CBU imports hit US$1.57 billion; Vietcombank mulls merger with other bank; Cashew sector still relies on material imports; Exports to Russia seen declining as ruble falls; Business development policies to be prioritised in 2015

Food safety inspections increase for Tet holiday; Green building gets EDGE certification; Informal workers lack protection; Quang Ngai destroys 12,000 A/H5N6 infected quails; HCM City takes lead in applying multi-dimensional poverty measures

 Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai will visit Israel in late November, with a view to furthering bilateral relations, especially in science and technology.

PetroVietnam surpasses goal for 9-month revenue; Belgian sweets maker opens research centre; Ministry backs State funding for Vung Ang EZ; MoF to create 26 investment funds; BIDV announces profits of 200 million USD

Fourth Russian-made submarine begins sea trials; Outgoing Brazilian ambassador receives friendship insignia; OVs in Canada updated on Vietnam’s science-technology policy; Additional 300 children recieve free smile surgeries