VietNamNet Bridge – Heavy rainfall that caused floods over the past four days in the central region claimed three deaths and inundated many areas, according to search and rescue teams. 

 Vietnam Food Association proposes rice export volume cut, Can Tho strives to become Mekong Delta’s startup hub, Russian food businesses seek market entry in Vietnam, Each province to sue 10-50 businesses in premium debts this month

 Deputy Defence Minister Nguyen Chi Vinh held talks with his Malaysian counterpart, Dato' Sri Mohd Johari Baharum, in Hanoi on December 14.

 The Viet Nam State Treasury mobilised more than VND281.294 trillion (US$12.39 billion) through G-bonds by December 7, meeting the annual plan set by the National Assembly.

 Further efforts to hasten economic restructuring and institutional reform will drive the Vietnamese economy in 2017, according to a report by a financial analysis group.

 Festival presents Japanese TV series, HCM City to celebrate a 90’s Christmas, Master chef offers class for food bloggers, Bookworm to host annual Christmas Fest

 Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet at a hot spring resort on Thursday seeking progress on a territorial row that has prevented their countries from signing a peace treaty formally ending World War Two.

Ha Noi T&T have ended their contract with Argentinian player Victor Ormazabal just a few weeks ahead of the new season.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Tomorrow, Manzi Art Space will open Scry – an exhibition by Ha Noi-based artist Phi Phi Oanh.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Improving workforce skills has become a top priority as Viet Nam deals with the changing nature of work in the era of technology when many low-skilled workers will be at risk of losing jobs to automation.

  A delegation of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) led by Nguyen Van Binh, Head of the Party Central Committee’s Economic Commission, visited Mozambique from December 11-15.

Yen Island, Diep Son Island, Doc Let Beach, Bich Dam fishing village and Hon Ong Island are pristine places in Nha Trang City to name a few for youth to visit during upcoming New Year holidays.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Flower villages in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta fear their supply of flowers and ornamental plants for Tet (Lunar New Year) next month will decline because of unfavourable weather.

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc talked on the phone with US President-elect Donald Trump on December 14.

VietNamNet Bridge - The estimated overseas remittance to Vietnam in 2016 is expected to be roughly $5 billion, or 10 percent lower than the forecast of $5.5 billion. 

Conference looks to strengthen support for UXO victims, Forum sees to key changes in Civil Code 2015, Arts festival honours diverse ethnic cultures, Enough buses to meet Tet demand, Depression zone brings tropical heavy downpours

VietNamNet Bridge - The mid-end market segment is expected to become the major battlefield for smartphone manufacturers in 2017.

 Vietnam’s surge in the demand for energy is providing the impetus to develop its emerging renewable energy industry.

VietNamNet Bridge – If people visit Hoa Vien Farm managed by Hoa Lac Co Ltd in Yen Binh Commune, Thach That District, Hanoi, they would be certainly amazed by its verdant vegetables and fruits and fat pigs.  

 A concert titled “Luminous Night” celebrating the forthcoming holiday season is expected to charm music lovers at the HCMC Conservatory of Music on December 19.