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Zuni.vn becomes Vietnam’s first open online education gate

 Zuni.vn has been upgraded to be Vietnam’s first open interactive online education gate, according to the VNG Joint Stock Company on October 29.

ASOCIO ICT Summit opens in Hanoi

 The Asian-Oceania Computing Industry Organisation (ASOCIO) ICT Summit 2014 opened in Hanoi on October 29 with the participation of 700 delegations from nearly 20 regional countries.

Government News 30/10

Vietnam keen to bolster int’l anti-cyber crime cooperation; Vietnam, UK sign WTO trade facilitation agreement; HCM City leader meets Japanese prefecture governor; ASEAN pledges to enhance women’s role

Visiting a royal temple of the Dinh Dynasty

 VietNamNet Bridge – Those who have a chance to travel to the northern province of Ninh Binh should check out a popular sightseeing spot in the locality, a temple dedicated to King Dinh Tien Hoang of the Dinh Dynasty

PM Dung applauds former Japanese PM’s contributions

Vietnam pledges to undertake maximum efforts together with Japan to deepen the bilateral strategic partnership for the benefit of the two peoples, PM Nguyen Tan Dung told former Japanese PM Yukio Hatoyama.

NA backs new airport despite funding issues

 The National Assembly Economic Committee has approved a plan to build a modern international airport, but voiced concerns about how to mobilise investment. This was revealed at NA's plenary sitting yesterday.

E-waste recall centers to open in 2015

 VietNamNet Bridge – Beginning in early 2015, all residents in Vietnam will be able to bring their discarded electronic products to disposal points set up by manufacturers and importers, according to a newly released government decision.

Cargo truck accidents put Lam Dong residents at risk

 VietNamNet Bridge – Trucks carrying cargo from the Tan Rai Aluminium Plant have caused numerous traffic incidents, killing one person and putting fear into people who live along the route.

VTV wins AFF Cup broadcast rights

 Viet Nam Television (VTV) announced yesterday that it had secured exclusive broadcasting rights for the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup's final round.

Vietnamese spend over $1 billion per year on cigarettes

 VietNamNet Bridge - With 16 million smokers, it is estimated that Vietnamese people pay about VND22 trillion ($1.05 billion) for cigarettes per year. This is also the amount of money spent for treatment of the five common diseases related to tobacco.

Erosion in Mekong Delta worsens

 VietNamNet Bridge – Houses, production land, protective forests and embankment works have been swept away by sea water, and some fear the Ca Mau Cape disappear in the future because of continued landslides.

Domestic drug companies wrestle with competition

 VietNamNet Bridge – Domestic drug producers are facing significant obstacles in selling their products in both the domestic and foreign markets, the Tin tuc (News) Newspaper has reported.

Hoang Hai to show his $10,000 crystal gown on the Eiffel Tower

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hoang Hai will be the first Vietnamese fashion designer to participate in shows organized by British-Vietnamese model and entrepreneur Jessica Minh Anh.

Drunk driving cause 70 percent of road accidents in Vietnam

Drunk driving is the cause of 70 percent of traffic accidents in Vietnam, Office Chief of the National Traffic Safety Committee Nguyen Trong Thai said, urging drastic measures to tackle the problem.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 30/10

 Consumer confidence slightly softer in October; Brokerage firms fare well in Q3; Automakers report surging demand; India woos Vietnamese investors; No State money for bad debt; Equitization of 432 SOEs to finish next year

Ministry draws up tourism marketing

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on Tuesday approved a tourism marketing strategy until 2020 which includes a marketing roadmap.

Pictures: “Exclusive” products for men at Vietnam-Cambodia border

Approximately two kilometers from the Vietnam-Cambodia border, there is a market where men can buy tiger spiders, scorpions, queen termites and other items believed to be tonics for men’s sexual health.

VN to abide by WTO rules on vehicle tariff reductions

 VietNamNet Bridge – Several types of vehicles will enjoy import tariff cuts beginning next year in line with Viet Nam's commitment to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) on tax reduction.

Vietnamese sport records gigantic breakthroughs at Asian Para Games

VN wrapped up their six days of competition at the recent Asian Para Games in Incheon, Republic of Korea placing in 10th place on the overall medal count with a stunning collection of nine golds, seven silvers and 13 bronzes.

Despite ban, teachers’ after-school classes continue

The Ministry of Education and Training, in an effort to ease excessive amount of homework for students, has prohibited teachers to hold after-school classes. But many instructors have ignored the ban.