VietNamNet Bridge – The gold price has tumbled, the stock market is witnessing a drop in oil and gas share prices, and the US dollar continues to rise.

The National Traffic Safety Commission will coordinate with the Beverage Association to develop a new model of alcoholic beverage selling points that would offer unique services for intoxicated people to ensure traffic safety in big cities.

PM Dung to attend ASEAN-RoK Commemorative Summit; Deputy PM vows to foster ties with Laos during official visit; Russian and Belarusian war veterans visit Vietnam; Vietnam, Cambodia increase defence personnel training

Viet Nam will receive US$492 million from the European Union under a new aid programme in response to the development challenges the country is facing.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Parents and teachers are continuing the practice of double-shift classes for primary school students in spite of a ban by the Ministry of Education and Training.

 VietNamNet Bridge - With the theme "Unlimited passion and creativity," POPS Awards has been introduced for the first time in Vietnam for digital entertainment products and artists, and film-making groups in Vietnam.

VietNamNet Bridge – A lonesome journey by a certain individual can be the beginning of a trail, and a broad pathway later when others find the common goal at the end of the road.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Tourists might be familiar with breathtaking terrace rice fields in the northern upland province of Yen Bai in the period between late September and late October.

 As delegates gather in London for a conference on Afghanistan, the prospects for reducing the reliance on foreign aid are increasingly focused on two sectors of the economy: agriculture and hydrocarbons.

 VietNamNet Bridge – International institutions and media have recently reported on the positive outlook of Vietnam’s national economy and brighter prospects in 2015.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Tourist real estate remains a favourite investment magnet in this central city, attracting 25 foreign direct investment (FDI) projects worth US$1.8 billion.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Veteran theatre directors in HCM City this month are busy preparing for the upcoming Christmas and New Year holiday by offering new shows.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Lack of cooperation between the coast guard, police, market watchdogs and local governments have all contributed to an increase in cigarette smuggling, experts have warned.

Ho Chi Minh City attracts over 3.1 billion USD in FDI; WB reports early signs of Vietnam's economic recovery; SOE equitisation requires $5-10 billion; SBV calls for agriculture credit boost; Vietnam offers huge opportunity for retail banking market

Attending the first Vietnam International Fashion Week, Chung Thanh Phong continued to introduce a collection for kinky, haughty women with strong personality as “cat women”. This is the main characteristic in his designs.

 The World Bank (WB) on December 3 revised its growth projections for Viet Nam from 5.4% to 5.6% in 2014 in its economic update report.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Zalora Viet Nam has announced tie-ups with other top e-commerce businesses like Grabtaxi, Jetstar Pacific, Ivivu, Foodpanda and Hotdeal and retailing sites like Vinabook, beyeu, thegioididong,

 VietNamNet Bridge – Thirty-eight finalists of Miss Vietnam 2014 pageant competed for the title Miss Sea on December 2 in red swimsuits at Vinpearl Resort on Phu Quoc Island.

Concert features bands from the US, UK; BikeNBrunch fun ride set for Saturday; HITS to perform James and the Giant Peach; Cross-cultural Christmas charity concert set for upcoming launch; Hanoi Social Club launches Tiny Music Club

 The World Bank is funding a rural development project to help the Mekong Delta of Vietnam improve its climate change resilience.