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Firms struggle to find senior Vietnamese executives

 The country’s shift towards a globalised economy will be driven by the strength of its workforce, according to company Michael Page Vietnam specialising in search for professionals at middle management to leadership levels.

Art works of famous Vietnamese painters exhibited in London

 Art works of Vietnam’s renowned painters Nguyen Tu Nghiem and Bui Xuan Phai are on display at two galleries in the United Kingdom from November 5-9, within the framework of the 2018 edition of Asian Art In London.

Non Nuoc Cao Bang Geopark to receive UNESCO status

 A ceremony will be held on November 24 in Cao Bang city to receive a certificate from UNESCO recognising Non Nuoc Cao Bang Geopark the northern border province of Cao Bang as a global geopark by the UNESCO.

Lawmakers support autonomy of universities

 Many legislators have voiced their support for university autonomy while talking to the press on the sidelines of the sixth session of the 14th National Assembly.

Hanoi leads the way in ca trù presevation and development

Musician Dang Hoanh Loan is former deputy head of the Viet Nam Institute of Musicology. He has researched ca trù (ceremonial singing) for many years, contributing to the dossier submitted to UNESCO on Intangible Cultural Heritages

Vietnam's waterway transport needs investment

 A lack of investment in inland waterways has stunted the development of water-borne shipping and made Vietnam’s logistics sector heavily dependent on more expensive road transport.

High logistics costs hinder Vietnam’s economic growth

 Logistics costs amount to 20.9 percent of Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP), impeding the country’s competitive edge, according to experts.

Vietnam warned against being ‘transit point’ for Chinese garments to go to US

Vietnam may become a place for Chinese goods to transit before going to the US.

Fatalities due to inborn abnormality remain high: expert

 VietNamNet Bridge – Huyen Trang and her family were devastated when her first child died unexpectedly and without obvious cause at only two months old.

Grave shortage of children organ donation in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – It’s 7am at the kidney dialysis room at the Children Hospital 2 in HCM City and the crowd of parents with their children has become a familiar sight to doctors.

Air business novice Bamboo Airways yet to receive license to take off

 In June, Bamboo Airways announced it signed a deal worth US$5.6 billion to acquire 20 Dreamliner commercial jets from Boeing after the airlines inked a similar deal costing US$3 billion with Airbus.

Foreign funds want law changes to further invest in Vietnam

 According to the funds, though the FOL is raised to 100 percent under Decree No.60/2015/ND-CP, it still prevents foreign investors from pouring funds into the conditional business lines.

Da Nang Airport free from dioxin contamination

About 90,000 cubic metres of sludge and soil contaminated with dioxin has been safety removed and cleaned at the International Da Nang Airport. A total of 32.4 hectares of newly cleaned area will be handed over to the city

HCM City to use one payment card for all public transport

 VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City’s People’s Committee has agreed to develop a single card that will be used for all types of public transport.

Foreign realty brokerage companies target Vietnamese market

 The presence of foreign brokers, who have good experience and financial status, has forced local brokers to improve their services for survival.

USD/VND exchange rate remains stable in face of Chinese yuan's slide

 The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV)’s timely intervention has been key to stabilize the VND in the context of global uncertainties.

Vietnam, Malaysia have advantages in AFF Cup’s Group A: ESPN

 Vietnam and Malaysia are deemed the favourites for the next stage in Group A of the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup 2018, reported the ESPN sport website.

NA deputies concerned over domestic firms’ capacity to utilize CPTPP

Despite the obvious benefits of the CPTPP, National Assembly deputies, at a discussion session on November 5, expressed their concerns over the ability of local enterprises to take advantage of opportunities ushered in by the pact.

Giang wins Việt Nam Professional Golf Tour 2018

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese golfer Le Huu Giang won the Việt Nam Professional Golf Tour (VPG) 2018, which concluded on Sunday at Long Bien Course. 

Saigon Heat gear up for ABL

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s Saigon Heat basketball club have invested big ahead of the 2018-19 ASEAN Basketball League (ABL) season.