VN strengthens investor protection, says WB; Phu Yen destined for Viet Nam Seafood Festival 2014; Vietnam-UK trade turnover sees strong growth; Vietnam seeks trade balance solutions; Vietnam opts for solid, feasible economic growth

 Updated information about cultural events in big cities of Vietnam.

 Vietnam tennis prodigy Ly Hoang Nam rose 47 spots to 95th place with 331 points on the latest junior world ranking, published by the International Tennis Federation on October 28.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The lacquer painting Giong (St Giong) by Vietnamese master painter Nguyen Tu Nghiem is on display at Cambridge University's Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (MAA).

The working visit of a European Parliament (EP) delegation to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City was aimed at promoting the ties between the EU and Vietnam, according to Ambassador and Head of EU Delegation to Vietnam Franz Jessen.

Big enterprises have been found as evading tax--foreign invested enterprises were involved in transfer pricing scandals, while state owned economic groups repeatedly insist on tax exemption and reduction.

 VietNamNet Bridge – By late afternoon of October 30, the deadline for registration for the 2014 V-League, K.Kien Giang FC did not fulfill the registration. Thus, the V-League 2014 will only have 13 teams instead of 14 as usual.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Coach Hoang Van Phuc and his U23 team had 13 losing games but after the extraordinary draw against Bangu Atletico yesterday, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) suspended Phuc last night.

VietNamNet Bridge - On the morning of November 1, the 90 millionth baby of Vietnam will be celebrated at the Hanoi-based Central Maternity Hospital.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnamese representative performs a pink sequin gown with deep cut on the chest.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Viet Nam Post and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) would keep one of its two giant mobile networks, Vinaphone and Mobifone, but let the other spin-off.

 The United States vowed to help Iraq combat terror groups as mounting attacks claimed more lives ahead of talks between Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki and President Barack Obama.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s representative at the 2013 Miss Universe pageant knew the birthday of Miss Greece - Anastasia Sidiropoulou and gave her a meaningful gift.

VietNamNet Bridge – Both occupancy rate and revenue per available room (RevPAR) of hotels in HCM City fell slightly in the third quarter due to increase in room numbers and lower demand.

On October 28, an explosion suddenly exploded on Binh Loi road, Binh Thanh district, HCM City. After the explosion, a hole of 20cm in diameter and 30cm deep was formed on the road.

Carrying 257 leaflets with Vietnam maps, which do not have the two islands of Hoang Sa (Paracels) and Truong Sa (Spratlys), a Chinese passenger was fined VND30 million ($1,500) at the Da Nang International Airport.

Lawmakers yesterday listened to an assessment report on the Government's construction and operation of hydro-power projects, noting that those that conflicted with environment or affected the safety of residents should be eliminated.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) is planning the reform the exam mechanism, striving to organize exams in a less stressful and costly way.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Governor of the State Bank of Viet Nam Nguyen Van Binh has committed to take more measures against cross ownership in local commercial banks to make the banking system safer.

 VietNamNet Bridge – This year, Vietnam is ranked 99 out of 189 economies, signaling that the country needs to do even more in order to improve its position on the list.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Toyota Classics 2013 – the 16th of the annual concert in Vietnam - is scheduled to take place at the Hanoi Opera House on November 5 with the spotlight on Eastern European rhythms.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam has claimed 15 gold medals at the Asian Youth ParaGames after four days of competing in Malaysia.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The US is keen to strengthen its ties with Vietnam and other ASEAN member countries on the basis of trust building in cooperation areas.

The central region has suffered from 11 typhoons and floods so far this year. It has also incurred the human-made floods when hydropower plants discharge water. Tens of thousands of families lead a destitute life.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A group of technology police inspectors say they have found pirated software worth 10 billion VND (476,190 USD) being used by six foreign companies in Hanoi.