Russia's Federation Council (Upper House) on October 30 approved an agreement on temporary migrant workers between the Vietnamese and Russian Governments.

American filmmaker Sean Trace will make a business trip to Ho Chi Minh City and share his experiences as part of a project launched by Saigon International Film School (SIFS).

 VN strengthens investor protection, says WB; Phu Yen destined for Viet Nam Seafood Festival 2014; Vietnam-UK trade turnover sees strong growth; Vietnam seeks trade balance solutions; Vietnam opts for solid, feasible economic growth

 Updated information about cultural events in big cities of Vietnam.

 Vietnam tennis prodigy Ly Hoang Nam rose 47 spots to 95th place with 331 points on the latest junior world ranking, published by the International Tennis Federation on October 28.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The lacquer painting Giong (St Giong) by Vietnamese master painter Nguyen Tu Nghiem is on display at Cambridge University's Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (MAA).

The working visit of a European Parliament (EP) delegation to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City was aimed at promoting the ties between the EU and Vietnam, according to Ambassador and Head of EU Delegation to Vietnam Franz Jessen.

Big enterprises have been found as evading tax--foreign invested enterprises were involved in transfer pricing scandals, while state owned economic groups repeatedly insist on tax exemption and reduction.

 VietNamNet Bridge – By late afternoon of October 30, the deadline for registration for the 2014 V-League, K.Kien Giang FC did not fulfill the registration. Thus, the V-League 2014 will only have 13 teams instead of 14 as usual.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Coach Hoang Van Phuc and his U23 team had 13 losing games but after the extraordinary draw against Bangu Atletico yesterday, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) suspended Phuc last night.

VietNamNet Bridge - On the morning of November 1, the 90 millionth baby of Vietnam will be celebrated at the Hanoi-based Central Maternity Hospital.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnamese representative performs a pink sequin gown with deep cut on the chest.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Viet Nam Post and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) would keep one of its two giant mobile networks, Vinaphone and Mobifone, but let the other spin-off.

 The United States vowed to help Iraq combat terror groups as mounting attacks claimed more lives ahead of talks between Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki and President Barack Obama.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s representative at the 2013 Miss Universe pageant knew the birthday of Miss Greece - Anastasia Sidiropoulou and gave her a meaningful gift.

VietNamNet Bridge – Both occupancy rate and revenue per available room (RevPAR) of hotels in HCM City fell slightly in the third quarter due to increase in room numbers and lower demand.

On October 28, an explosion suddenly exploded on Binh Loi road, Binh Thanh district, HCM City. After the explosion, a hole of 20cm in diameter and 30cm deep was formed on the road.

Carrying 257 leaflets with Vietnam maps, which do not have the two islands of Hoang Sa (Paracels) and Truong Sa (Spratlys), a Chinese passenger was fined VND30 million ($1,500) at the Da Nang International Airport.

Lawmakers yesterday listened to an assessment report on the Government's construction and operation of hydro-power projects, noting that those that conflicted with environment or affected the safety of residents should be eliminated.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) is planning the reform the exam mechanism, striving to organize exams in a less stressful and costly way.