US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania have paid their respects to President George HW Bush as he lies in state at the US Capitol.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hanoi is trying to implement measures to restrict the number of personal vehicles in the inner city in an effort to reduce traffic congestion and pollution.

VietNamNet Bridge - Convenience stores have been developing rapidly in Vietnam, with foreign retailers having the upper hand.

Nguyen Thi Hang, of Dich Vong Hau Ward, Hanoi’s Cau Giay District, said she applauded a new policy of the capital People’s Committee, allowing districts to set up teams to catch dogs without muzzles that play or walk freely

Cambodian PM’s Vietnam visit to advance traditional friendship: official, NA Chairwoman leaves for official visit to Republic of Korea, Duke of York welcomed in Ho Chi Minh City, Leipzig delegation seeks investment opportunities in Hanoi

 The Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang has coordinated with Thailand to place artificial reefs in waters around Phu Quoc island to restore, preserve, and develop local fisheries resources.

 The government will intensify inspections over not only all SOEs and state-funded projects, but also over the heads of these enterprises about how they have obeyed state regulations about privatization and divestment.

 Hungarian pianist Janos Balazs will debut to perform a repertoire including classical and modern pieces at the Vietnam National Academy of Music (VNAM)’s Great Hall on December 4. 

 Identifying those foreign laborers who are subject to compulsory social insurance, as per a new decree effective on December 1, can be quite difficult.

 The Tourism Department of the central coastal city of Danang organized a Famtrip to historical and cultural destinations in the city on November 30, aiming to offer new tours to attract more tourists, especially international visitors.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam National Academy of Music (VNAM) will co-operate with Australia Music Examinations Board (AMEB) in fields of trainning, performance and music exchange.

 Vietnam`s industrial parks and economic zones remained the country`s magnet in attracting foreign investment.

 Experts said that the government and domestic firms must take actions against Chinese firms, which ship their unfinished products to Vietnam and then export them to the US through a Vietnam-based firm as an intermediary to avoid tariffs.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Public Security has opened a hotline to receive complaints relating to corruption and wrongdoings committed by police officers.

Wood exports expected to hit $8.85 billion this year, Businesses remain vague about non-tariff barriers, Ha Giang’s Shan Tuyet tea receives geographical indication certificate, Agriculture restructures toward modernization and sustainability

 The Ministry of Transport has released the new fees for seaport services to be applied at local seaports, with many fees edging up by between 10% and 50%. The new fees will come into effect on January 1, 2019, Sai Gon Giai Phong newspaper reported.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s Phan Van Duc’s outstanding performance in the AFF Cup semi-final first leg has earned him a place in the top five performers of the tournament so far, 

 Several investors have announced plans to develop solar power plants in Vietnam as the prime minister’s decision providing incentives in terms of power price will expire in June next year.

 South Korea from December 3 started issuing five-year visas to Vietnamese passport holders with fewer conditions, having removed the requirement that visa applicants prove their sources of income.

 Vietnamese manufacturing business conditions improved to one of the greatest extents in the country’s almost eight-year survey history during November amid strong and accelerated expansions of output and new orders.

Former Danang-based business tycoon Phan Van Anh Vu, who is on trial for allegedly causing a hefty loss of over VND203 billion for DongA Commercial JS Bank, was allowed to write his declarations in court on December 3.

The Ho Chi Minh City metro project has already disbursed $584.8 million out of the $743.9 million of its planned funding to date.

 The Vietnam- France Festival will be held at the Institute of Cultural Exchange with France in Ho Chi Minh City on December 5.

Artists have been using a variety of mediums to paint on throughout the ages, and folk paintings can often be found on the back of bamboo-woven trays. But what about using the same trays to create different works of art?

 VietNamNet Bridge – Located in Phuong Trung Commune, Thanh Oai District, about 30km from the centre of Hanoi, Chuong is famous in northern Viet Nam for making non la (conical hat).