President Truong Tan Sang and his spouse left Hanoi for Manila, the Philippines, on November 17 to attend the 23rd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting.

 Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung gave a reception in Hanoi on November 16 for special advisor to the Japan-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentary Alliance Tsutomo Takebe who is on a working visit to Vietnam. 

 The Inter-Governmental Committee for Economic, Commercial, Scientific and Technological Cooperation between Vietnam and Cuba commenced its 33rd session in Hanoi on November 16, reviewing past cooperation and setting out new tasks. 

 Vietnam and the Czech Republic see great potential in a wide range of sectors, particularly scientific research, Czech Senate President Milan Stech said while meeting with President Truong Tan Sang in Hanoi on November 16. 

 Minister of Industry and Trade Vu Huy Hoang answered deputies’ queries on reforestation and advanced technology application in industrial production at a Q&A during the 13th National Assembly’s 10th session on November 16. 

PM Nguyen Tan Dung and PM John Key agreed to lift up the two-trade volume between Viet Nam and New Zealand to US$1.7 billion by 2020 during their talks in Ha Noi on November 15.

 The Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA) Pham Thi Hai Chuyen admitted to the slow launch of hi-quality vocational training initiatives during a National Assembly’s question-and-answer session in Hanoi on November 16. 

 VietNamNet Bridge – For those looking for a short weekend trip, or those who just love travelling, a visit to Tan Lap "floating eco-tourism village" in the southern province of Long An is ideal.

 Substantial infrastructure development is turning the northern port city of Haiphong into an attractive destination for investment.

The Q2 labor market bulletin showed that while the unemployment rate has decreased, the number of workers with bachelor’s and master’s degrees has increased to approximately 200,000, which accounts for 17.4 percent of unemployed workers.

VietNamNet Bridge - The rapid increase in exports to one market may force Vietnam to face anti-dumping lawsuits, while large exports to China will bring risks as this is an unsafe market.

In the mid-1980s, at the start of renovation (1986), Vietnam was an agricultural country. About 70% of workers were involved in agricultural production but the country still lacked food and had to import rice. Industry was also weak.

 The office occupancy rate in HCM City reached an average of 94 percent, according to a report on the HCM City and Hanoi office markets made in the third quarter by Savills Vietnam. 

 VietNamNet Bridge – Over 18,400 traffic accidents occurred across the country over the last ten months, killing nearly 7,200 people and injuring more than 16,700,

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam needs a law to ensure the development of performing arts in line with people's demands and the country's global integration,

 VietNamNet Bridge – Although the Mekong Delta is Vietnam’s largest granary, which accounts for 50% of the country agricultural output, the rate of poverty and illiteracy in the region is the highest in the country.

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 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam has won two medals (one gold and one silver) at the Balkan International Boxing Tournament in Bulgaria, said the national boxing team training board.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Many Vietnamese and foreigners in Ha Noi attended a memorial ceremony at the embassy of France on Sunday, in tribute to victims in the Paris terrorist attacks late Saturday.

 VietNamNet Bridge - With 55.1 packs of instant noodles per person per year, Vietnam ranks 2nd in the world in consumption of instant noodles, behind only South Korea, reported the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs of South Korea.