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Experts warn about brain drain after TPP takes effect

Skilled workers may leave Vietnam for other markets where they can get higher pay, while those who stay may not find jobs because they are less competitive than workers from TPP (Trans Pacific Partnership) countries.

Tortuously slow procedures delay HCMC metro

 VietNamNet Bridge – Time-consuming and elaborate procedures are the main causes for the delays in building metro lines in HCM City,

Stunning views in Lang Co Bay

 VietNamNet Bridge – Located between Danang and Hue cities on the central coast, Lang Co Bay offers a wonderful landscape created by both nature and man.

Social News 20/11

 Lang Son police seizes 10 kg of methamphetamine, Dak Nong works to overcome toxic chemical consequences, Vietnam shares experience in oil spill preparedness and response, Thua Thien- Hue invests 1.3 million USD in afforestation

Smartphones gain in popularity as tablets sales decline in Vietnam

The sales of iPad in the Vietnamese market have declined, even though they are competitive with other rival brands and have high quality. Many Vietnamese now prefer to upgrade their old tablets and spend money on new smartphones. 

Retail banking – a trend amidst international integration

 Retail banking is now a global trend and an opportunity for Vietnamese banks to secure their foothold in the domestic and foreign markets amidst the country’s strong international integration. 

Korean choreographer to revive Vietnam history on stage

“Promise to 800”, or 800 nam hen uoc in Vietnamese, a dance show arranged by Korean choreographer Chun Yoo Oh, will take place at the Opera House in District 1, HCMC on December 1 and at Au Co Theater in Hanoi

Bus service rollback in Hanoi divides opinion

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ha Noi Department of Transport's programme of decreasing the amount of buses to reduce traffic jams, which has been implemented since last Saturday, has received different responses.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 20/11

 Cargill to expand investment in Vietnam, State-owned farm to export straw to Japan, VN seeks growth in ‘blue economy', Construction steel posts record output, Finance minister: SCIC performs well

APEC: Vietnam vows to foster regional economic integration

 Hosting APEC in 2017, Vietnam vows to work side by side with other members of APEC forum in fostering regional economic integration towards the prosperity of the Asia-Pacific region, President Truong Tan Sang said on November 19.

MoU signed to bolster Vietnam-Cuba multifaceted ties

 The 33rd meeting of the Vietnam-Cuba Inter-governmental Committee wound up in Hanoi on November 19 with a memorandum of understanding (MoU) inked to enhance bilateral cooperation across the board.

Vietnam, Philippines issue joint statement on strategic partnership

 Vietnam and the Philippines have issued a joint statement on the establishment of their strategic partnership.

Five suspects arrested for wiretapping

 Police from the Ministry of Public Security's Crime Prevention Department have arrested five suspects in a wiretapping ring that provided compromised phone apps to customers across Viet Nam, police said.

Government gears up for international bond issuance

VietNamNet Bridge - The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has planned a $3 billion international bond issuance following National Assembly approval.

Which Southeast Asian country has the most USD billionaires?

According to Forbes, as of November 16, 2015, Southeast Asia had a total of 70 people with assets of $1 billion or more. Vietnam has a sole representative Pham Nhat Vuong, Chairman of the Vingroup, with assets estimated at $1.8 billion.

Dalat wild sunflowers in bloom

 VietNamNet Bridge – This is a perfect time of year for tourists to come to the Central Highlands city of Dalat to admire the blooming season of wild sunflowers.

Pesticide exposure in bumblebees 'harms pollination'

 Bees exposed to nicotine-like pesticides are not as good at pollinating crops, research suggests.

People’s opinions must be presented in Party documents

 VietNamNet Bridge – There are thousands of comments on the draft documents of the 12th Party Congress from the leaders, former senior leaders of the Party, the State, specialists, managers, intellectuals and the people of all walks of life.

US Federal Reserve signals December rate rise more likely

 US Federal Reserve officials appear more confident that the economic conditions needed to trigger an interest rates rise are near.

Vietnam students showcase recycled designs

 Students showcase recycled designs, New water puppet stage opens at Museum of Ethnology, Dutch Jaap Blonk performs at CAMA ATK, Berlin music producer Offermann returns, Madonna, Bruno Mars covers at Hard Rock Cafe