VietNamNet Bridge – Four male workers of a private seafood processing company in the Mekong Delta province of Hau Giang died of asphyxia in a tank containing waste water in the evening of December 7.

 VietNamNet Bridge - The Vietnam Enterprise Investment Limited (VEIL) has registered to sell 8.8 million shares of the Vietnam Dairy Products Joint Stock Company - Vinamilk. The transaction time is from 11/12/2013 to 9/1/2014.

The German bank says that it bought 2.7 million shares to maintain its ownership ratio in Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) Group after HAGL listed more shares. This move is contrary to the previous speculation on Deutsche Bank’s divestment.

 Viet Nam's Pham Ai Nhan - a victim of Downs Syndrome - has won a gold medal at the Special Olympics Asia Pacific Games, which closed in Australia on Saturday.

 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a 100 million USD aid package to support the development of tourism infrastructure in the three Mekong River countries of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia.

 Early 20th century glass paintings of HN on display; UK-style singing competition to hit TV screens; Piano concert celebrates Vietnam-Aussie links; Artists create colourful mosaics; French Year concludes with light show

VietNamNet Bridge – A 58-year-old Dutch man was killed and four other people were injured when a 16-seat passenger van crashed into the central reservation on National Highway 1A in Cam Thinh Dong Commune, Cam Ranh City,

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam bagged four more gold medals on December 9 at the ongoing 27 th SEA Games, putting it second on the medal tally with six golds, three silvers and five bronzes, only behind the host Myanmar . 

 VietNamNet Bridge – US Secretary of State John Kerry will drop in Vietnam during his fourth Asian tour from December 11-18, State Department spokesperson Jen Psaki announced.

Vietnam once missed the opportunity to reform its state owned enterprises (SOEs) when joining WTO. Another opportunity has come when it negotiates for the Trans Pacific Strategic Partnership Agreement.

President commends judicial reform plan; Vietnam’s amended Constitution announced; VNU plays key role for science research; HCM City People’s Council opens 12th session

 VietNamNet Bridge – Japan's former cultural envoy, the AUN J Classic Orchestra, which consists of eight young traditional Japanese musicians, will present a concert in Ha Noi on Thursday.

VietNamNet Bridge – When he first performed on the stage at Viet Nam Idol 2012, he scored points with the public with his attractive appearance and charming smile.

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam was elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council, the 2014-2016 tenure, on November 12 with 184 approval votes out of 193, the highest among 14 countries elected to the 47-member council this time.

VietNamNet Bridge – Deputy Minister of Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Nguyen Chi Vinh received Admiral Samuel J. Locklear, Commander of the US Pacific Command, in Hanoi on December 9.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The low selling prices that the government set for wind power cannot encourage the investment in the renewable power sector.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Nha Trang Institute of Oceanography has signed a contract with Khanh Hoa provincial authorities to conduct research on reviving coral reef ecosystem for the purpose of marine eco-tourism.

 VietNamNet Bridge – In principle, all Vietnamese students are equal in enjoying the state’s education investment policies. However, in fact, private school students have to pay very high tuitions and school fees.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Two independent reports about Vietnam’s macro economy recommending the local currency devaluation of 2-4 percent in 2014 have been released.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Long Bay the northeastern province of Quang Ninh Province includes some 1,600 islands and islets, forming a spectacular seascape of limestone pillars.

 VietNamNet Bridge - The southwestern people process coconut worms into delicious dishes like grilled worms, fish-sauce pickled worms or worms fried with butter.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The current Vietnamese annual income is approximately $2,000 per person, which is 14 times higher than that of 21 years ago. However, the majority of 90 million Vietnamese people remain poor.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The bicycle market is hotter than ever with pedalling again becoming popular in the country.

Australia has always experienced bushfires but climate change is driving up the risk of fire danger weather, a new Bushfire Report from the Climate Council,

On the main route leading to the Cat Lai New Port - the largest and most modern port in Vietnam, every day thousands of container trucks run on the road but Dong Van Cong Road is seriously damaged, with a lot of deep cracks.