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Than Tho Lake draws visitors

 Than Tho Lake in the resort city of Da Lat in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong has become a popular destination for both domestic and foreign tourists.

Vietnamese banks to improve gradually in 2017: Fitch

 Fitch Ratings has released a report forecasting that Vietnamese banks are set to improve gradually next year.

President wraps up Cuba visit, flies to Peru for APEC week

Vietnam highly valued Cuba paying attention to boosting bilateral ties in agriculture, construction, education, healthcare, biotechnology, transport and sport-physical training, President Tran Dai Quang said.

EU urges fine for Spain over waste water treatment

Spain should be fined at least 46.5 million euros for failing to treat waste water properly in 17 towns and cities, the European Commission said on Thursday, adding it was taking the country back to court over the infringements.

What do Vietnamese startups need to succeed?

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam still lacks a complete ecosystem for startups to develop successfully, analysts say.

Dollar soars on U.S. yield gains, Asian shares wobbly

 The dollar vaulted to 13 1/2-year highs against a basket of major currencies as U.S. bond yields rose, leaving Asian stocks vulnerable to potential rotation out of emerging markets to the United States.

Yellen says Fed could raise interest rates 'relatively soon'

 The election of Donald Trump as U.S. president has done nothing to change the Federal Reserve's plans for a rate increase "relatively soon," Fed Chair Janet Yellen said on Thursday

Social News 18/11

New cold spell to cool the north, Luxury cruise brings 2,500 visitors to Halong Bay, Germany keen on climate change projects in Mekong Delta, One killed, one wounded in mountain road accident, Rehahn opens exhibition to raise funds for needy kids

Value of rice husks increases as raw material for silica

VietNamNet Bridge - Rice husks, which can produce silica, an input material for many kinds of paints, have increased in value. 

Nghinh Ong Festival – Unique cultural identity in Kien Giang

The Nghinh Ong (whale worshipping) Festival opened in Lai Son commune, Kien Hai district, the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang on November 14 as part of the “National Tourism Year 2016 - Phu Quoc - Mekong Delta”.  

Climate change could spur development of renewable energy in VN

The significant increase in temperatures, a longer dry season and shorter rainy season, rising sea water levels, and stronger southwest and northeast monsoons in the future could be advantages for the development of renewable energy projects.

Will Vietnam be affected if Trump restricts imports from China?

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam is expected to be seriously affected if US policy restricts imports from China to protect domestic production.

Parents rethink children’s US studies after Trump elected new president

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese parents are worried about sending their children to the US to study because of US President-elect Trump's attitudes toward immigration. 

Second home tax would hit property market

 Mr. Stephen Wyatt, General Director of JLL Vietnam, spoke with VET about proposals to tax the purchase of second homes.

Uncertain TPP brings other pacts into focus

 VietNamNet Bridge – The future of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP) is in doubt after Donald Trump won the US presidency.

Authorities investigate stalactite theft in Ha Long Bay

 Quang Ninh Province Ha Long Bay Management Board have announced they intend to inspect and punish offenders stealing stalactites from caves. 

PM: Integration to continue regardless of TPP

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has reiterated that Vietnam will continue to integrate into the global economy at a rapid pace regardless of whether the long-awaited TPP comes into effect or not.

2016 AFF Suzuki Cup – The race for the Golden Boot

 FourFourTwo magazine has listed Vietnamese striker Le Cong Vinh in the running for the prized Golden Boot.

Young martial artists take to the mat in Canada

 Nine Vietnamese young fighters took to the mat on November 16 during the opening day of the 11th WTF World Taekwondo Junior Championships at the Bill Copeland Sports Centre in Burnaby, Canada.

Five top goal scorers of Vietnamese national squad

Le Cong Vinh leads the pack among five top goal scorers of Vietnamese national team with 49 goals in 80 matches.