Some days ago, an ATM in HCM City was reportedly attacked by viruses which made transactions come to a standstill. Internet security experts have warned that ATMs have become the new targets for virus attack in Vietnam.

Though Vietnam’s semi-conductor industry has been encouraged to develop since 1970, it still cannot manufacture chips of its own.

VietNamNet Bridge – The French Week will be held in Vietnam from the 23rd to 27th of November. There will be a variety of activities for business co-operation, education and culture.

Parents of Le Quang Vinh, the child, who was maltreated by a nursery school teacher, have decided to sue Tran Thi Xuan Nu, the school teacher, for her behaviour. A lawyer said the teacher may face a three year imprisonment sentence.

Three Academy Award-nominated actors were remembered by stars on the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame here Monday, marking the first time that family members have ever been honored at one time.

Senior Lao official cheered by leader; Lao newspapers praise ASEAN summit hosted by Vietnam; Vietnamese experts meet to remember Algeria; Shanghai urged to help promote trade relations; Co-operation pacts with French region negotiated

Procedures on registration of Vietnamese nationality maintenance will be shortened while the time for registration will be longer, Deputy Foreign Nguyen Thanh Son told the media on November 1.

VietNamNet Bridge – Two Indonesian thieves who stole over 2 billion dong ($105,000) from a car which parked in Lang Street, Hanoi, this April were arrested on October 31.

VietNamNet Bridge – The 17th ASEAN Summit and related summits, including the East Asia Summit (EAS), which were held in Hanoi from October 28-30, got special interests and applause from the world opinions.

VietNamNet Bridge - At least four people died after heavy rains in central Phu Yen, Khanh Hoa and Ninh Thuan provinces disrupted road and railway routes over the weekend.

Minister of Finance Vu Van Ninh has affirmed that the current public debts of Vietnam are still within the safety line. However, Ninh said that in the long term, Vietnam needs to remain cautious with its borrowing plan

Natural disasters have big impact in October; Vendors encroach on historic, cultural sites; Fishermen rescued after boats sank; NGO provides kids free burns treatment; Chill weather causes respiratory problems

VietNamNet Bridge – A new report from the HCM City People's Committee envisions more high-rise buildings, improved infrastructure and the elimination of slums in the city by 2015.

"Based on the law, I would like to ask the NA Standing Committee to vote on the establishment of a provisional committee to investigate the responsibility of the cabinet over the Vinashin case,” proposed deputy Nguyen Minh Thuyet.

VietNamNet Bridge – An experimental set of five new textbooks for first graders has created great interest among students and teachers at a private school in Ha Noi.

VietNamNet Bridge – National Assembly (NA) deputies yesterday applauded achievements in socio-economic development last year as reported by the Government, but expressed their worry about the quality of growth.

VietNamNet Bridge – An exhibition of images by Canadian photographer Greg Girard opened yesterday, Nov 1, to coincide with the publication of his new book entitled Ha Noi Calling: One Thousand Years Now.

VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Hong Nga will hold a three-day exhibition of her photographer featuring traditional water puppetry in HCM City starting today, Nov 2.

Panamanian Week to be held in capital; Disabled children put lacquer art on show; Gala to raise funds for flood victims; Supermodel represents VN in China; Cham tomb artifacts excavated

VietNamNet Bridge – Bodybuilder Pham Van Mach finished on top in the men's 55kg division at the world body-building and fitness championship in Varanasi, India on Sunday night.