Despite advantages in capital and experience, foreign-invested securities companies still are finding it difficult to cement their positions in the fledgling stock market.

Dang Huy Dong, Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment, tells Thoi bao Kinh te Viet Nam (Viet Nam Economic Times) that the Planning Law will boost growth and be welcomed by enterprises.

VietNamNet Bridge – Andrea Nguyen has authored many English books featuring Vietnamese cuisine that are more than cook books, offering glimpses into national history, culture and traditional customs.

Viet Nam Economic Times newspaper talks to some experts on how to address increasing housing demand.

 After a casino decree was issued earlier this year, a corresponding circular has recently been released to guide casino operators in their implementation, considering factors such as taxation, regulatory oversight, and the allowance local gamblers.

 Vietnam opens widely the door for and vows to stand side by side with Australian enterprises during the process of doing business and investing in the country, National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.

 The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy and the Vietnam People’s Navy will conduct a joint patrol in the Gulf of Tonkin in December, announced spokesperson of the National Defence Ministry of China Wu Qian.

 From nomination of  Fauna & Flora International (FFI), forest ranger Hoang Van Tue are selected Disney Conservation Hero 2017 by the Conservation Fund today.

 Can Tho People’s Committee has proposed to use the municipal budget to support carriers launching new flight routes to/from the city’s airport but incurring losses from these routes.

 Fox Sports Asia has listed Vietnamese striker Le Cong Vinh as one of ASEAN football’s five greatest-ever international scorers on its website.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A “very detailed” restructuring plan is needed to resolve prominent problems in the tourism sector, says Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam.

 The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) has issued a dispatch asking tour operators to ensure safety for tourists amid volcanic eruption in Bali resort island of Indonesia.

 Those having little time for a long weekend trip should check out the following destinations in HCMC for weekend entertainment.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Police in southern Kien Giang Province’s Chau Thanh District are investigating alleged physical abuse of a seven-year-old girl by her father and stepmother, 

 National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan met with leaders from Western Australia to seek cooperation opportunities in various fields of mutual interests.

 PM approves financial support for Formosa-affected provinces, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia step up labour cooperation, Vietnam needs tighter regulations over seafood management, Miracle rescue for fisherman adrift at sea

 VietNamNet Bridge – Goalkeepers were heroes yesterday, as they played key roles in their semi-final matches of the National Women’s Football Championship in Ha Nam Province.

The General Department of Taxation’s (GDT) deputy general director Nguyen Dai Tri has affirmed that GDT has received information about the names in Paradise papers and will check their duty obligations.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam has been one of the most dynamic and active members of the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF), hosting as many as 50 of its events since its establishment 20 years ago,

 An exhibition recapturing the traditional weddings of Hue people in 1960s opened at the Hue Culture Museum on November 30.