VietNamNet Bridge - Thousands of young people queued up in front of IIG Center in HCMC some days ago to register to attend TOEIC tests. 

 Investment is coming and supply and demand are increasing but some degree of change seems likely in Vietnam's steel industry.

 A high schooler in the northern province of Nam Dinh has successfully made a car using solar energy.

 The Vietnam Tourism Hanoi JSC launched its double-decker bus tour on November 30, offering a new option for passengers to explore the capital city of Hanoi.

 A report from the World Bank warned that aging will likely hit Vietnam with full force within a very short time span. This transition would come in a mere 15 years and be completed well before the 2040s.

 The film screening and discussion “Gender, Identity and LGBT Rights” will be held at the French cultural center L’Espace in Hanoi on December 20.

 Hue-based artist Truong The Linh will open his first solo gallery exhibition titled “Instability” at Craig Thomas Gallery in District 1 of HCMC on December 14.

 French dancing artist Alexis Jestin will host a two-session contemporary dance workshop at Kinergie Studio in Hanoi on December 16.

 Jingle Bells, White Christmas and O Come All Ye Faithful – all these must appear in any Christmas Concert worthy of the name. But the HBSO has opted for some sophisticated variations on these traditional favorites.

 The competition in the domestic retail market is heating up as both local and foreign retailers are making plans to launch new outlets, while some retailers have even been taken over by others, according to Thanh Nien newspaper.

 Vietnamese information technology engineers are as qualified as those in the global market but receive lower salaries, increasing Vietnam’s attractiveness to foreign software enterprises.

 Wood industry players in Vietnam are expected to make leaps and bounds to help make Vietnam become the world’s second largest interior furniture exporter, after China, within the next 7-8 years.

 Japanese conductor Honna Tetsuji joined by musicians from Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra, singers from Vietnam National Opera and Ballet, and Catholic Youth Choir on December 19 at 8pm.

Analysts explain what's needed to bring in investment in R&D.

 Many major hospitals are adopting healthcare digitalization to better meet the needs of patients and operate more smoothly.

 Tweaks are needed to existing policies to encourage the application of scientific research in production and business.

 Multinational companies have begun to see Vietnam as a viable destination in recent years when expanding their research and development (R&D) activities.

 Automation will be the technological factor with the biggest influence on the labor market over the next five years.

 Fast food giant has introduced strict quality standards and "localized" its menu to meet Vietnamese tastes, as evidenced by its new fried chicken.

 Growth predicted to moderate in region next year, with Vietnam still doing well, according to report from Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.