The Viet Nam Tennis Federation has decided to wipe Ly Hoang Nam's ban from all tennis competitions from December 31.

 Photographer My Dung from Da Nang city has displayed 17 works of colour photos and art installations in an exhibition held at the city's Heritage Centre.

 South Korean-American master choreographer and professional dancer Zach Benson is staying in Viet Nam till Thursday to give free dancing lessons on the streets.

 The Ministry of Construction on Monday urged the Government to suspend construction of the Da Dang-Da Chomo hydropower plant in Lam Dong province and investigate the cause of the tunnel's recent collapse.

 A Hong Kong property tycoon, Thomas Kwok, has been sentenced to five years in jail for corruption.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Analysts predicted that imports from Russia will increase sharply since Russia-made and Russian-sourced products have become cheaper.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Christmas season has come to every corner of the three largest cities in Vietnam – Hanoi, HCM City and Da Nang.

 VietNamNet Bridge - To deal with homeless beggars in a sustainable manner, HCM City authorities have called for people to not give money to beggars but instead give funds to charity organizations.

 North Korea appears to have suffered a second internet blackout, according to internet performance measuring firm Dyn Research.

According to a decision signed by PM Nguyen Tan Dung on Dec. 22, the two largest card networks in Vietnam - Vietnam National Financial Switching Joint Stock Co. (Banknetvn) and Smartlink Card Services Joint Stock Company (Smartlink) – will be merged.

 VietNamNet Bridge - After a long period of preparation, Hanoi has approved a policy to build apartments in the Viet Hung new residential area in Long Bien District for the relocation of 6,500 families in the Old Quarter.

 Former Vice President Nguyen Thi Binh has donated more than 800 objects, mostly photographs, to the Vietnamese Women's Museum.

 Former Deputy General Director of Ocean Commercial Joint Stock Bank Nguyen Van Hoan was prosecuted and arrested on December 22, for allegedly violating State regulations on credit institutions' lending operations.

Property ownership rights on the table at legal forum; United Russia Party delegation visits Vietnam; Party chief congratulates Japanese PM over lower house election; Vietnam People’s Army founding anniversary marked abroad

VietNamNet Bridge – Based on the upcoming national foreign investment information system, the quality of inward direct investment to Vietnam could improve, as state authorities should be able to implement better post-licensing monitoring activities.

President Truong Tan Sang met with Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni immediately after his arrival in Phnom Penh yesterday to discuss in depth the traditional friendship and comprehensive co-operation between the two nations.

 VietNamNet Bridge – With unique and ancient architecture, top five churches in Vietnam have attracted a wide range of international and domestic visitors.

Lawmakers endorsed the draft ordinance on environment police during the 33 rd session of the National Assembly Standing Committee that concluded in Hanoi on December 23.

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung asked the armed forces to intensify training so they'd be prepared to respond quickly to any threat and safeguard the country's political security.

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City theatres promise a variety of new and interesting shows this festive season to suit audiences of varying musical and dramatic tastes.