Ha Giang launches website, mobile app to promote tourism, Public's key role in policy communication, Hoàn Kiếm Lake to host British festival at weekend, More non-smoking tourist spots coming to Hà Nội

 The 12th National Assembly approved the State budget projection for 2019, with an approval rate of 86.19, during its ongoing sixth session in Hanoi on November 9. 

 The Hanoi Forum 2018 opened on November 9, drawing nearly 500 delegates, made up of former and incumbent state leaders, heads of business groups and international organisations, as well as domestic and foreign scholars and scientists.

Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong and his Cuban counterpart Miguel Mario Diaz Canel Bermudez reached consensus on measures to improve the efficiency and sustainability of cooperation between the two countries

 The National Assembly (NA) deputies debated a number of bills, including a draft law on preventing and combating the harmful effects of alcohol and beer, on November 9 during their ongoing sixth session.

 The two-day 10th international conference on the East Sea, themed “Cooperation for Regional Security and Development”, wrapped up in the central city of Da Nang on November 9.

VietNamNet Bridge - Contrary to all predictions that the motorbike market has become saturated, motorbikes sales in Vietnam continue to increase.

 Institutional reform should be the new growth engine for Vietnam’s economy, which, however, has not made any significant improvement to date.

 The Department of Culture and Sports of Danang City will organize the Arts Festival for Foreigners at Trung Vuong Theater on December 8 and 9.

 VietNamNet Bridge – At 75, Maria Nguyen Thi Gai, works every day, spending the pittance she earns on charity work.

 The strong growth of the e-commerce sector has been turning Vietnam into a major magnet for investment in the capital-thirsty logistics industry. 

 VietNamNet Bridge – For almost 30 years the Christina Noble Children’s Foundation has been helping abandoned and disadvantaged youngsters across the country.

The Stieng live mainly in Binh Phuoc province together with other ethnic groups. They have retained many of their traditional customs including the wedding custom of “repaying duty”.   

 The US-China trade war is escalating sharply. In the most recent move, the US imposed a 10 per cent tariff starting from Monday on US$200 billion of Chinese imports. These tariffs will then rise to 25 per cent on January 1.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Organising his first exhibition in Vietnam in October, Somsak Chaituch from the Netherlands chose to debut his painting October to mark the event.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Tien Dinh, former Vice Minister of Home Affairs, speaks to the newspaper Kinh tế & Đô thị (Economic and Urban Affairs) on demands for future government officials.

Fruit, vegetable exports valued at 3.3 billion USD, Cement industry surpasses 85 million tonne target, Forum discusses ways to cut shrimp production costs, Central region introduces priority tourism investment wish-list

The recent research of international institutions have found problems in FDI in Vietnam: while the pledged investment capital is high, the disbursement is modest.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hanoians have seen a greener Hanoi with nearly 930,000 new trees planted along local streets over the last two years.

 Nguyen Tien Hung, 34, is considered the best amateur runner in the country. He beat more than 200 rivals from across the world to win the men’s 100km event at the Viet Nam Mountain Marathon (VMM) 2018,