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Government says national debt can be resolved

 VietNamNet Bridge – The government and the National Finance Supervisory Council both have denied that debts are reaching a “dangerously high” level that could lead to insolvency.

Vietnamese representative takes active part in Miss International pageant

 VietNamNet Bridge – Dang Thu Thao has quickly become friends with other contestants of the Miss International 2014 pageant. She confidently took part in activities held by the organizers during the early days of the contest.

Vietnam broadens tourism horizons

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MoCST) has recently approved a tourism marketing strategy, which lays out blueprint for growth in the nation’s tourism sector over the coming years through 2030.

36 hours in Hanoi

 “36 hours in Hanoi” is one of more than 100 travel videos introducing cites in the world of The New York Times which is a traveler’s guide to a city’s most delicious, adventurous and fascinating must-see destinations.

US mid-terms: Republicans win control of the Senate

The Republicans have won control of the Senate in the US mid-term elections, increasing their power in the final two years of Barack Obama's presidency.

Microsoft and VNISA cooperate on information security and privacy in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – Microsoft Vietnam and the Vietnam Information Security Association (VNISA) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aimed at strengthening information security and privacy in Vietnam

Thai Phien’s nude photos receive award

 VietNamNet Bridge – A set of nude photos titled "Steps of Time" and the achievements of photographer Thai Phien have been honored by the Gold Excellence Artist Award of Vietnam Association of Photographic Artist.

Vietnam needs $3.4bil to build Dong Nai - Lam Dong highway

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnamese government is calling for investment in the VND64 trillion (over $3.4 billion) Dau Giay-Lien Khuong expressway, connecting Lam Dong Province in the Central Highlands to the southern key economic region.

More than 300 illegal Chinese workers fined in Ha Tinh

The authorities of Ha Tinh Province have imposed over VND4.5 billion fines (nearly $225,000) on 303 Chinese workers of a Chinese contractor at the Taiwan-invested Formosa steel project for violating Vietnamese entrance regulations.

Vietnam's egg coffee makes world top 10 best drink list

 Vietnamese egg coffee has been cited one of the world’s top 10 drinks by Buzzfeed, an American online social news and entertainment giant.

Russian firm leases resorts in Binh Thuan

Russian firm Pegas Touristik has clinched long-term contracts to lease three four-star resorts in the central province of Binh Thuan Province to serve travelers from Russia.

Do Vietnamese drink more beer than any other country?

 VietNamNet Bridge – Policymakers differ on whether to develop the domestic beer market because of varying figures about beer consumption in Vietnam.

VN's impressive run under Miura continues

 Vietnam's impressive run under coach Toshyia Mirua continued as the team coasted to a 3-0 victory over Korea University in an international friendly match on November 4 at Thong Nhat Stadium in HCM City.

Korean designer to introduce latest collection in Vietnam

 Well-known fashion designer Zio Song from the Republic of Korea (RoK), who specialises in high-end menswear, will bring his latest collection for Spring-Summer 2015 to Vietnam this December.

HCMC University of Technology receives first-ever US accreditation

 Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology has been accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) in the fields of computational science and technique.

Vietnam to issue international driving permit in 2015

 The Directorate for Roads of Vietnam (DRVN), as part of an effort aimed at alleviating the global road safety crisis, has announced it would begin issuing international driving licenses early next year.

President Truong Tan Sang to attend 22nd APEC summit in China

President Truong Tan Sang will attend the 22 nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Beijing, China from November 9-11.

Government to focus on controlling public debt, bad debt

 The Government will keep close control on public debt and strive to bring bad debt ratio to around three percent, according to a resolution adopted following the Cabinet regular meeting in October.

L'Espace hosts maiden concert by flutist Nguyen Ly Huong

 L'Espace hosts maiden concert by flutist Huong; Hotels join competition to celebrate culinary culture; Exhibition portrays colourful Belarus; Renowned composer compiles lullaby album; The Great Passage opens Japanese film fest 2014

Vietnam, Slovakia agree to beef up trade ties

 Vietnam and Slovakia have agree to further promote bilateral trade ties by expanding investment cooperation in various areas, including infrastructure building, railway, renewable energy, environmental technology and equipment, and food processing.