Lao Deputy Prime Minister Sonesay Siphandone welcomed Vietnamese Minister of Information and Communications (MIC) Truong Minh Tuan in Vientiane on November 1.

 Lawmakers continued their discussions on the implementation of the socio-economic development plan and state budget in 2017, as well as orientations and measures for 2018 on November 1.

 The Central Power Corporation has worked with the Da Nang Power Company Limited and the Central Grid Company to ensure the supply of electricity for the upcoming APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in any circumstances.

 The Bank of England believes that up to 75,000 jobs could be lost in financial services following Britain's departure from the European Union.

 Vietnam attends meetings of Int’l Association of Deposit Insurers, Import-export revenue hit nearly 38 billion USD in October, Mitsubishi recalls over 2,500 cars over failed airbags, Ho Chi Minh City: October’s CPI up 0.63 percent

 Photo contest raises awareness of civilized lifestyle, Brandlaureate Awards to be held in VN for first time, Vietnam, RoK share experience in policy communication, Photo exhibition highlights Vietnam-Russia friendship

More than VND33.5 trillion ($1.4 billion) worth of foreign portfolio investment (FPI) in both stocks and bonds were poured into Vietnam in the last three quarters of the year. 

At least 100 percent of monitored craft villages have at least three indicators exceeding the permitted levels, while 35 percent of households are not treating treat waste water before discharging it into the environment.

VietNamNet Bridge - The mid-tier smartphone market segment is dominated by Samsung and Oppo in Vietnam. 

 Despite the Law on Housing 2015 which gives greater room to foreigners to own properties in Vietnam, the number of foreigners who have purchased real estate is increasing, but remains modest.

Strong deal growth seen during first three quarters in Vietnam and Southeast Asia, according to Mergermarket.

VietNamNet Bridge - The majority of Vietnamese students say they are not enthusiastic about the physical education lessons at school because of poor facilities and boring practice.

Taking inspiration from oceanic themes, designers Cory Tran and Valentines Van Nguyen’s latest collection has been impressing everyone on the first day of Vietnam International Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2017 on October 31.

At 81, Japanese sculptor Katsumi Mukai shows no signs of stopping, continuing to work on big tree trunks to create giant sculptures. Viet Nam’s beautiful landscapes are an endless inspiration, he says. 

Hanoi, HCMC, and Da Nang stations to trial automated ticket gates from this month.

The 2017 APEC Summit is a crucial opportunity for businesses throughout central Viet Nam to seek trade partners and export markets as representatives of foreign firms flock to the business forums at APEC from November 5-11.

 A variety of cultural activities will be organised at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism, in Son Tay district on the outskirts of Hanoi, throughout this November.

 The Prime Minister has approved the National Target Programme for Climate Change Response and Green Growth for the 2016-2020 period.

 Oxalis tour operator, the only travel company allowed to organise tours to the well-known Son Doong Cave officially opened its ticket sales to explore the world’s largest cave for 2018, with a route of four days and three nights.