VietNamNet Bridge – The first ice-skating rink in Vietnam has been inaugurated in HCM City as a new play ground for local youth.

VietNamNet Bridge – Ministers of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum have affirmed the need to take “concrete steps” toward the goal of creating a region-wide free trade area, and to resist protectionism.

VietNamNet Bridge – A press conference was held in Hanoi on November 11 to introduce the third national environment conference and related events which will take place in Hanoi on November 17-18.

The Miss Earth 2010 pageant organising board on November 11 introduced contestants at a press conference in HCM City.

Book publisher to be prosecuted; Flood-hit commune leader dismissed; Landslide destroys 25 homes; Nation tries to reduce stunting malnutrition; Charity run targets sick children

VietNamNet Bridge – If you asked me where you should visit to understand more about Viet Nam, my answer would be Quang Tri Province.

European Union (EU) lawmakers approved new rules on Thursday to subject hedge funds to EU-wide supervision for the first time.

VietNamNet Bridge – Proper emergency medical assistance could help save people's lives at a lower cost and with simpler treatment than waiting for care to begin upon arrival at the hospital.

VietNamNet Bridge – Sixteen hospitals in Ha Noi's suburban districts will be equipped with their own solid waste incinerators through a project approved and funded by the city's People's Committee.

VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City is developing traffic infrastructure on its east to improve transport links with its dynamic neighbouring provinces of Dong Nai, Binh Duong, and Ba Ria – Vung Tau and allow vehicles going past to bypass the city.

VietNamNet Bridge – As inflationary pressure is mounting, the Ministry of Finance has ordered the finance authorities nationwide to impose price controls on essential goods whose runaway prices have kept rising to exorbitant levels.

VietNamNet Bridge – Despite its huge water resources, Vietnam will face a critical shortage of water for economic development in the years to come due to uncontrolled tapping, pollution and local and regional constructions of dams.

VietNamNet Bridge – National Assembly deputies spent yesterday morning, Nov 11, in group discussion on the Weights and Measures bill and the implementation of the Dung Quat Oil Refinery Plant.

Tourism to ride on back of global recovery; Ice sculptures displayed in Ho Chi Minh City's District 11; HCM City travel agencies explore US market; Mui Ne to host Miss Earth beauty pageant event

“China’s claim of the East Sea as its core interest has worried countries in the region. The US will not make concessions”, said Prof. Bronson Percival from the CAN Strategic Research Center in Virginia, USA.

VietNamNet Bridge – Veteran art critic and painter Nguyen Quan's recently published book that documents trends in 20th century art in Viet Nam is a comprehensive history that includes more than 200 black-and-white and colour images.

G-20 economies should continue efforts to maintain a stable economic environment, build a mechanism to prevent and address crises, facilitate developing countries’ trade activities and provide resources for the implementation of MDGs.

Russian Cultural Days will be held in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang from November 14-22, announced by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

VietNamNet Bridge – Renowned Polish jazz musician Jarek Smietana will play a jazz concert at the Ha Noi Opera House next Thursday.

VietNamNet Bridge – The major contingent of Viet Nam's competitors in the 16th ASIAD, in Guangzhou, China, left yesterday to join the opening of Asia's biggest sports festival today, Nov 12.