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Three fined for insulting provincial chair on Facebook captures public attention

  The case that VietNamNet Bridge reported last week about three people fined for insulting the chairman of An Giang Province – Mr. Vuong Binh Thanh - on Facebook triggered controversies in the media and public.

Gov’t promulgates decree guiding Investment Law

VietNamNet Bridge – The Government has promulgated Decree 118/2015/ND-CP to guide the implementation of some articles of the Law on Investment.

ACV to lease Phu Quoc airport passenger terminal

Airports Corporation of Vietnam is expected to lease the passenger terminal at Phu Quoc International Airport to a private firm, instead of transferring the right to operate the entire airport as earlier planned by the Ministry of Transport.

Will the Permanent Court of Arbitration be able to “strike down” China?

The Permanent Court of Arbitration has ruled that it has sufficient jurisdiction over the case of the Philippines against China in the East Sea disputes. The next hearing starts today in The Hague. VietNamNet talks with Dr. Zachary Abuza.

Social News 25/11

 Danang Int’l Airport welcomes its 6 millionth passenger, Red-shanked douc rescued in Ninh Binh, Punishment for bad customs officials urged, Nearly 4,900 vehicles fined through Oct, One dead, one missing in ship sinking accident

Use of flycam drones in Vietnam need rules

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of National Defence has sent a document asking concerned ministries, sectors and localities to strengthen their management of flycam drones to ensure airway traffic safety and social order.

Vietnam perfect after downing Singapore

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam beat Singapore 2-1 in the last Group A round match of the International U21 Football Tournament yesterday (Nov 24) in HCM City.

Thai Son Nam win second match at regional champs

 Defending champions Thai Son Nam of Viet Nam pocketed their second win at the AFF Futsal Club Championship in Bangkok, Thailand, yesterday.

Art & Entertainment News In Brief

 First photo exhibition on Bhutan set for late Nov, HCM City plans ‘One amazing food experience’, Japanese chef cuts 39kg tuna for sushi sashimi, Memoirs by wife of late Party General Secretary released

The post-hearing reality in the East Sea arbitration case revisited

 China’s position paper published on December 7, 2014, is one of the rare documents in which Beijing officially expressed its opinions on the issues in the East Sea.

Inflation lowest in Vietnam in 14 years

 The CPI in November rose just 0.07 per cent compared to October and 0.34 per cent year-on-year, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO). From January to November it increased a mere 0.58 per cent; the lowest rate recorded for 14 years.

Two largest airports bear losses of smaller ones

Noi Bai and Tan Son Nhat, the two largest airports of Viet Nam, are the only two of 22 in the country estimated to make a profit this year.

Dong Nai River Protection Committee ineffective

Though Dong Nai River is being protected by the powerful Dong Nai River Protection Committee, it is still dying.

Newly-established companies in VN reach record this year

 The number of businesses founded this year is expected to hit a record high of 94,000 firms, partly driven by untied regulations.

Where will SOE CEOs go after state’s disinvestment?

VietNamNet Bridge - There are two paths for the leaders of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to follow after SOEs equitized, either becoming hired workers or civil servants at state agencies. In fact, there is another choice – retirement.

Decree eases foreign investment red tape

Foreign investors who buy shares in or contribute capital to economic organisations won't have to deal with procedures involved in investment certification.  

Increasing kidnapping cases worry parents

 VietNamNet Bridge – A number of kidnapping cases have stirred concern over child safety in the country’s cities.

Vietnam among six safe holiday destinations

 The UK newspaper The Independent has named Vietnam among six once-dangerous countries that are now safe holiday destinations.

Vietnam wants to eliminate HIV/AIDS by 2030

Deputy PM Vu Duc Dam called for joint efforts of people from all walks of life and political and social organisations in order to eliminate the HIV/AIDS epidemic by 2030 at the sixth symposium on HIV/AIDS prevention on November 24.

Only 10% of Vietnamese enterprises use modern technology

 Only 10 percent of Vietnamese enterprises use modern technology, of which only two percent have hi-tech.