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President calls for APEC businesses’ stronger social responsibility

 President Truong Tan Sang has called on APEC enterprises to enhance their corporate social responsibility, continue supporting economies and people in boosting sustainable, inclusive development and improving self-reliance capacity.

Organic produce popular among Vietnamese consumers despite higher prices

VietNamNet Bridge - Despite the high prices, organic vegetables and fruits are selling well.

Young university graduate makes antibacterial mask with silver nano

VietNamNet Bridge - Protective masks made with silver nano technology which provide a barrier to bacteria are expected to be produced and marketed soon.

Vietnam’s seafood market regulated by Chinese businesses

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam’s seafood exports to China have been increasing steadily. However, experts warn there will be more losses than gains when doing business with China.

Tourism must move with trends: expert

 Mr. Kenneth Atkinson, Executive Chairman of Grant Thornton Vietnam,talks about what lies in store for Vietnam's tourism industry.

Vietnamese Gov't to crack down on dangerous animal feed

 VietNamNet Bridge – Authorities plan to intensify checks of animal feed production and trading establishments and pig farming and slaughterhouses in the south from November to next February.

Hollywood blockbuster to be filmed in Son Doong in February 2016

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hollywood blockbuster Skull Island, the upcoming King Kong prequel by director and screenwriter, Jordan Charles Vogt-Roberts will be shot in Son Doong Cave in the central coastal province of Quang Binh.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 18/11

 Anheuser-Busch InBev plans shopping spree in Vietnam, Coffee exporters seek robust presence in RoK, Vietnam seeks to develop cross-border e-commerce, Vietnam Silicon Valley Conner opens, Over 400 real estate projects fail to take off in HCMC

EAS workshops focus on climate change, coastal management

A series of workshops discussing issues related to managing risks in climate change, integrated coastal management and scaling up investments in the blue economy took place on November 17 as part of the 5th East Asian Seas Congress.

ExxonMobil returns to Vietnam market

 The world-renown lubricant brand ExxonMobil of the US’s ExxonMobil Oil Corp has officially returned to Vietnam after five years of absence.

Czech Republic forges scientific affiliations with Vietnam

 Vietnam and the Czech Republic see great potential in a wide range of sectors, particularly scientific research, Czech Senate President Milan Stech said while meeting with President Truong Tan Sang in Hanoi on November 16.

Vietnam supports APEC efforts to realise Bogor Goals

Vietnam supports APEC priorities on strengthening regional linkages and connectivity, especially efforts to fulfil the Bogor Goals and realise a free trade area in Asia-Pacific (FTAAP).

Vietnam, South Africa hold defence policy dialogue

 Officers of Vietnam and South Africa met in the Vietnam-South Africa Defence Policy Dialogue in Hanoi on November 17, focusing on orientations to promote defence links between the two nations in the near future.

Ministers questioned on key issues during unprecedented Q&A session

 All Government members were present at the National Assembly in an unprecedented question-and-answer session on November 16, at which deputies are free to ask questions on any issues.

Song Hong Ensemble to perform at concert

The Song Hong Ensemble will perform two classical pieces by Mozart and Dvorak tomorrow (Nov 19) at French Cultural Centre (L'Espace).

Vietnam wins another bronze medal at wushu championships

 Viet Nam won another bronze medal at the ongoing World Wushu Championships in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Amateur wins car at Laguna Classic

Nguyen Ngoc Trong shot a hole-in-one to claim a Mercedes-Benz E200 worth US$100,000 at the Laguna Golf Classic 2015 in the central province at the weekend.  

Vinamilk's Mai Kieu Lien receives New Zealand – ASEAN Award

 Four Vietnamese outstanding individuals yesterday were given the New Zealand – ASEAN Award for their contribution to boost friendship and co-operation between Viet Nam and New Zealand as well as ASEAN and New Zealand.

Hanoi street covered with mud, traffic chaos reported

VietNamNet Bridge - A truck dropped a large amount of mud on Tran Duy Hung, a major road in Cau Giay District, Hanoi. This incident turned the beautiful street into a muddy road, seriously affecting traffic.

'High impacts' from globally stronger El Nino

 The El Niño weather event is expected to gain in strength before the end of this year, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).