Feature film “Have a last life in Vietnam”, telling a true story of a Japanese woman who found a new life in Vietnam at the age of 82, began shooting in Hanoi on November 30 as the first Japanese-Vietnamese joint production.

 Trans-Vietnam cycling tournament 2014 - national defence cup kicked off in the southernmost province of Ca Mau on December 2 with the first 180-kilometre long race to Can Tho city.

The Government hopes to hear from enterprises and international organisations to better design policies and mechanisms for business activities and boost sustainable economic development, PM Dung said at the Vietnam Business Forum.

The Prime Minister has approved a programme on activities in HCM City, including a military parade, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the liberation of the southern region and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 – April 30, 2015).

A major security drill is being organised in HCM City from December 1-7, aiming to prepare forces to deal with situations of social disorder such as motorbike races and illegal gatherings as well as strengthen preparedness for regional defence.

A Singaporean national, Loke Dah Lee, was arrested at Tan Son Nhat International Airport on December 1 for trafficking nearly 3 kg of heroin, according to the Ho Chi Minh City Customs Office.

PM regards anti-corruption as priority in 2015; NA official receives Mongolian Auditor General; Vietnam, Macedonia to fortify economic ties; Speed up reforms to satisfy voters, City tells officials

NA Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung and Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of Russia, Sergey Yevgenyevich Naryshkin, agreed to deepen the friendship and co-operation between the two legislative bodies during talks in Hanoi yesterday.

 Voters in the nation's commercial hub told President Truong Tan Sang yesterday that they wanted tougher moves against corruption and better support for workers.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Industrial zones that discharge wastewater should receive heavy fines, manager of the Integrated Wastewater Concept for Industrial Zones Bui Duy Cam told Kinh te&Do thi newspaper.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Authorities in the capital city seem to have hit on a win-win plan to promote the nation's folk traditions - encouraging artists to perform at street corners.

Cong Tri introduced his Haute Couture collection named No. 8 to open the Vietnam international fashion week at Gem Center in HCMC’s District 1. The collection follows the avant-garde school, inspired by futurism and science fiction.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Beginning in November and December, visitors to the Central Highlands will have a chance to join local farmers to harvest coffee beans.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Balancing the budget in the context of continuing drop in world oil prices is one of the important issues discussed by the government at a cabinet meeting on December 1.

Based on NA deputy Nguyen Si Cuong’s opinion that some Hanoi citizens had to pay black fees of VND8 million to get the red book (land ownership certificate), the Hanoi Party Chief directed relevant agencies to verify the information.

VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Planning and Investment has approved a VND74 billion budget for a project on urgent protection of wild elephants in the southern province of Dong Nai,

 HIV is evolving to become less deadly and less infectious, according to a major scientific study.

 VietNamNet Bridge - The previous article analyzed the high tax rates on iron ore exports and the impact of tariff policies on mineral smuggling. This article will consider the competitiveness of Vietnamese steel producers.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Foreign-invested enterprises contribute less than the State sector, deputy director of the Viet Nam Institute of Economics Nguyen Chien Thang told the newspaper Hai quan (Customs).

 VietNamNet Bridge – Plentiful fashion shows and exhibitions are keeping Vietnamese fashion designers busy as the year nears its end.