Pregnancy-related deaths have fallen by almost half in the past 25 years, according to a report by United Nations agencies published in The Lancet.

VietNamNet Bridge - While big conglomerates have poured money into agricultural production projects, many of them cannot reap fruit. 

 The world’s 50 most well-known anti-virus software producers will gather in the central city of Da Nang from December 2- 4 to discuss cyberspace security solutions. 

 VietNamNet Bridge – Rock climbing was first introduced to Vietnam in 2006 by foreign climbers. The sport is now becoming more popular and attracting an increasing number of local young people.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam's foreign exchange policies are impacted by outside factors, especially the exchange and interest rates in large economics around the world.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A shortage of qualified teachers at high schools nationwide is the major obstacle preventing the implementation of a pilot bilingual programme on teaching maths and natural science in English and Vietnamese,

Vietnam is already New Zealand’s fastest-growing export market in South East Asia, with two-way trade now worth over 1 billion NZD a year, New Zealand Prime Minister John Key said.

The first “Memory of Hanoi” event, to be held at the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long from December 30, 2015 – January 4, 2016, will bring back to life the images and culture of the ancient capital city.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Many kidney patients from Ha Nam, Nam Dinh, Ninh Binh and Hai Duong provinces have had to stay in Hanoi for a long time for medical treatment at hospitals in the capital.

 A recent survey conducted by Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) has apparently revealed that fewer firms are paying bribes to customs officers.

 In November the plateaus are once again ablaze in a blanket of wild sunflowers creating a seemingly endless fantasia of extravagant colours and sparkle.

The decline of the Chinese economy will have a negative impact on Vietnam, but the impacts will be insignificant in the short term. Vietnam’s import/export activities will suffer the most.

Two US B52 strategic bombers flew near artificial Chinese-built islands in the East Sea this week and were contacted by Chinese ground controllers but continued their mission undeterred, the Pentagon said on November 12.

 Indonesia has asked China to clarify its claims over the East Sea but has yet to receive a response, the Foreign Ministry said on November 12, a day after Indonesia's security chief said Jakarta could take Beijing to court over an island dispute.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The 20th World Police Band Concert will take place in Ho Chi Minh City from November 14-15, drawing 200 participants from Japan, the US, Singapore and Vietnam.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Mekong Delta region of Vietnam will suffer serious damage as Laos and Cambodia have built and will build 12 hydropower dams along the Mekong River,

VietNamNet Bridge – Participants discussed opportunities and challenges in applying standard methods for the examination of fauna biodiversity in the central Truong Son region during a workshop in central Thua Thien – Hue Province

 VietNamNet Bridge – Tourists to the northernmost province of Ha Giang and locals are enjoying the first buckwheat festival, which kicked off on the Dong Van Stone Plateau on November 12.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Korea – Vietnam Incubator Park (KVIP), which will help tap agricultural advantages and potential of the farming hub - Mekong Delta region, is set to be inaugurated in Can Tho City on November 14.

 Homestays in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam have been named 1st in the top eight best Christmas trips for solo travellers by Wanderlust, a prestigious magazine from the UK.

 Japan will help Vietnam build nuclear power plants in the central province of Ninh Thuan with the highest level of international safety standards.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Algeria is working closely the companies involving in the Chinese employer’s assault on Vietnamese workers to deal with unsettled issues relating to right and legitimate interests.

  Air travel between Vietnam and New Zealand will be made easier as Air New Zealand plans to launch non-stop services to Southeast Asian destinations, possibly including Vietnam, in 2016, according to the New Zealand press on November 12.

Vietnamese, Cuban procuracy bodies exchange experience, Localities of Laos, Thailand, Vietnam to facilitate links, Foreign Ministry spokesman hails Vietnam’s election to UNESCO, Hungarian Speaker visits central Da Nang city

Deputy PM, Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh has highlighted that co-operation among upper and lower Mekong countries for the sustainable management and use of the Mekong River should be the top priority for the Mekong-Lancang partnership.