VietNamNet Bridge – Road-widening in Hanoi will consume some pavements and grassy strips to give more space for vehicles and reduce congestion.

MOF has reassured the public that the international bond issuance for debt swap will not lead to an increase in the government’s debts, while the public debt indexes will be maintained within the safety line.

Vietnam was ranked 9th out of 20 countries in the Cyber Maturity in the Asia-Pacific 2015 Report released on October 26 by the International Cyber Policy Centre under the Australian Strategic Policy Institute. 

 Nguyen Ngoc Hiep of Vietnam entered the long jump final at the ongoing International Paralympic Committee Athletics World Championships in Doha, Qatar. 

 Power Company Limited (AES Mong Duong) on October 26 announced the successful completion of Mong Duong II BOT Coal-fired power project (Mong Duong II). 

 A cooperation agreement was signed between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam , aiming to support European investors in Vietnam and promoting Vietnam’s exports to European markets.

 VietNamNet Bridge – At the age of 85, Mr. Nguyen Van Ngoc, a resident in Ward 26, Binh Thanh District, HCM City, has conquered many roads in the country on his old Honda 50.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Nguyen Thi Le Quyen confidently showed off her figure in the bikini and evening gown shows at the semi-finals of the Miss Grand International 2015 on Saturday.

The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of HCM City imposed VND22.5 million ($1,000) fine on model Lam Thuy Anh right after her return as the fourth runner-up at the Miss Global Beauty Queen 2015 in South Korea.

VietNamNet Bridge – A waterspout of over 100m high appeared for around 30 minutes on the sea near Vung Tau City on Saturday, scaring many tourists.

 First-ever Saigon AutoFest gets ready to rev up, Canon Photomarathon Hanoi 2015’s winners announced, Co Loa spiral-shaped citadel restoration planning announced, Cheap rail tours start in HCM City

 Experts propose stricter measures to ease traffic jams, Number of foreign visitors to Vietnam increases, Tens of millions of USD for Dong Nai environmental clean-up, New public car policy saves US$22.41 million a year

 Vietnamese and Lao experts gather at a workshop on October 26 in Hanoi to boost cooperation in human resource training towards meeting the requirements of the two nations’ industrialisation, modernisation and international integration.

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam hopes it can export $2 billion worth of fresh fruit this year, but analysts doubt the goal is attainable, as high air transport fees have made it difficult to penetrate foreign markets.

Telemor, a subsidiary of Viettel in Timor-Leste won the Gold award in the 'Fastest Growing Company of the Year in Asia, Australia and New Zealand' category at the Stevie Awards for the strong growth rate of 280% year-on-year.

 Vingroup announced on October 25 that the group has acquired 100% stock of Maximark supermarket chain and commercial centres from An Phong Investment JSC.

 Condé Nast Traveller (CNT) just released the results of its annual Readers' Choice Awards, and for the fifth year in a row, accordingly Vietnam ranked 12th among the top 20 destinations travellers want to visit.

 HCMC plans to establish a tourist information and support office at the end of this year to provide information, advice and support for tourists, especially those encountering problems like robbery and illegal soliciting.

 The Hanoi People’s Court opened a trial on October 26 for six ex-railway officials accused of abusing power while performing their duties.

 Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has made a series of requests to protect the interests of Vietnamese citizens working abroad following the recent attack on two Vietnamese workers in Algeria.

 Vietnam strives wholeheartedly to strengthen the extensive strategic partnership with Japan, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung assured Governor of Saitama prefecture Ueda Kiyoshi during a reception in Hanoi on October 26. 

VietNamNet Bridge - Experts have warned that the tuition increase at state-owned universities will cause the plan on improving the ratio of university students per 10,000 people to fail.

 Draft revisions to the Civil Procedure Code were high on the agenda at a plenary session of the ongoing 13th National Assembly (NA)’s 10th sitting on October 26.

 The UK’s travel guide Wanderlust has cited Vietnam as one of the hot travel tickets of South East Asia.

First runner-up at Miss World Vietnam 2015 Pham Hong Thuy Van competing at the ongoing Miss International pageant’s final round in Japan has disclosed a music video featuring the beautiful images of her home country.