VietNamNet Bridge - For the first time, a quantitative study of Vietnam's output in international scientific publications in the field of social sciences and humanities has been published.

 Fire dancing by the Red Dao ethnic group is a special cultural feature in Ha Giang Province. Strong and courageous men shuffle around on burning coals in bare feet, surprising tourists unaware that the practice exists in Vietnam.

 VietNamNet Bridge – In an effort to curb traffic congestion, a local firm has recently proposed charging a VND30,000 – 50,000 (US$1.3 - 2.2) fee for  cars entering HCM City’s downtown. 

E5 biofuel will replace RON92 from next year, presenting a host of challenges for petroleum enterprises.

 VietNamNet Bridge - The APEC 2017 Summit is currently taking place in Da Nang, which began preparing for the event in 2015. 

Trucks, tipper lorries and lorries with trailers will not be allowed on certain roads in central Da Nang City for the duration of the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) meetings in November.

 The Flag Tower in Hue imperial citadel will be lit at night and the cannons will be fired for the enjoyment of tourists and local residents.

 The gross domestic product (GDP) of Viet Nam this year is expected to reach 6.7 per cent, perfectly on point with the previously set target.

 A woman died after a fire broke out at her kiosk in Thuan An Town, southern province of Binh Duong, early Sunday morning.

How much do internal resources contribute to the country’s GDP? Economists have raised the question after GSO announced a record-high GDP growth rate of 7.46 percent in the third quarter of the year.

 Three crew members of a barge that sank in the waters off Bach Long Vi Island near the port city of Hai Phong on Saturday were rescued and taken to the Cat Ba Border Guard Station safely on Monday morning.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam’s picturesque landscapes and mystical monuments have found katazome expression at the hands of Japanese artist Toba Mika.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A special high tax proposed by some provinces and cities is being questioned by economists due to its controversial impacts on Viet Nam’s tax policies. 

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnamese national futsal team finished third at the International Futsal Tournament, which concluded in Changshu City, Jiangshu Province, China yesterday.

Noted jazz saxophonist and musician Quyen Van Minh will host a jazz night on October 27 at the Ha Noi Opera House to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his jazz club in the city and the 50th anniversary

 Vietnam’s poverty reduction should focus on ethnic minorities, HCMC busy with model of HIV treatment, Foreign medicine clinics fall foul of regulations, Search on for missing crew after barge sinks

Maximizing golden population structure for national development, Hai Phong to host VN-China meet, Vietcombank posts 7.9 trillion VND pre-tax profit in three quarters, Next generation of risk-weighted assets requires swift actions

 Fashionology Festival 2017 opened on October 20 at the Nguyen Hue Walking Street in Ho Chi Minh City, promising to contribute to the the development of Vietnam's fashion and apparel industry.

As of October 15, Vietnam gained nearly US$118 billion from exporting 10 key export items.

It seem quite clear that those who can least afford it would be hit the hardest by any increase to VAT rates.