As planned, by 2050 the capital city of Hanoi will be the political and administrative center of the nation, a special grade city, and one of the largest economic, trade, commercial and service centers of Vietnam and the Asia – Pacific region. 

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 The Saigon International Guitar Festival will take place for the second time at the HCMC Conservatory of Music between November 11 and 15, gathering six international artists from different countries, the conservatory said on its website.

It is still unclear how the state will sell its stakes in 10 major state-owned enterprises – whether one auction or in many sales campaigns. 

 Binh Lieu mountainous district of Quang Ninh province is likened to ‘Sapa’ in northern Lao Cai province with similar climate, landscapes and culture of ethnic minority groups.

 The Ministry of Communications and Information has stepped into the on-going fight over exclusive broadcasting rights for English Premiere League in an attempt to halt a bidding war.

 Result of the 10m air rifle women junior event at the Asian Shooting Championships in Kuwait. Vietnamese Iwaki Ai ranks third and takes a bronze medal on Novemeber 3.

  Masan Beverage has signed an agreement to become the strategic partner of Quang Ninh Natural Mineral Water Limited Company, according to a press release from Masan Group on Monday.

 Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has decided to support 19 provinces across the country which have been affected by drought and salinity intrusion with VND284.5 billion (US$12.7 million) in aid.

 A health project on producing genetic biochips being implemented at the Saigon High-Tech Park (SHTP) in Ho Chi Minh City is now included in a national plan on high-tech industries development through 2020, as approved by the Prime Minister. 

The annual "Vietnam Information Security Day" will begin on November 6 in the face of more and more cyber-attacks aimed at large corporations worldwide.

 The agricultural sector is expected to grow 2.21 percent in 2015, a drop of 1.4 percent over 2014 and the lowest rise in five years, said Nguyen Thi Hong, head of the Agriculture and Rural Development Ministry’s Planning Department.

Saigon Railway Company and the HCMC Tourism Association have completed a survey of tourist spots in central Vietnam in preparation for the launch of a train tour for more travelers from HCMC to explore attractions in the region. 

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Quoc Hy tied in the ninth match at the ongoing World Youth and Cadets Chess Championships in Greece.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A Malaysian national was discovered carrying 5.39 kilograms of cocaine in her luggage at Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, according to the city’s Customs Department.

If Vietnamese electronics firms cannot grab the opportunities brought by the government-initiated national TV digitalization program, they will not have any other chance to develop electronic products.

The National Assembly yesterday said some provisions in the draft of the amended law on media still hindered media freedom and asked the drafting committee to ensure the law doesn't intervene too much in media activities.

 VietNamNet Bridge - The Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi will organize an educational fair at the Embassy compound, 2 Nui Truc Street on November 8 to introduce Swedish education and opportunities.

 VietNamNet Bridge - The general director of the low-cost air carrier Jetstar Pacific (JPA) Le Hong Ha said the airline has recorded a profit for the first time after three years of operation.

VietNamNet Bridge - Despite media reports, Singapore's Fraser and Neave (F&N) has not offered to purchase 45.1% State shares worth $4 billion at the Vietnam Dairy Products JSC (Vinamilk), according to the Straits Times.