VietNamNet Bridge – The Chief Inspector of the Ministry of Health said that eight hospitals have bought medical equipment of the US company Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., which allegedly bribed Vietnamese officials with $2.2 million.

 The European Court of Justice has said member states can deny certain payments to unemployed EU citizens who move to that country just to claim benefits.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Two Russians were presented with the title "Honorary Citizen of Hanoi" for their contributions to the development of the capital city at a ceremony held at the Vietnam Embassy in Russia on November 10.

 As many as 1,608 investors, including 28 international investors and two Vietnamese organisations, have registered to buy shares in the national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines at its initial public offering scheduled for November 14.

 VietNamNet Bridge - After the controversy on the time for adult movies on national television, VTV began airing the US series "Sex and the City" at 11pm on November 10.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Thanks to his good performance for New England Revolution this season, midfielder Lee Nguyen has been called up to the US national team for next week's friendlies against Ireland and Colombia.

NA discusses high-school curricula reform; Legislators debate draft bill on State capital management and use; Vietnam, Cuba holds second Party theory seminar;

VietNamNet Bridge - Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung and four ministers will have to answer questions raised by National Assembly (NA) deputies at a Q&A session on November 17.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Institute of Plant Protection Research has recently announced its success in producing caterpillar fungus, a rare medicine with the potential to increase the capacity of the body against cancer.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Fatherland Front of Viet Nam has for the first time given its seal of approval to religious organisations running nursery schools in the country.

 President Truong Tan Sang met bilaterally with leaders of Chile, Peru, Brunei, Australia and Thailand on the margins of the 22nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Beijing, China on November 10.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vehicle inspectors found 958 dump trucks violating Ministry of Transport (MOT) capacity regulations nationwide.

 VietNamNet Bridge - If Kinh Do shareholders approve the sale of a major stake of its business, it will be the biggest investment in the history of the Vietnam confectionary industry.

Vietnam fully supports the measures required in order to fulfil the Bali commitments and Bogor goals, as well as the facilitation and liberalisation of trade and investment, President Truong Tan Sang stated.

 VietNamNet Bridge – February 2015 is the deadline for removal of foreign-styled animal statues from historical and cultural monuments. However, monument managers are having difficulty complying with the regulation because of a lack of guidance.

 Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung and his entourage arrived in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar on the afternoon of November 11, beginning his visit to the country to attend the 25th ASEAN Summit and related meetings.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Having visited Vung Tau City countless times, I was fed up with the hustle and bustle of the touristy city on the southeastern coast.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Saxophonist Tran Manh Tuan will perform with the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra (VNSO) on November 26 and 27 at the Hanoi Opera House.

VietNamNet Bridge – Barriers to increased foreign direct investment (FDI) were discussed at a dialogue between this central city's leadership and FDI enterprises last week.

llegal sand mining boats seized; High tides submerge Ca Mau’s coastal areas; US training project on cleaner production underway in Vietnam; Over 4,400 households in HCMC to be relocated next year; Vietnam, Russia to cooperate in healthcare