Canada may ban an insect-killing chemical used to protect crops because it harms aquatic bugs, including midges and mayflies, while the government continues to investigate whether imidacloprid poses a risk to bees.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Twenty designers will unveil their creations at “Vision - Steps Of Glory,” a free outdoor music and fashion show, at the HCMC Exhibition & Convention Center (HECC) on December 3

 Many violations and shortcomings have been found at the State Capital and Investment Company (SCIC).

 Construction of the new Ben Dinh Tourism Port in Quang Ngai Province’s Ly Son Island District kicked off on November 23.

 Saigon Heat will be Viet Nam’s only representative in the ASEAN Baksetball League (ABL) 2016-17.

 The northern province of Quang Ninh is moving to develop the quality of tourism services on Ha Long Bay – a natural world heritage site. 

  Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Lao and Cambodian counterparts have reaffirmed the resolve to implement 15 priority projects approved at the 9th Summit of the Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam (CLV) Development Triangle Area.

  A forum to promote Vietnamese and French firms’ defence industry cooperation was held in Hanoi on November 23.

 VietNamNet Bridge – People with disabilities are thankful for the efforts HCM City has taken to increase their access to public buses, but say more can be done.

Today VietNamNet holds the talk “Integration and Development”. This has been a hot topic in recent times as a number of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) that Vietnam has signed with many countries are about to take effect. 

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam’s securities will attract capital flow from international financiers once its stock market is upgraded from frontier to emerging, experts say.

Whale Worshipping Festival recognised as cultural heritage, UNDP-funded project promotes sustainable poverty reduction, Australia launches programme to empower Vietnamese women, Charity bazaar to take place in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge - Located in Na Slai Hamlet of Hoang Tri Commune in Ba Be District of Bac Kan Province, about 200km from Hanoi, the newly found cave named Tham Phay is called “the second Son Doong Cave” of Vietnam.

 Britain's Sir Elton John will not perform at the inauguration of Donald Trump in Washington as U.S. president, the singer-songwriter's spokeswoman said on Wednesday.

Vietnam Airlines to operate 13% more flights for Tet, VN expects high fruit exports to difficult markets, Shinsei Bank to acquire 49% of MCredit, Thuduc House to increase stake in Fideco, Japanese fashion brands eye Vietnam market

 The Ministry of Information and Communications  imposed fines of around VNĐ1 billion (US$45,000) on Viettel, VinaPhone, MobiFone, Vietnamobile and GTel for violating regulations on discounts and promotions.

At many of the pagodas, temples or other instances of spiritual architecture in Viet Nam, statues of sacred animals almost always guard the gate. An exhibition honouring those statues--themed Vietnamese Sacred Animals - is showcasing

 VietNamNet Bridge – Le Tu Chinh of HCM City brought home a gold medal in the women’s 100m category at the ongoing National Athletics Championships at Hang Day Stadium in Ha Noi.

Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh and Russian Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich agreed that the Vietnam - Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership has experienced dynamic development since it was formed in 2012. 

  Vietnam and Australia have reached a consensus on establishing a joint working group this year to bolster farming trade and cooperation between the sides.

 More than 800 Vietnamese and foreign runners have registered to compete at the 2016 Ha Long Bay Heritage Marathon, slated for November 26 in Ha Long city, northern Quang Ninh province.

 U.S. party rock artist Redfoo will take the stage together with 80 Vietnamese singers and bands at the outdoor music festival Yan Beatfest 2016 in HCMC’s District 11 on Saturday.

 Many disabled people have complained that they still face many difficulties when using public buses, particularly unfriendly attitudes from bus staff.

 Many households in the south-western region are hunting rats using their dogs.

A Vietnam Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Agribank) customer in HCM City has $4,400 stolen from his ATM account overnight.