A popular music and arts festival planned for this weekend was cancelled at the last minute.

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will continue to help Vietnam enhance its capacity for joining UN peace-keeping operations, said UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam Kamal Malhotra. 

Joint oil exploration between China and Philippines in the East Sea can only be conducted in waters over which the two have sovereignty and sovereign rights as per international law.

 VietNamNet Bridge – In 2013, a project to address understaffing and overcrowding at central hospitals in Vietnam was approved, highlighting ‘telemedicine’ as a key measure to solve the problems.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hanoi sports team lead the medal table after six days at the National Sports Games.

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 Like a museum of sea and islands cultural heritage, Ly Son has a long history and cultural traditions. 

 Resort tourism in Hanoi’s suburbs and neighbouring areas has seen potential for higher growth, experts said.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Foreign language entries published by foreign press agencies are welcomed to enter the National External Information Service Awards 2018,

 Police in Hai Phong, in co-ordination with the municipal customs department, have started legal proceedings against two men for allegedly making fake import licences and illegally importing scrap.

 A display of costumes and jewelries of ethnic groups in the Mekong Delta is underway in the southern province of Vinh Long.

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 Ho Chi Minh City will enforce regulations on garbage sorting on November 24, with fine of up to 20 million VND (over 850 USD) to be imposed on those who fail to comply with the rules.

 VietNamNet Bridge – To Mong ethnic women in mountainous areas of Vietnam, their traditional outfits reveal more than just their self-image. Hong Van & Le Huong report.

Some 200 people, mostly retirees, have been working as volunteer tour guides in Seoul under the management of the Seoul Tourism Organisation. They have influenced tourists with their enthusiasm for the city.

VietNamNet Bridge - The National Assembly has approved a resolution on socio-economic development in 2019,  calling for 6.6-6.8 percent GDP growth rate and a maximum 4 percent CPI increase.

 It is critical to enhance the awareness of businesses about non-tariff measures and build the capacity to tackle invisible trade barriers, experts have said.

 Visitors to Hoi An can now learn about the ancient town more easily by using a new audio guide system.

 The central city of Danang has planned to spend a total VND111 billion (USD4.82 million) to build 13 air and water quality monitoring stations.

 Painter Le Thiet Cuong and Do Minh Duy have curated two different exhibitions depicting life in the capital.

 People in HCM City will be fined if they repeatedly fail to sort their rubbish.

 VietNamNet Bridge – After years researching the nutritional value of cassava, Duong Ngoc Anh from Quang Nam Province has revolutionised the instant noodle market in Vietnam by making the easy treat from the common root. 

 Police of the northern border province of Quang Ninh recently arrested three Chinese nationals who are in the international wanted list for illegal detention of others.

 Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn will pay an official visit to Viet Nam from November 26-27 at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minster 

 The Vietnamese Cultural Heritage 2018 exhibition will take place at the Vietnamese Culture and Arts Exhibition Center, 2 Hoa Lu Street, in Hanoi’s Hai Ba Trung district from November 23 to 25.