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.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Traditional Vietnamese theatre is being kept alive by many female artists like Nhu Huynh, Thanh Thuy and Mai Tuyet Hoa.

Fertilizer imports from China dip; Viet Nam coal imports to keep rising: Ministry; $230m ADB loan to aid push for economic reforms; HCM City signs BT infrastructure deal; Microsoft and MobileWorld cooperate

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ministries and branches, in response to the heavy criticism from the public that their mismanagement has led to a higher consumer price index, said that the goods prices in Vietnam are lower than many other countries.

 Police forces across Europe have seized 292 web domains that were being used to sell counterfeit goods, according to Europol.

As Ambassador Ted Osius is coming to Vietnam to start his new tenure, the U.S. Department of State launched a video clips in which the Ambassador says hello to the people of Vietnam.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Dao Anh Khanh is well known for being one of the leading artists of contemporary Vietnamese art. He has showed his paintings in 15 countries but "Tran" is his first solo exhibition in Vietnam.

 Taxi-app firm Uber has clashed with Indian authorities over the way customers pay fares.

 The World Bank has revised downwards its 2014 GDP growth projections for the three nations worst hit by the current Ebola outbreak - Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea.

The rouble suffered its biggest one-day decline since 1998 as oil prices continued to fall on Monday, escalating fears about the Russian economy.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Stable prices are believed to be good news for national economy and businesses, but economists say government policies are even more important.

Drama spotlights reality of gay life; Hanoi hosts Korean ginseng festival; French film festival to feature Hanoi inner-city life; Long wins photo gold in Spain; HCM City readies for int'l dance fest; Leading researcher of Ba Na culture passes away