The 14th National Assembly convened its second meeting in Hanoi on October 20 and dedicated the first day to the country’s economic affairs presented by Government members.

The fact that poor students have sent letters directly to ministers asking for help has raised controversy. Some show sympathy for the students, while others say the students are "faint-hearted". 

Under the national electricity development plan, coal thermal power will make up 50 percent of Vietnam’s total electricity output from 2020. The Mekong River Delta will become one of the nation’s thermal power centers.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Rooftop has always been one of the most appealing places for those who love to spend time chillaxing and enjoying luxurious meals.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Contemporary life in Ha Noi is reflected through photos displayed at an on-going exhibition in the capital.

VietNamNet Bridge – School violence has recently increased not only in quantity, but also in severity, said educational experts.

VietNamNet Bridge - Some Vietnamese products face risks of becoming defendants in lawsuits filed by import countries that suspect Chinese goods are brought to Vietnam before they are exported to third countries in order to avoid anti-dumping duties.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The coast of the central province of Quang Binh is now covered with all kinds of wastebrought in by flood water.

 For a long time, the image of women with a palm-leaf conical hat known in Vietnam as “Non La” has become a symbol of Vietnamese charm and beauty.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A freight train transporting stones derailed last night in central Thua Thien-Hue Province, resulting in a halt in operations for several hours on the North-South railway service.

 Scientists have found 500 seabed vents bubbling methane into the Pacific Ocean off the United States, roughly doubling the number of known U.S. seeps of the powerful greenhouse gas, a study showed on Wednesday.

VietNamNet Bridge - Experts have warned that millions of Vietnamese workers, especially in the electronic parts, footwear and garment industries, will become redundant because of the use of robots at factories.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The first Yamaha Grand Prix will be organised on November 6 in Bình Dương Province.

 The thousand-year-old capital city Hanoi is a combination of old and new.

VietNamNet Bridge - If there is an amazing place that makes people fall in love at first sight, it is Hanoi. The chilly season, clear and blue sky, yellow leaves on streets - that is autumn.

 Typhoon Haima has passed north of Luzon island, the Philippines, to enter the northeast of the East Sea, the National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting announced on October 20. 

Gas traders claim compensation, Hanoi’s condo market sees transaction slowdown, Problems spotted in tax refund, debt collection, Cruise tourism off to good start, 4 mega exhibitions attract thousands of industrialists

Criminal proceedings launched on elephant tusk smuggling case, Hanoi kicks off southern road construction, Vietnam’s gay-themed movie to premiere online, Maximum number plate fee to rise to VND20 million

 VietNamNet Bridge – Many works on Nguyen Hue walking street still maintain their ancient and modern features, confirming the historical value of old Saigon.

 Babies born less than two years after their mothers have weight loss surgery may face a higher risk of serious complications than infants delivered after more time has passed, a U.S. study suggests.