The 104th council meeting of the International Investment Bank (IIB) opened in Hanoi on December 4, along with a business forum on global opportunities for local sustainable development in Vietnam. 

 Deputy Prime Minister Vu Van Ninh has told President of International Investment Bank Nikolay Kosov that Vietnam’s Government support IIB’s plan for comprehensive reforms to develop the bank in accordance with international standards.

Vietnam and Japan agreed to boost collaboration at international and regional forums at their 6th strategic dialogue in Tokyo, Japan on December 4.

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VietNamNet Bridge - Instead of injecting money into listed shares, foreign investment funds are now paying more attention to private equities.

  The Ministry of Education and Training said the professional-oriented high education (POHE) model must be used at universities and colleges to make sure graduates are qualified to get jobs without needing to be retrained.

VietNamNet Bridge - Not only urban areas in the lowlands but cities in highlands have suffered from heavy floods which have caused heavy damages and fatalities. 

VietNamNet Bridge – An exhibition called “The Story of Stamps” was recently held at 45 Hang Bai Street, Hanoi that showcased 40 paintings by Hoang Thuy Lieu and stamp collections of famous stamp collector Vu Van Ty.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Unlike most coffee shops in HCMC, Hide is actually a hideaway for those customers seeking tranquility and peace.

 HSBC Global Research has released a report on Vietnam’s economy titled ‘the return of twin deficits’.

 Hanoi Police would implement mandatory registration of electric scooters and bikes from December 6, Nguyen Manh Hung, deputy head of the Ha Noi Road and Railway Traffic Police Division, said.

 Japanese coach Toshiya Miura and his U23 Vietnam players will compete in the finals of the 2016 AFC U23 Championship to be held in Qatar from January 12 to 30, targeting to secure a place in the quarterfinal round.

VietNamNet Bridge - Capsule hotels, pipe hotels and tent hotels offer unusual experiences to tourists during your time in Vietnam.

 Much has been done to encourage commercial banks to overcome their hesitancy and provide more green credit.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Every Sunday afternoon, the atmosphere around the statue of King Ly Thai To in Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem District turns bustling thanks to the sound of musical instruments and the voice of a group of young street singers.

 VietNamNet Bridge – His plan to study abroad collapsed just a few hours before an interview at the US embassy in Ha Noi after his father caught him using drugs in a hotel restroom.

  Foreign business associations identify key issues at Vietnam Business Forum.

The sixth Symposium on Information and Communication Technology (SoICT 2015) in central Hue city provided a platform researchers to share their latest research findings and identify future challenges in computer science. 

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  Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung’s recent working trip to Europe was covered by several local newspapers over the last two days.

 Ly Hoang Nam crashed out of the Cambodia F2 Futures tournament in Phnom Penh after losing to Liang-Chi Huang of Chinese Taipei in the semi-final this morning (December 4).

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese citizens who have visited South Korea more than one time can apply for a multiple-entry visa with a validity period of five years, and stay for up to 30 days per visit.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam Satellite Television (VSTV) has announced that they have acquired the telecast rights of the ATP World Tour series events for three seasons starting from 2016.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Communities and businesses are getting involved in sustainable tourism to help protect Ha Long Bay and Cat Ba, managers of the sites said at a meeting held yesterday in Hai Phong.

  Capital Markets Working Group identifies areas where more change is necessary.