Representatives from the health sector of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia have agreed on a joint action programme to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, particularly Ebola, through their shared aviation and land ports of entry.

A workshop was opened in Hanoi on November 4 to give consultations on a UK-funded project to help develop a greenhouse gas inventory and monitoring, reporting and verification system in Vietnam.

 Police in the northern city of Hai Phong arrested 41 Chinese and Taiwanese and three Vietnamese on November 4 for swindling China-based individuals using hi-tech telecom devices.

 Official information on constructing a cable car system in Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park , a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in central Quang Binh province was revealed in a press conference held by the provincial People’s Committee on November 4.

Changes to draft laws on VFF, election under discussion; PM praises northwestern residents and war invalids; Indian Communist Party delegation visits Vietnam; Politburo member Dinh The Huynh visits Lam Dong province

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Government is planning to increase the special consumption tax imposed on tobacco products to raise income for the state budget and reduce the number of smokers.

 Slovakia is willing to cooperate with and assist Vietnam in developing its energy industry, Slovakian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Miroslav Lajcak said at the Vietnam-Slovakia Business Forum.

 VietNamNet Bridge – There are a number of reasons visitors flock to Hoian, including its lovely beaches, colourful old streets and its unique nighttime charm, but one lesser-known reasons is its peaceful and bountiful rivers.

 Minister of Planning and Investment Bui Quang Vinh is paying a working visit to Singapore from November 3-5 with the goal to remove obstacles in bilateral cooperation thus furthering the economic connectivity between Vietnam and Singapore.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam needs to pay attention to the protection of intellectual property (IP) on the domestic market since this is a crucial feature of a market economy and international integration.

Rupert Murdoch's 21st Century Fox reported profits of $999m (£624m) in the third quarter, buoyed by strong earnings in its film and cable television units.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Noi was not equipped or prepared to put out fires, as evidenced by the 126 fires and 18 fire-related deaths so far in 2014.

 VietNamNet Bridge - In the past 10 months, nearly 20 foreign firms invested hundreds of millions of US dollars in Vietnam's garment industry.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam enjoyed a trade surplus of US$1.87 billion over the past ten months of 2014, according to the Department of Import-Export Administration, under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Toyota Motor Vietnam has announced the Toyota Classics 2014 concert will take place at 8 p.m. on November 18 at HCMC Opera House, No. 7 Lam Son Square, D.1, HCMC.

A State-level funeral will be held on Saturday morning in Ha Noi for former Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Cong Tan, who passed away on November 1 at the age of 80.

 Japanese firm buys $9 million stake in Vinatex; Top 50 business leaders honoured; Vietnamese exporters expand US market share; Industrial production goes up in 10 months; Business climate for Vietnam’s manufacturing sector improved: HSBC

Hanoi has been listed among the world’s top 10 culturally rich cities that travellers need to visit at least once in their lifetime, according to Lifehack – a website specializing in providing tips for a better life.

 VietNamNet Bridge - The latest collection of Vietnamese designer Quynh Paris was recently introduced at REEF fashion week in Los Angeles, USA.

 VietNamNet Bridge – With investments of 3.6 billion USD in the first 10 months of the year, the Republic of Korea (RoK) has become the top foreign investor in Vietnam this year.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Many National Assembly deputies yesterday agreed with the need to build a new modern but costly international airport, but said careful study was needed to ensure both economic and social efficiency of the project.

VietNamNet Bridge – The Prime Minister has approved a master plan to develop the national special-use forest system through 2020 with a vision to 2030.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The central region and Central Highlands are home to about 200 hydropower plants which have caused negative impacts on the environment and the community.

 North Korean media have published photos of leader Kim Jong-un walking without a stick at an army meeting, following speculation about his health.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Defence Minister Phung Quang Thanh said the draft amendment to the Military Service Law proposes to increase the maximum enlistment age from 25 to 27.