VietNamNet Bridge – Balancing the budget in the context of continuing drop in world oil prices is one of the important issues discussed by the government at a cabinet meeting on December 1.

Based on NA deputy Nguyen Si Cuong’s opinion that some Hanoi citizens had to pay black fees of VND8 million to get the red book (land ownership certificate), the Hanoi Party Chief directed relevant agencies to verify the information.

VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Planning and Investment has approved a VND74 billion budget for a project on urgent protection of wild elephants in the southern province of Dong Nai,

 HIV is evolving to become less deadly and less infectious, according to a major scientific study.

 VietNamNet Bridge - The previous article analyzed the high tax rates on iron ore exports and the impact of tariff policies on mineral smuggling. This article will consider the competitiveness of Vietnamese steel producers.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Foreign-invested enterprises contribute less than the State sector, deputy director of the Viet Nam Institute of Economics Nguyen Chien Thang told the newspaper Hai quan (Customs).

 VietNamNet Bridge – Plentiful fashion shows and exhibitions are keeping Vietnamese fashion designers busy as the year nears its end.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Traditional Vietnamese theatre is being kept alive by many female artists like Nhu Huynh, Thanh Thuy and Mai Tuyet Hoa.

Fertilizer imports from China dip; Viet Nam coal imports to keep rising: Ministry; $230m ADB loan to aid push for economic reforms; HCM City signs BT infrastructure deal; Microsoft and MobileWorld cooperate

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ministries and branches, in response to the heavy criticism from the public that their mismanagement has led to a higher consumer price index, said that the goods prices in Vietnam are lower than many other countries.

As Ambassador Ted Osius is coming to Vietnam to start his new tenure, the U.S. Department of State launched a video clips in which the Ambassador says hello to the people of Vietnam.

 Police forces across Europe have seized 292 web domains that were being used to sell counterfeit goods, according to Europol.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Dao Anh Khanh is well known for being one of the leading artists of contemporary Vietnamese art. He has showed his paintings in 15 countries but "Tran" is his first solo exhibition in Vietnam.

 Taxi-app firm Uber has clashed with Indian authorities over the way customers pay fares.

 The World Bank has revised downwards its 2014 GDP growth projections for the three nations worst hit by the current Ebola outbreak - Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Stable prices are believed to be good news for national economy and businesses, but economists say government policies are even more important.

The rouble suffered its biggest one-day decline since 1998 as oil prices continued to fall on Monday, escalating fears about the Russian economy.

Drama spotlights reality of gay life; Hanoi hosts Korean ginseng festival; French film festival to feature Hanoi inner-city life; Long wins photo gold in Spain; HCM City readies for int'l dance fest; Leading researcher of Ba Na culture passes away

 VietNamNet Bridge – Located not far from the coast of Quang Tri Province, the small island of Con Co has its own long and interesting history.

Suspected killer of Vietnamese woman under RoK police interrogation; Vietnam wins 7 awards at int’l robotics competition; Air traffic controllers suspended for weak English skills; Pollution forces students wear face masks in class

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese authorities will not license the import of tourist ships, and floating hotels and restaurants with wooden frames and covers into the country from early January next year.

 Bodybuilders to compete for world title; HAGL test Brazilian footballer Julio Moraes Ribeiro for V-League; HCM City tops National Games with seven tennis titles

 The Vietnam Maritime Administration in conjunction with the central coastal province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau organised a counter-terrorism exercise in Vung Tau city on December 1 to ensure navigation safety and security.

 Coach Toshyia Miura believes that even though Malaysia are strong team, Viet Nam will still emerge the winner in the semi-final match of the ASEAN Football Federation-Suzuki Cup this weekend.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Gold, vegetables and a bank feature in the story of Le Thi Bich Thuy, a customer at VietinBank who received the paltry sum of VND4,385 for a deposit made 30 years ago.