Vietnam lacks forecasts about deflation and the scenarios to deal with it if it occurs. International institutions have warned that the country may face deflation as the Consumer Price Index has increased very slowly in recent months.

 European leaders are to discuss measures to ease the region's migration crisis, with Turkey the focus of their efforts in Brussels.

 Volkswagen has been ordered to recall 2.4 million cars in Germany by the country's automotive watchdog as a result of the diesel emissions scandal.

VietNamNet Bridge - A seven-member family is living in a house of just 2 m2 in HCM City. Every night, a 62-year-old woman has to sleep on a folding chair on the sidewalk to make room for her grandchildren.

  The government has proposed international bond issuances worth US$3 billion, to restructure domestic debts arising during 2015-2016.

Major art & entertainment events in big cities from Oct. 15-31.

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese businesses tend not to buy insurance policies even though they are exposed to high risks. 

VietNamNet Bridge - More than 100km from Hanoi, Ba Khan seems separate from the outside world. Anyone who comes here will be amazed of this place’s charming scenery.

 Japan supports Mekong Delta’s medical sector, VN eyes better reservoir management, Agriculture insurance vital to mitigate risks, Dak Lak hospitals polluting with dangerous discharge

 Work will start Thursday on a project to turn Nguyen Van Binh Street in downtown HCMC into a public space for book enthusiasts. The project is expected to be up and running on November 23.

 Vietnam’s Nguyen Tien Minh advanced to the second round of the 2015 Chinese Taipei Masters Grand Prix badminton tournament after beating host player, Yang Chih Hsun 2-0 (21/16, 21/17) in their round-one meeting on October 14.

 The Trans-Pacific Partnership deal is expected to fuel Vietnam’s dream to become a favoured destination for export-oriented investment.

 Deputy Prime Minister Vu Van Ninh has directed the State Capital Investment Corporation (SCIC) to choose an appropriate time to completely divestment from ten large companies where the State holds capital.

 The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) asked the government to list thermo-electric plant Long An No. 2 in its development master plan until 2020, with a vision for 2030.

 Vietnamese photographer Viet Van recently won two Honourable Mention prizes at the London International Creative Competition (LICC), reported the Lao Dong (Labour) newspaper.

 The central city of Da Nang has urged investors of beach resorts to dismantle barriers to allow local people to use beaches freely and easily.

 The State Capital Investment Corporation has unveiled plans to sell the entire State capital of 10 big State-owned enterprises which could garner the State budget earnings of almost US$4 billion.

 The capital city's local authorities are making progress in dealing with super slim and odd-looking houses and plots of land in the city, said inspectors from the Ha Noi Construction Department.

  The Border Guard Command under the Ministry of Defence will implement e-immigration at all sea ports across the country by 2018, said vice head of the Border Guard Management Department Le Anh Tuan.

 Thailand ended Vietnam's hopes with a crushing 0-6 victory in the ASEAN Football Federation Futsal Championship in Bangkok on October 14.

 Renowned Japanese designer Kenzo Takada will join Vietnam International Fashion Week in Gem Centre, Ho Chi Minh City on October 14-18.

The Central Vietnam owns vast tourism potential thanks to its prominent heritage. Connecting the region's heritage for a Central Viet Nam heritage route is an excellent idea, said General Director of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism.

Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Kenny G performed in a one-night only concert at the National Convention Center in Hanoi on October 13 as part of his Asian tour to promote his latest album “ Brazilian Nights.”

Model Tran Ngoc Lan Khue is urgently preparing for the 2015 Miss World Pageant, which will take place in November in China.

 A breathtakingly beautiful photo entitled ‘Alone at Sunset’ of photographer Hoang Hai Thinh has won a bronze medal at the prestigious Sydney International Exhibition of Photography.