Retail banking is now a global trend and an opportunity for Vietnamese banks to secure their foothold in the domestic and foreign markets amidst the country’s strong international integration. 

“Promise to 800”, or 800 nam hen uoc in Vietnamese, a dance show arranged by Korean choreographer Chun Yoo Oh, will take place at the Opera House in District 1, HCMC on December 1 and at Au Co Theater in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ha Noi Department of Transport's programme of decreasing the amount of buses to reduce traffic jams, which has been implemented since last Saturday, has received different responses.

 Cargill to expand investment in Vietnam, State-owned farm to export straw to Japan, VN seeks growth in ‘blue economy', Construction steel posts record output, Finance minister: SCIC performs well

 Hosting APEC in 2017, Vietnam vows to work side by side with other members of APEC forum in fostering regional economic integration towards the prosperity of the Asia-Pacific region, President Truong Tan Sang said on November 19.

 The 33rd meeting of the Vietnam-Cuba Inter-governmental Committee wound up in Hanoi on November 19 with a memorandum of understanding (MoU) inked to enhance bilateral cooperation across the board.

 Vietnam and the Philippines have issued a joint statement on the establishment of their strategic partnership.

 Police from the Ministry of Public Security's Crime Prevention Department have arrested five suspects in a wiretapping ring that provided compromised phone apps to customers across Viet Nam, police said.

VietNamNet Bridge - The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has planned a $3 billion international bond issuance following National Assembly approval.

According to Forbes, as of November 16, 2015, Southeast Asia had a total of 70 people with assets of $1 billion or more. Vietnam has a sole representative Pham Nhat Vuong, Chairman of the Vingroup, with assets estimated at $1.8 billion.

 VietNamNet Bridge – This is a perfect time of year for tourists to come to the Central Highlands city of Dalat to admire the blooming season of wild sunflowers.

 Bees exposed to nicotine-like pesticides are not as good at pollinating crops, research suggests.

 VietNamNet Bridge – There are thousands of comments on the draft documents of the 12th Party Congress from the leaders, former senior leaders of the Party, the State, specialists, managers, intellectuals and the people of all walks of life.

 US Federal Reserve officials appear more confident that the economic conditions needed to trigger an interest rates rise are near.

 Students showcase recycled designs, New water puppet stage opens at Museum of Ethnology, Dutch Jaap Blonk performs at CAMA ATK, Berlin music producer Offermann returns, Madonna, Bruno Mars covers at Hard Rock Cafe

VietNamNet Bridge - Guang Lian could be an ‘unlucky’ project in the eyes of other investors as it has changed many hands, but Hoa Sen still sees big benefits if it takes over the project.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The provincial capital of Binh Dinh southcentral province, Quy Nhon is attractive to visitors thanks to the harmonious beauty of spectacular mountains and romantic beaches.

 Vietnamese actress Lan Phuong has been nominated by Japan to become the ambassador of Okinoshima Island during her recent visit to Japan.

 On November 18, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism officially designated Anoa Suzanne Dussol Perran, a French national as Vietnam’s tourism ambassador to France and awarded her an insignia for the cause of culture, sports and tourism.

 The signing of a historic declaration on the formation of an ASEAN Community by the end of this year by all 10 ASEAN leaders will be the highlight of the upcoming 27th ASEAN Summit.

 U21 Viet Nam tied goalless with U19 South Korea on November 17 in a friendly match.

Vietnam on Tuesday officially announced the national brand for the handicraft sector – Vietcraft Excellence – aiming to enhance the competitiveness.

 The banking sector has experienced dramatic changes this year but has more reform is needed, delegates heard at the Viet Nam Retail Banking Forum 2015 held yesterday in HCM City.

 Hanoians will have a chance to experience a truly Argentina week for the first time, Argentinean Ambassador to Vietnam Claudio Gutierrez told reporters on November 18.

Farmers in the provinces of Lai Chau and Quang Nam complained that they have not earned any profit from rubber plantations since 2012, and experts warn that further unsustainable development would extract a larger toll on the nation's forests.