The 90-year-old Binh Tay market, one of the beautiful architecture works in HCM City, re-opened on November 15 after nearly two years of closure for restoration. 

 Vietnamese acrobatic brothers Giang Quoc Nghiep and Giang Quoc Co have performed their incredible head balancing act in a studio of TV8 Italy in Rome, Italy, seeking to establish a new Guinness record.

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc is leading a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation to the 26th APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea at the invitation of his Papua New Guinea counterpart Peter O’Neill. 

VietNamNet Bridge - Many Vietnam’s specialties are available in the world market, but most are Thai and Hong Kong made products.

Economist Vo Tri Thanh, former deputy director of the Central Institute for Economic Management, said that the CPTPP will change the “integration battle” in Vietnam in the coming years.

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VietNamNet Bridge - Franchisers in the food & beverage (F&B) sector have been told to continue their business model to prosper, but it is the service sector which will be the future of the franchise industry.

 Located not far from downtown of central Da Nang city, Son Tra Peninsula has been considered the most unique peninsula of Vietnam.

 With a growth rate of 15-20 percent per year and a total annual revenue of 15 billion USD, with 3 billion from exports, Vietnam’s plastic industry boasts huge development potential. 

 Vietnam commits to preventing and punishing all acts related to torture, contributing to the effective implementation of the UN Convention Against Torture in accordance with the country’s real situation.

 The 14th National Assembly discussed the draft Law on Preventing and Combating Harmful Effects of Alcohol and Beer during the ongoing sixth session in Hanoi on November 16. 

 The State Securities Commission has approved Vinaconex’s request to lock its ceiling foreign ownership ratio at zero percent, saying the move complies with regulations.

 Vietnam beat Malaysia 2-0 in a Group A match of the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup 2018, which took place at Hanoi-based My Dinh National Stadium on November 16 evening.

 Local and international experts shared research results on robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) technology at the annual international conference of the Saigon Hi-Tech Park on November 16.

Images and stories of the nghe are currently on display at the capital city’s Temple of Literature, highlighting the important role of this symbol in the history and culture of the country. 

 The newly-accredited ambassadors of Uruguay, Norway, Canada, and China presented their credentials to Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong in Hanoi on November 17. 

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on November 17 hosted a reception for representatives of several prestigious US companies on the occasion of his attendance at the 26th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. 

 The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is expected to create 17,000 to 20,000 jobs each year for Vietnamese workers.

 Due to the poor competitiveness of Vietnamese agricultural and livestock products, agriculture will be significantly impacted by the CPTPP. However, it will also be a driving force for the institutional reform of Vietnamese agriculture.

VietNamNet Bridge - Large food corporations have jumped into the snack market with traditional dishes, competing directly with street food shops.

 Considering the major barriers to financing renewable energy projects in Vietnam, researchers at the ADB have recommended the Government establish more conducive conditions for private investment and strengthen the domestic funding environment.

 VietNamNet Bridge – For many years, Auréline Malnoury has never stopped thinking about his Vietnamese roots and his biological parents.

 Located in a rustic and peaceful land on the banks of the Thu Bon River in Hoi An city, in the central province of Quang Nam, Thanh Ha pottery village was formed by immigrants from Thanh Hoa province in the 16th century.

 Saltwater intrusion and water scarcity are issues attracting much public concern in recent days. The paradox is that water shortages and saltwater intrusion still occur during the rainy season.