US fast food worker protests expanded to 190 cities on Thursday as the movement to raise the minimum wage in the US to $15 (£9.57) an hour reached a two-year anniversary.

With the motto of being “active, proactive and responsible”, Vietnam made important contributions to the outcome of the 25th ASEAN Summit and other related meetings held in Myanmar on November 12-13.

 VietNamNet Bridge – To many families in southern Vietnam, enjoying pia during the mid-autumn holidays has been a tradition since the early 19th century.

VietNamNet Bridge – Authorized agencies have found it tough to fight against smuggling traditionally flourishing by the end of every year along the southwest border in Vietnam.

 US investment at US$248 million in 11 months; Japanese bank helps facilitate investment in Vietnam; Vinacomin sets new record in pit excavation; Phu Yen licenses luxurious tourism project; 80% investment in real estate projects come from banks

 Brand development has the utmost significant role in tourism promotion and marketing, requiring the involvement of different stakeholders across sectors.

Streets such as Nguyen Thai Hoc, Hang Trong and Hang Gai had many shops selling paintings, but the real picture was gloomy, journalist Dao Mai Trang said at an international conference yesterday.

VietNamNet Bridge – On December 3, Vietnamese designer Adrian Anh Tuan opened the third night of the international fashion weeks in HCM City with the collection "Butterfly Effect".

 The Finance Ministry on December 3 issued an order amending the vehicle import tariff, in keeping with Vietnam's commitment to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) on tax reduction.

 The Information Security Index of Viet Nam in 2014 increased slightly by 1.5 per cent year-on-year to 39 per cent.

VietNamNet Bridge – Entrepreneur Le Thi Quynh Trang, founder of the Multimedia Joint Stock Company, has realised her dream of promoting Viet Nam's fashion industry.

 Transport agencies needed to research policies to legalise Uber, a new ride-sharing taxi service in Viet Nam, Minister of Transport Dinh La Thang said at a conference on Tuesday.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Located in northeastern Vietnam, Ha Giang Province is a paradise for nature lovers, trekkers and eco-tourists.

The Vietnam Tea Association expects the country will earn $245 million from tea exports by the end of the year thanks to efforts to promote trade activities, reorganise production, diversify the product range, and improve the quality of tea.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Reducing logistics costs is important to enhance further integration into global value chains and increase Viet Nam's competitiveness, speakers said at a forum held on Thursday in HCM City.

Vietnam, US hold labour dialogue; Floods kill two children, inundate Hue's low-lying areas; Illegal teaching centers disbanded in HCMC; Vietnam takes active measures to prevent bubonic plague; Vietnam works to improve information security

VietNamNet Bridge – Co Loa Citadel, 20km north of Ha Noi, appears to be the oldest such structure in Southeast Asia.

VietNamNet Bridge – Parenting-skill courses have become more popular in Vietnam, attracting mothers and fathers of all ages.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Health experts are warning against increasing unprotected sex activities as young Vietnamese people are becoming more open about sexuality than ever before.

4,000-year-old bones discovered in Ha Tinh; Jennifer Pham selected to emcee Miss Vietnam finale; New series spotlights southern singing tradition; Over 20 countries attend int’l food festival in HCM City; Prominent film director publishes books