooked. Are you ready for ‘trick or treat’ this Halloween season? Here are some places recommended for you to celebrate this special occasion.

Real estate FDI cuts by half over-year

 During ten months of this year, foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to Vietnam have seen a decrease compared to the same period last year.


The KAfe to change CEO

 The CEO of Vietnamese F&B startup the KAfe Group, Ms. Dao Chi Anh, has announced she is no longer in the position after three years in charge.

Vietnam needs VND10,000 trillion for economic restructuring

VietNamNet Bridge - Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung, presenting the plan to restructure the national economy in the 2016-2020 period, said Vietnam would need VND10,000 trillion to do so.

Baltic Neopolis Orchestra gets top billing at Toyota Classics

 The highly acclaimed Baltic Neopolis Orchestra from Poland under the baton of Vasko Vassilev is top billing at the Toyota Classics 2016 concert set for November 11 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Hanoi’s Quan Son Lake - “Ha Long Bay on Land”

Just about 50km southwest of Hanoi’s centre, a “green gemstone” is tucked away in the suburban district of My Duc. Quan Son Lake is the perfect attraction for nature-lovers to enjoy on the weekend.

HCM City fails to meet high social housing demand

 The demand for low-income housing has continued to increase in HCM City, but several barriers prevent it from being met.


Fears of a Vietnamese property bubble grow

 More warnings have been raised around unbalanced development in supply and demand in the property market.


Demand for organic products rises

 Demand for organic farm produce has risen significantly in Việt Nam, offering good prospects for businesses investing in the field, delegates said at a seminar in HCM City on October 28.


HCM City to host magic festival

 A festival for amateur and professional magicians in the southern provinces opens in HCM City on October 29.

HCM City gets spooky for Halloween

 Halloween, traditionally held on October 31, will come early tonight to enterprising young people at HCM City’s Hoa Lu Gymnasium.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 29/10

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