VietNamNet Bridge – The central province of Thua Thien-Hue will invest about 9 trillion VND (405 million USD) in turning Hue into a green urban city from 2016 to 2030.

 Securities Commission to develop green investing, Garment sector forecast to further growth in year-end, Special regulations suggested to expedite sales of debts, Anti-dumping lawsuits weigh down VN exports

 U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter will visit a U.S. aircraft carrier transiting the East Sea on November 5, a move sure to raise the ire of China as tensions between Washington and Beijing simmer over the disputed waterway.

 National Assembly (NA) Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung expressed wish that the parliament and government of Germany and Hessen State in particular would further promote all-round ties with Vietnam for the sake of both countries. 

 Vietnamese master Nguyen Quoc Hy maintained his fifth position at the World Youth and Cadets Chess Championships in Greece.

  Top Vietnamese badminton player Nguyen Tien Minh entered the quarter-finals of the 2015 Bahrain International Challenge in Isa Town, Bahrain on November 4.

 Despite heavy rain, hosts HCM City beat Hong Kong 6-0 in the opening match of the International Women's Football Tournament at Thong Nhat Stadium on November 4.

 Heavy rain in the past four days in central Viet Nam triggered floods that claimed eight lives, submerged nearly 1,000 houses, and forced thousands to evacuate, authorities said yesterday.

 US Ambassador to Vietnam Ted Osius affirmed that US experts are willing to cooperate and share experience with their peers from the Vietnamese Ministry of Home Affairs in building the laws on Belief and Religion, and on Associations.

 President of Italy Sergio Mattarella begins his four-day visit to Vietnam on November 5 at the invitation of President Truong Tan Sang. 

 Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son is due to deliver a speech on climate change - the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development at the 12th ASEM Foreign Ministers Meeting (AFMM 12) slated for November 5-6 in Luxembourg.

 Vietnam supports and makes contributions to United Nations peacekeeping efforts, said Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN.

 General Secretary of the Communist Party and President of China Xi Jinping begins his two-day State visit to Vietnam on November 5. 

 A major rescue operation is under way to save dozens of people thought to be trapped in rubble after a factory collapsed in Lahore, Pakistan.

 A recent flurry of foreign retailer activity has raised an alarm among domestic peers.

As planned, by 2050 the capital city of Hanoi will be the political and administrative center of the nation, a special grade city, and one of the largest economic, trade, commercial and service centers of Vietnam and the Asia – Pacific region. 

Int'l artists take part in special concert, Festival celebrates Japanese fashion, cuisine, Russian musicians perform masterpieces, Canada's Glenn Wool brings comedy to VN, Consular Club holds Int'l Charity Bazaar

 The Saigon International Guitar Festival will take place for the second time at the HCMC Conservatory of Music between November 11 and 15, gathering six international artists from different countries, the conservatory said on its website.

It is still unclear how the state will sell its stakes in 10 major state-owned enterprises – whether one auction or in many sales campaigns. 

 Binh Lieu mountainous district of Quang Ninh province is likened to ‘Sapa’ in northern Lao Cai province with similar climate, landscapes and culture of ethnic minority groups.

 The Ministry of Communications and Information has stepped into the on-going fight over exclusive broadcasting rights for English Premiere League in an attempt to halt a bidding war.

 Result of the 10m air rifle women junior event at the Asian Shooting Championships in Kuwait. Vietnamese Iwaki Ai ranks third and takes a bronze medal on Novemeber 3.

  Masan Beverage has signed an agreement to become the strategic partner of Quang Ninh Natural Mineral Water Limited Company, according to a press release from Masan Group on Monday.

 Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has decided to support 19 provinces across the country which have been affected by drought and salinity intrusion with VND284.5 billion (US$12.7 million) in aid.

 A health project on producing genetic biochips being implemented at the Saigon High-Tech Park (SHTP) in Ho Chi Minh City is now included in a national plan on high-tech industries development through 2020, as approved by the Prime Minister.