Malaysia changes venue for VN's AFF Cup match

 The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has decided to shift the venue for the Vietnam-Malaysia clash to the Shah Alam City Stadium in Selangor, some 60km from Kuala Lumpur.

EU funds Vietnam’s health sector reform

Vietnam and the European Union (EU) signed a financial agreement valued at EUR114 million for the second phase of the EU Health Sector Policy Support Programme (EU-HSPSP-2) in Vietnam , in Hanoi on December 4.

Vietnam welcomes US approval of East Sea resolution

 Vietnam supports every effort to maintain peace, stability, security and safety of navigation and aviation in the region.

Ministries disagree on taxation rate on luxury cars

 VietNamNet Bridge – As the ministries of Finance and Industry and Trade still disagree on tax policies, automobile manufacturers have no other choice than to keep a wait-and-see attitude.

Photos show life in Ha Noi 100 years ago

VietNamNet Bridge – Images of culture and daily life in Viet Nam 100 years ago are now on show in the capital city.

Businesses, scientists work to develop commercial products

 VietNamNet Bridge – Only a few inventions have been launched commercially, while the majority of research works remain on paper only.

Foreign ownership rule welcomed

 VietNamNet Bridge – The National Assembly's approval of the long-awaited amendments to the Housing Law on November 25 is more significant than previously thought and marks a strong step towards opening up the Viet Nam real estate market

PM approves public servant quota for 2015

 The Prime Minister has just approved a quota of 277,055 new public servants to be recruited in 2015.

Super Typhoon Hagupit strengthens as it nears Philippines

Typhoon Hagupit has strengthened into a super storm over the Pacific as it approaches the Philippines.

SBV sells 1.1 billion USD to stabilise forex market

 The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has sold roughly $1.1 billion as of December 1 to stabilise Vietnam's foreign exchange market.

Bulgaria eager to spur all-round cooperation with Vietnam

Bulgaria regards Vietnam as an important Southeast Asian partner and is ready to back the Southeast nation in its expanded relations with the EU, Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev told Vice President Nguyen Thi Doan yesterday.

Thai designer’s collection introduced at Vietnam Int’l Fashion Week

On December 2, Thai designer Roj Singhakul and brand Issue launched a collection inspired by the philosophy of Buddhism in HCM City. Vietnamese model Hoang Thuy, the winner of Vietnam’s Next Top Model 2011, was the leading star of the show.

VietJet flight to Taipei offers 15,000 tickets, starting at zero airfare

 VietNamNet Bridge - To celebrate the opening of the new air route between HCM City and Taipei (Taiwan), budget airline VietJet Air has launched a new mega-promotion with 15,000 tickets from zero Vietnam dong.

Global crude oil prices affect Vietnam’s financial market

 VietNamNet Bridge – The gold price has tumbled, the stock market is witnessing a drop in oil and gas share prices, and the US dollar continues to rise.

Traffic-safety body suggests take-home service for public drunks

The National Traffic Safety Commission will coordinate with the Beverage Association to develop a new model of alcoholic beverage selling points that would offer unique services for intoxicated people to ensure traffic safety in big cities.

PM Dung to attend ASEAN-RoK Commemorative Summit

PM Dung to attend ASEAN-RoK Commemorative Summit; Deputy PM vows to foster ties with Laos during official visit; Russian and Belarusian war veterans visit Vietnam; Vietnam, Cambodia increase defence personnel training

Vietnam gets more support from the EU

Viet Nam will receive US$492 million from the European Union under a new aid programme in response to the development challenges the country is facing.

Parents want extra classes for their kids despite ban

 VietNamNet Bridge – Parents and teachers are continuing the practice of double-shift classes for primary school students in spite of a ban by the Ministry of Education and Training.

Youtube Vietnam launches online awards

 VietNamNet Bridge - With the theme "Unlimited passion and creativity," POPS Awards has been introduced for the first time in Vietnam for digital entertainment products and artists, and film-making groups in Vietnam.

An individual’s call for clean water protection

VietNamNet Bridge – A lonesome journey by a certain individual can be the beginning of a trail, and a broad pathway later when others find the common goal at the end of the road.

Savoring specialty tea in Giang Stream

 VietNamNet Bridge – Tourists might be familiar with breathtaking terrace rice fields in the northern upland province of Yen Bai in the period between late September and late October.

Afghanistan: Can pomegranates power the economy?

 As delegates gather in London for a conference on Afghanistan, the prospects for reducing the reliance on foreign aid are increasingly focused on two sectors of the economy: agriculture and hydrocarbons.

Vietnam economy edging in positive direction

 VietNamNet Bridge – International institutions and media have recently reported on the positive outlook of Vietnam’s national economy and brighter prospects in 2015.

Tourist realty lures $1.8bn in Da Nang

 VietNamNet Bridge – Tourist real estate remains a favourite investment magnet in this central city, attracting 25 foreign direct investment (FDI) projects worth US$1.8 billion.

Young directors missing as curtains rise on new season

 VietNamNet Bridge – Veteran theatre directors in HCM City this month are busy preparing for the upcoming Christmas and New Year holiday by offering new shows.