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Companies fail to protect workers' health

 VietNamNet Bridge – The overall health profile of a company's workforce plays a crucial role in the company's profitability and productivity.

PM approves central development plan

 VietNamNet Bridge – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has approved a plan to develop culture, sports and tourism in the key central economic region through 2020 with a vision towards 2030.

Viet Nam win second Asian Beach Games gold

 VietNamNet Bridge – The duo of Le Thi Thu Mai and Thach Tuan Thanh won the second gold medal for Viet Nam at the Asian Beach Games in Phuket, Thailand yesterday, Nov 16.

Warning over plastics used in treating premature babies

 US researchers have warned that premature babies are being exposed to high levels of a potentially dangerous chemical in plastics.

PetroVietnam calls for foreign investment in eight power projects

The Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam) will call for investment in eight power projects with a total capacity of 8,700 MW, including: Vung Ang, Quang Trach 1, Thai Binh 2, Long Phu 1, Song Hau 1, Dakring, Hoa Thang and Blue Whale.

Peace Culture Festival to be held on Long Bien Bridge in December

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Peace Culture street-style festival will take place from December 19 to 21 on Hanoi’s oldest bridge, offering Vietnamese and international arts.

OTT service providers reluctant to work with mobile-network operators

 VietNamNet Bridge – OTT (over the top) firms fear they will be at a disadvantage if they have to work with mobile network operators to provide services.

Thailand’s 3rd richest man wants to invest in Saigon Beer

 VietNamNet Bridge - According to the Wall Street Journal, Thai Beverage – owned by billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi – wants to buy shares of SABECO, the country's largest brewer.

Travel News 17/11

Conde Nast Traveler lists Long Bien Market a world's best; Moc Chau National Tourism Zone development plan ratified; Hai Duong’s Stork Island becomes national relic site; Local travel agents seek opportunity in Philippines

Dominant Vietnam see off Malaysia in friendly

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam defeated Malaysia, 3-1 in a friendly match at My Dinh Stadium here yesterday, Nov 16.

Will stamp policy weaken beer manufacturers?

 VietNamNet Bridge – Beer manufacturers believe the requirement that they need to stamp their products will increase their production costs and weaken competitiveness.

Overseas students can choose to stay abroad: Fatherland Front chair

Vietnamese students are not required return to Vietnam after finishing their studies overseas, as they can serve the fatherland anywhere in the world, said Chair of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Nguyen Thien Nhan.

Gold miner found importing false cyanide from China

VietNamNet Bridge – Besra, the gold miner from Canada, imported 60 tons of counterfeit cyanide from China, local authorities have discovered.

Chinese corporation builds industrial park in Quang Ninh

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Texhong Group (China) commenced construction of the Texhong Hai Ha industrial park in Quang Ninh province with a total investment of VND4.52 trillion ($215 million) on Saturday, November 15.

Red tail vipers attack people in Central Vietnam

Habitat change may be one of the reasons for the abnormal growth and attacks against humans by red-tailed vipers in the central provinces of Quang Ngai, Thanh Hoa and Nghe An, scientists have said.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 17/11

Buyback plan boosts ACB share prices; Northern bourse to collaborate with Vinalines; Mutual Fund gets major Mobile World stake; No ASEAN goods surge with tariff cuts; First Vietnamese shrimp farm meets sustainability standards

Newspaper fined for inaccuracy

 Newspaper fined for inaccuracy; Thanh Hoa fills gaping road sinkhole; Lam Dong punishes illegal loggers; HCM City hospital issues organ donor cards; Japan to help Vietnam reduce hotel carbon emissions

In pictures: Korean actress Ha Ji Won comes to Vietnam for charity mission

The popular and beautiful Korean actress Ha Ji Won arrived at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on November 14 to promote a gala event marking the 25th anniversary of Operation Smile in Vietnam.

Photos: French naval ship visits Da Nang

 The French naval ship Vendemiaire docked at Tien Sa Port in the central coastal city of Da Nang on November 15, beginning its five-day visit to Vietnam.

Number of drug users in Vietnam reaches 200,000

 By the end of September 2014, Vietnam had more than 204,000 drug addicts, four times higher than the figure reported two decades ago.