Reports of new cases of HIV among homosexual groups have increased by 25 per cent in the first ten month this year, said La Thi Loan, vice director of Hanoi's Disease Control Centre.

 Japan-based Money Forward Inc., the largest provider of cloud-based asset and accounting management services in the East Asian country, recently set up its subsidiary Money Forward Vietnam in District 4 of Ho Chi Minh City.

The Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association and the World Wildlife Fund launched a water risk report for Vietnam’s textile and garment industry and a tool for assessing water risks in the Mekong region in HCMC on November 28. 

 Three Russian universities have been awarded Vietnam’s Friendship Order in recognition of their contributions to the Southeast Asian nation’s education and training.

 By the end of this year, Vietnam will need a workforce of 350,000 IT employees. However, to date the supply can meet only half of the requirement. 

VietNamNet Bridge - The Vietnam Logistics Association (VLA) says that logistics costs in Vietnam are 16-17 percent of GDP, not 20.9 percent as reported before by several institutions.

Thermopower ash and slag is considered normal solid waste, suitable to be used in the construction industry. However, no state management agency has been assigned to provide certification that ash and slag is not hazardous waste.

VietNamNet Bridge - Recent findings by Vietnamese scientists and their co-workers have made significant contributions to the world’s industries.

VietNamNet Bridge - A student was given 231 slaps on the face recently because he spoke badly of someone’s mother.

 The Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam will hold a J-Dance show at the Youth Theater in Hanoi on December 7 and 8.

 Dao Duy Tu Street in the Hanoi Old Quarter has been decorated with thousands of conical hats and lanterns, attracting a lot of visitors.

Let’s take a look back at a few Vietnamese traditional costumes that have impressed foreign judges and audiences at international beauty pageants through the years.

 HCM City’s audiences will have the chance to indulge in Argentinian culture during Argentina Week scheduled for between December 3 and 9. 

A concert featuring contemporary and folk music of Vietnam will be held at the French cultural center L’Espace in Hanoi on December 1, starting at 8 p.m.

 Despite improvements in ­performance in the first 10 months of 2018, joint-venture seaports involving state-owned ship giant Vinalines and foreign ­partners are struggling with stiffening competition.

 Vietnam registered to invest 303.5 million USD abroad in the first 11 months of this year, plus 55 million USD worth of additional capital for existing overseas projects.

VietNamNet Bridge - Consumers are spending more money on food and drinks, especially prepared foods, including dairy products, instant noodles and sausages.

VietNamNet Bridge - Thirsty for long-term capital, many commercial banks are issuing bonds with attractive interest rates. 

 The Airports Corporation of Viet Nam (ACV) is focusing on accelerating investment in key projects at Cat Bi International Airport (Hai Phong) with a total investment capital of about VND4 trillion (US$170.1 million).

 Viet Nam Chamber of Commerce of Industry (VCCI), representing businesses nationwide, on Tuesday urged taxation and customs sectors to further reform administrative procedures.