Hoang Anh Gia Lai FC drawn with South Korea

 VietNamNet Bridge – U21 Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) have been drawn with U21 South Korea and Myanmar in the U21 International Football Championships to be held at HCM City's Thong Nhat Stadium.

‘Teddy Town' slated for HCM City

A community event called the Teddy Bear Festival 2015 to encourage people to express their feelings towards their beloved ones and disadvantaged people will open at the Crescent Mall in HCM City's Phu My Hung Urban Area this Sunday.

Vietnamese German designer nominated for Y.E.S Awards

 Vietnamese German designer Nguyen Thuy Duong is one of the six nominees for the Y.E.S. Awards honoring Asian emerging designers who are committed to social and environmental responsibility without compromising their design principles.

Can Tho to fix up Cai Rang floating market

 VietNamNet Bridge – Can Tho City's People's Committee has approved a project to preserve the Cai Rang floating market in Cai Rang District.

Vietnam has 70,000 deaths from cancer annually

 Professor Cao Ngoc Thanh , headmaster of the Medicine University in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue said that Vietnam has around 150,000 fresh cancer cases per year including 70,000 deaths.

HCM City beer festival on way

 The exBEERience Fest Vietnam will be held from November 11 to 15 at SC VivoCity, Nguyen Van Linh Street in District 7, Ho Chi Minh City.

Photos: Substandard vehicles still on Saigon roads

HCM City traffic police have launched a raid against substandard vehicles. Over 400 outdated motorcycles were seized and the owners fined. However, motorcycles such as these can still be seen on many roads in the city, particularly the suburbs. 

Vietnam, Russia step up technology cooperation

Potential and collaboration plan in education, science and technology between Vietnam and Russia were discussed during the first meeting of the Russia-Vietnam committee for education, science and technology cooperation held in Moscow.

Vietnam, South Africa seek further cooperation in scientific research

A delegation from the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics led by director Ta Ngoc Tan visited South Africa from November 3 to 8, aiming to push cooperation with South African academies and universities on training and scientific research.

Apple’s latest dual handsets report record sales in HCM City

 Apple’s latest dual handsets, the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus officially became available on shelves in selected stores in Ho Chi Minh City on November 6.

MobiFone urged to seek investors

 Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Bac Son has urged the MobiFone Telecommunications Corporation to seek capable strategic investors in its ongoing equitisation process.

Local banks draw foreign interest

 Commercial banks expect to attract foreign investment in their newly-established financial companies thanks to the profitable domestic consumer financial market, according to Dau tu (Investment) newspaper.

Australia promotes student mobility programmes in Vietnam

 More than 260 students from 20 Australian universities are scheduled to come to Viet Nam under the New Colombo Plan funded by the Australian government in 2016.

Vietnam pledges active anti-corruption globally

  Deputy Inspector General Le Thi Thuy and other Vietnamese officials have actively participated in the sixth session of the Conference of State Parties to the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) in Russia’s St. Petersburg. 

Vietnam’s initiatives hailed at 12th ASEM foreign ministers’ meeting

 Vietnam made active contributions to the success of the freshly concluded 12th Foreign Ministerial Meeting of the Asia-Europe Meeting in Luxembourg, while its initiatives voiced during the event were welcomed by many member countries.

Hungarian National Assembly Speaker starts Vietnam visit

 Hungarian National Assembly (NA) Speaker Kover Laszlo arrived in Hanoi on November 8, beginning his six-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung.

15 movies to be released in Vietnam in November

 VietNamNet Bridge - "Spectre" and "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2" are among the movies that will be screened at local cinemas this month.

European MPs support Vietnam’s view on East Sea dispute

VietNamNet Bridge - Speaking during a business trip in Vietnam, the European parliamentary delegation said it fully supported the view of Vietnam in the East Sea issue.

Hoi An coast threatened by erosion: in pictures

 VietNamNet Bridge - More than 3 kilometers of Cua Dai coast of Hoi An City, Quang Nam Province have been damaged by waves. Local people are living in fear.

Vietnam’s Thuy Van wins Missosology Choice Award

 VietNamNet Bridge – After being named the third runner-up of the Miss International pageant on November 5, Pham Hong Thuy Van was recently presented the Missosology Choice Award.

Vietnam agrees to reduce maximum age of 29th SEA Games football players

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnam Football Federation has the same view with the ASEAN Football Federation on reducing the maximum age of football players attending the Southeast Asian Games 2017 from 23 to 21. 

Rice wrapper rolls with egg in Ha Giang

 VietNamNet Bridge – Banh cuon (stuffed steamed rice wrapper roll) originates in the north. Over time, it has become a popular dish nationwide.

Circus performers in mass resignation over poor pay

 A dozen circus performers in the Lang Toi Troupe have resigned en mass, explaining that they need better paid jobs.

Social News 9/11

 Investment lifts quality at VN public hospitals, House owners to benefit from HCM City proposal, Quality human resources vital for Mekong economy, Electronic toll collection system effective on Noi Bai – Lao Cai Highway

Vietnam advised to boost energy exchange with Asia

 Vietnam needs to increase the use of renewable energy resources and bolster power trading with Asian countries in order to meet its electricity demands rising by 7-10% annually towards 2030.