Japan will continue providing official development assistance (ODA) worth 172 billion JPY (1.4 billion USD), bringing total Japanese ODA for Vietnam to a record 300 billion JPY (2.5 billion USD) in fiscal year 2015.

 President of the Senate of the Czech Republic Milan Stech left Ho Chi Minh City on November 20, concluding his six-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung.

 Deputy Prime Minister Vu Van Ninh has hailed the World Bank (WB) for its assistance for Vietnam in forms of loans, technology and policy consultation, particularly in the fields of hunger eradication and poverty reduction.

 Foreign ministerial-level meetings in preparation for the 27th ASEAN Summit and related meetings took place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on November 20.

 Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh met with Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan on the fringe of the ASEAN Summit and related events in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on November 20.

Minister of Justice Ha Hung Cuong held talks with his Russian counterpart A.V Konovalov in Hanoi, during which they agreed that the two ministries’ cooperation will contribute to consolidating the Vietnam-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership.

The Vietnamese delegation, led by President Truong Tan Sang, made practical contributions to the success of the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in Manila, the Philippines from November 13-19, stated Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son.

 Two mega shows will be held in Hanoi to drive up Vietnam’s water and renewable energy sectors.

 VietNamNet Bridge – To hundreds of unfortunate children and young women in the central province of Quang Nam, successful American entrepreneur Robert Kalatschan and his family are more than donors,

VietNamNet Bridge - Thang Loi, Hilton and Kim Lien and hotels of the State Capital Investment Corporation (SCIC) are seeking new investors.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Mythological animals that star in ancient tales and art play a vital role in religious beliefs and perspectives on life.

VietNamNet Bridge - A group of Vietnamese teenagers allegedly were involved in the attack on the webchat of Anonymous, a notorious group of hackers.

 A study of 153 brain scans has linked a particular furrow, near the front of each hemisphere, to hallucinations in schizophrenia.

 Seoul hospital helps advance medical system in Vietnam, Over 1.8 million deprived households access preferential loans, EU furthers support for Vietnam to cope with climate change, International Conference of EAS Congress wraps up

 VietNamNet Bridge – To build a successful mobile website, choosing a suitable domain name is the first priority, said Luong Thi Thanh Huong, managing director of the Mat Bao Network joint-stock company at a seminar in Quang Ninh Province

 VietNamNet Bridge – My Long Rice Paper is a special food from Ben Tre Province. Coconut rice paper from My Long are famous because they are particularly fatty, tasty and aromatic when roasted over hot coal.

The world is on the cusp of a "post-antibiotic era", scientists have warned after finding bacteria resistant to drugs used when all other treatments have failed.  

 Cellphones with Vietnamese brands have appeared on the market for three to four years. These brands have been warmly supported by local consumers. VietNamNet reviews the most popular domestic brands of cell phones in Vietnam.

Electronic waste levels in HCM City – from old and broken television sets, computers, tablets, and mobile phones – have reached alarming levels because of the huge quantities discarded every day and limited collection and treatment.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Although the Housing Law of 2014 created favorable conditions for foreigners to own houses here, buying a home is still no easy matter for foreigners given the legal complexity of the real estate sector in Vietnam.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Import tax on auto spare parts and components may be down to zero per cent next year, two years before schedule in 2018, under the ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

 Vietnam will do its utmost for the success of the 27th ASEAN Summit and related meetings, which are of great significance for ASEAN as the official formation of the ASEAN Community is nearing.

The audiences of the reality TV show Next Top Model will have a chance to see the beauty of Viet Nam and interesting challenges for the five top contestants at Poland's Next Top Model 2015 on TVN television channel in Poland

 VietNamNet Bridge – She worked long hours through primary school to support her mother, and when 18-year-old Vu Thi Tuyen finally got to go to university, she showed up with only $10 in her pocket. But she's still making it work.

Breaking up is hard to do - especially on Facebook.There's no feeling quite like the tightening of the stomach you get when you accidentally stumble across an old post involving you and a former loved one in happier times.