Ministry stands firm on showbiz work permits

 VietNamNet Bridge – Leaders from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism emphasised that it is necessary to apply work permit rules to singers and models in the country.

Traditional artists set for US tour

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese and US artists will perform the traditional music of Viet Nam at eight Universities in the Northeastern US on November 14-23,

Former bank head faces death for fraud

 VietNamNet Bridge – The People's Court of HCM City on Tuesday, Nov 11, proposed the death sentence for former banking chief executive Vu Quoc Hao, who has been charged with embezzling VND531 billion worth of State property.

NA adopts 5.8 percent GDP growth target for 2014

 VietNamNet Bridge – National Assembly deputies have approved a resolution on the 2014 socio-economic development plan, which targets a 5.8 percent GDP growth and a 10 percent increase in export turnover.

Vietnamese bodybuilders compete in Hungary

 Vietnam has sent four competitors to take part in the 5th WBPF World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships in Budaörs, Hungary, from November 13-17.

Vietnam listed among the world’s fastest growing aviation market

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) believes that Vietnam would be the third fastest growing market in terms of international passenger and cargo transport and the second fastest in domestic passenger transport.

US Treasury Secretary to visit Vietnam

 US Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew will arrive in Hanoi on November 14 as part of his scheduled Asian tour.

National Assembly approves two new deputy prime ministers

 VietNamNet Bridge - With the high number of votes, Mr. Vu Duc Dam and Mr. Pham Binh Minh have become the new deputy prime ministers Vietnam from today, November 13.

Same-sex weddings officially permitted in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge - From November 12, the weddings of people of the same gender will be no longer banned in Vietnam.

Sa Pa town to launch weekend walking street

 To celebrate 110 years of tourism in Sa Pa, the district town's People's Committee has decided to turn Cau May Street into a walking street for tourists.

An Giang’s woman gives birth to a limbless boy

 VietNamNet Bridge – On November 8, Mrs. Tran Thi Kim Tay in Phu Hiep Hamlet, An Phu Commune, Tinh Bien District of the southern province of An Giang, delivered an little boy without limbs by caesarean, at a hospital in Chau Doc town, An Giang.

SEA Games gold medalist to be immediately awarded with $300

 VietNamNet Bridge - The bonus for medalists in the upcoming SEA Games in Myanmar will be much less, compared to the previous games, because of economic difficulties.

$3.6 billion to build HCM City - Can Tho railroad

 VietNamNet Bridge – A memorandum of understanding on the construction of the 134 km HCM City - Can Tho railway with a total capital of $3.6 billion was signed Tuesday, November 12, after six years of research.

Joint stock banks’ wound healing

 VietNamNet Bridge – The health of commercial banks is now at their best conditions, if compared with the other months of the year, according to the State Bank of Vietnam.

Dau Tieng protective forest in danger

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Dau Tieng protective forest in Tan Chau district of Tay Ninh province has been encroached on by local people, who need land for cultivation.

Parents, students over head and ears in superfast math

 VietNamNet Bridge – Urban parents rush to bring their children to the extra classes in which the children learn superfast math question solving methods.

Mobile network operators accused of blocking OTT services

3G service users were dazzled because of the 40 percent service fee increase in November when mobile network operators followed up with one more “blow” on them by blocking free OTT (over the top) services.

Retailers eye bigger slice of VN pie

 VietNamNet Bridge – The domestic retail sector expects to increase its contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from the current 14 per cent to 23 per cent in 2014.

Vietnam wins seat in UN Human Rights Council

 Vietnam’s election as a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the first time shows that the country has won high confidence from UN member states, Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh has said.

Italian World Cup winning defender visits HCM City

 VietNamNet Bridge – Legendary defender, and winner of the Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year in 2006, Fabio Cannavaro, arrived last weekend in HCM City to take part in the Tiger Street Football 2013's International Grand Final

New ministry group to assess standards at VN universities

VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Education and Training will set up a special group to verify standards at higher-education institutes.

Century-old Dong Ba Market remains true to roots

VietNamNet Bridge – Despite competition from modern supermarkets, Dong Ba Market in Hue City, in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue, remains as bustling as ever.

VND slight depreciation believed to be the best choice

The current factors of the national economy allow to stabilize the dong/dollar exchange rate. However, economists believe that it would be better to depreciate the local currency slightly so as to encourage exports.

Vietnam, Russia ink 17 cooperation documents

 Vietnam and Russia on November 12 signed 17 documents on bilateral cooperation during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Vietnam.

Vietnam, Russia issue joint statement

 Vietnam and Russia on November 12 issued a joint statement on the occasion of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s State visit to Vietnam, affirming their efforts to continue strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership.