Demonstrators took to the streets across the country for a second day on Thursday to protest Donald Trump's presidential election victory, voicing fears that the real estate mogul's political triumph would deal a blow to civil rights. 

 Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA.N) said it racked up more than $5 billion in transactions in the first hour of its annual 'Singles' Day' sales blitz on Friday - a third more than in the first hour of last year's spree.

VietNamNet Bridge - In South East Asia, a business with capitalization value of $1 billion, or VND22.4 trillion, would be listed as a medium-size company. However, for Vietnamese, $1 billion is considered a milestone for many businesses.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ngoi Bridge, Luong Pagoda, and Phong Lac communal house in Hai Anh Commune, Hai Hau District, Nam Dinh Province embrace unique architectural styles illustrating the talents of local artisans.

VietNamNet Bridge - There are 324 industrial zones (IZ) throughout the country with total area of 92,000 hectares. However, due to mismanagement, large areas in the IZs have been left unused.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Phu Tho has a long and glorious history. It is regarded as the birthplace of the Vietnamese race. 

 Prime Minster Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s decision to pilot stronger decentralisation and authorisation for Ho Chi Minh City is expected to help the locality become a modern and civilised city with good life quality. 

 The jazz trio comprising Stefano Senni -Bass, Angelika Niescier-Saxophone and Simone Zanchini -Akkordeon will debut German-Italian contribution at the European Music Festival at the Consevatory HCM City on November 18.

 VietNamNet Bridge – If you have little or no experience in painting, but still want to create a real work of art by your own, or if you’re simply available this weekend and still have no big plans yet, just follow us to Tipsy Art,

VietNamNet Bridge – In HCM City, there are 474 severely degraded apartment buildings that threaten the lives and properties of their occupants, authorities said. 

 The housing land price per sq m on the street front along vehicle-free Nguyen Hue is the highest in Ho Chi Minh City, according to the latest figures from gachvang.com.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Coach Nguyen Huu Thang said besides peak performance, Viet Nam will need luck to win the title at the coming ASEAN Football Federation Suzuki Cup.

VietNamNet Bridge – The Oscar winning film “Indochine” directed by Regis Wargnier has been re-screened in Vietnam in 4K resolution on the occasion of the 4th Hanoi International Film Festival (HANIFF).

VietNamNet Bridge – Canadian actor and director Keigan Page is passionate about theatre and has settled in Viet Nam to inspire other foreign and local residents. 

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 The Cooperative Union of Agricultural Consumption (UCA) opened three safe farm produce supermarkets in Hanoi on November 9.

The image of vendors holding a set of Quang Ganh (consist of a bamboo pole and two baskets made from different materials like bamboo) or riding bicycles across the streets has become common in Hanoi.

 Various activities will be held under the theme “new era of cyber security” in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City from November 15 to December 5 as part of Vietnam Information Security Day. 

With 89.88 percent of votes, the National Assembly on November 10 approved a resolution on a medium-term public investment plan for the 2016-2020 period, which stipulates a maximum of $89.56 billion of five-year spending.