VietNamNet Bridge - The following is the translation of PM Nguyen Tan Dung’s article on untarnished Internet environment which was written to mark the first day Vietnam accessed the global Internet.

VietNamNet Bridge - The bank restructuring process has been going on for four years, but the proposals on tax incentives for banks are still pending.

VietNamNet Bridge - State management agencies and scientists have voiced their concern over licensing of a series of textile and dyeing projects.

Skilled workers may leave Vietnam for other markets where they can get higher pay, while those who stay may not find jobs because they are less competitive than workers from TPP (Trans Pacific Partnership) countries.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Time-consuming and elaborate procedures are the main causes for the delays in building metro lines in HCM City,

 VietNamNet Bridge – Located between Danang and Hue cities on the central coast, Lang Co Bay offers a wonderful landscape created by both nature and man.

 Lang Son police seizes 10 kg of methamphetamine, Dak Nong works to overcome toxic chemical consequences, Vietnam shares experience in oil spill preparedness and response, Thua Thien- Hue invests 1.3 million USD in afforestation

The sales of iPad in the Vietnamese market have declined, even though they are competitive with other rival brands and have high quality. Many Vietnamese now prefer to upgrade their old tablets and spend money on new smartphones. 

 Retail banking is now a global trend and an opportunity for Vietnamese banks to secure their foothold in the domestic and foreign markets amidst the country’s strong international integration. 

“Promise to 800”, or 800 nam hen uoc in Vietnamese, a dance show arranged by Korean choreographer Chun Yoo Oh, will take place at the Opera House in District 1, HCMC on December 1 and at Au Co Theater in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ha Noi Department of Transport's programme of decreasing the amount of buses to reduce traffic jams, which has been implemented since last Saturday, has received different responses.

 Cargill to expand investment in Vietnam, State-owned farm to export straw to Japan, VN seeks growth in ‘blue economy', Construction steel posts record output, Finance minister: SCIC performs well

 Hosting APEC in 2017, Vietnam vows to work side by side with other members of APEC forum in fostering regional economic integration towards the prosperity of the Asia-Pacific region, President Truong Tan Sang said on November 19.

 The 33rd meeting of the Vietnam-Cuba Inter-governmental Committee wound up in Hanoi on November 19 with a memorandum of understanding (MoU) inked to enhance bilateral cooperation across the board.

 Vietnam and the Philippines have issued a joint statement on the establishment of their strategic partnership.

 Police from the Ministry of Public Security's Crime Prevention Department have arrested five suspects in a wiretapping ring that provided compromised phone apps to customers across Viet Nam, police said.

VietNamNet Bridge - The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has planned a $3 billion international bond issuance following National Assembly approval.

According to Forbes, as of November 16, 2015, Southeast Asia had a total of 70 people with assets of $1 billion or more. Vietnam has a sole representative Pham Nhat Vuong, Chairman of the Vingroup, with assets estimated at $1.8 billion.

 VietNamNet Bridge – This is a perfect time of year for tourists to come to the Central Highlands city of Dalat to admire the blooming season of wild sunflowers.

 Bees exposed to nicotine-like pesticides are not as good at pollinating crops, research suggests.