Hanoi's People’s Committee has proposed 16 Build-Transfer (BT) projects with total investment of more than VNĐ130 trillion (US$5.6 billion) to the Government.

All 21 leaders of the APEC economies have confirmed their attendance at the upcoming APEC 2017 Economic Leaders’ Week in the central city of Da Nang. 

The solo exhibition “Du Ca” (Sing and Dance) by artist Doan Xuan Tang will be organized at Dong Phong Art Gallery, No 3 Ly Dao Thanh Street, Hanoi from 1st November to 30th November.

 VietNamNet Bridge - The band “the other shi” was selected to represent Germany at the upcoming Monsoon Music Festival 2017, held from 10 – 12 November 2017 at the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long in Hanoi. 

 Excavation of first tunnel of Metro Line No.1 complete, Hanoi ready to connect Vietnamese, Finnish firms, Last branch of Go Vap overpass project opened to traffic, Deputy PM Vu Duc Dam receives AFC President

 National Private Economic Development Research Board debuts, Hoa Sen Group reports alarming plunge in profit, Industrial production index on growth track in ten months, Ministry proposes to consider Uber, Grab as transport firms

The news that KhaiSilk, the premier Vietnamese silk brand, has been found selling made-in-China silk scarves under the name of Vietnam products has stunned the public. But KhaiSilk is not the only business doing so.  

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam has given power to officials working in marine protected areas (MPAs) in an effort to protect sea turtles. 

At a meeting held on the occasion of Vietnamese Women’s Day on October 20 in Hanoi, a delicate woman caught the special attention when she introduced herself as the inventor of a dishwashing and floor cleaning liquid made of plant waste.

VietNamNet Bridge - The government four years ago set a goal to have at least one Vietnamese university listed among the world’s top 200 by 2020.

 VietNamNet Bridge – L’Espace, 24 Trang Tien, Hanoi will host the installation “Portrait of Life, Episode VI – The bag” by artist Tran Duc Quy from November 9, 2017 through January 14, 2018.

 Private Japanese firms are boosting their investment in Vietnam with support from their government’s official development assistance for Vietnam.

 VietNamNet Bridge - The exhibition “Flower Your Culture Art” and Breakdance Jam featuring Bboy Aleandro Paolillo will open at 5.30pm on November 1, Hang Da Market, Hanoi.

 A blood test in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy could indicate a risk of miscarriage or premature birth, early research suggests.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Three French films - “Minuscule: La vallée des fourmis perdues”, “Jappeloup” and “En quête de sens” - will be introduced at L’Espace at 24 Trang Tien Street, Hanoi, next week.

The 5th edition of Hanoi DocFest, Vietnam’s only annual festival, dedicated to independent creative documentaries, experimental and hybrid films, will be jointly held by Hanoi DocLab and Goethe-Institut Hanoi on November 5-12.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam as well as APEC member economies welcome new opportunities, but also face many challenges to adapt and develop.

 The price of Bitcoin has surpassed £5,000 per coin - a new record.While it is a historic moment of sorts, Bitcoin is usually compared to the dollar.

More than 3 million tons of meat were consumed in Vietnam in 2016, according to Euromonitor. With a value of $18 billion, Vietnam is the third largest market for meat in Asia, behind China and India.

 An Uzbek immigrant has been charged by US prosecutors with causing the deaths of at least eight people in New York by mowing them down in a truck.

 The Ministry of Transport has requested Uber and Grab use their logo on cars so that they can be recognisable.

 All preparations for the APEC 2017 Economic Leaders’ Week have been already completed, ensuring the success of the most important political-diplomatic event of Vietnam this year.

 Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) dipped to 51.6 in October, from 53.3 in September, with weaker increases in output, new orders and employment, according to Nikkei’s IHS Markit report.

 Vietnamese citizens wanting to enter casinos under a new rule effective early next month must prove they earn regular monthly income of at least VND10 million (US$440).

In HCMC, the nation’s fastest growing city, there still exists a century-old bronze incense burner casting village called An Hoi where only five households are holding on to the traditional craft.