Vietnam’s election as a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the first time shows that the country has won high confidence from UN member states, Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh has said.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Legendary defender, and winner of the Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year in 2006, Fabio Cannavaro, arrived last weekend in HCM City to take part in the Tiger Street Football 2013's International Grand Final

VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Education and Training will set up a special group to verify standards at higher-education institutes.

VietNamNet Bridge – Despite competition from modern supermarkets, Dong Ba Market in Hue City, in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue, remains as bustling as ever.

The current factors of the national economy allow to stabilize the dong/dollar exchange rate. However, economists believe that it would be better to depreciate the local currency slightly so as to encourage exports.

 Vietnam and Russia on November 12 signed 17 documents on bilateral cooperation during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Vietnam.

 Vietnam and Russia on November 12 issued a joint statement on the occasion of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s State visit to Vietnam, affirming their efforts to continue strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership.

The visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin will help strengthen the time-honoured friendship and comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries, Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong said.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vienna-headquartered Casinos Austria, one of the largest casino operators in the world, has joined the list of foreign firms eager to invest in an integrated casino resort in Quang Ninh Province,

After nearly one month of competing at the 2013 Miss Universe pageant, May did not win any prize as expected, with what the Vietnamese representative expressed, she can proudly look back her impressive journey in this beauty contest.

Hanoi Museum and the Thang Long Antique Association have worked together to organise a bazaar every Sunday for the trading of second hand handicraft and fine art articles as well as antiques.

After another two people in China were found infected with H7N9, the General Department of Preventive Medicine on Sunday issued an urgent request to health departments nation-wide to prevent the spread of the virus.

 Russia affirms its nuclear status in Vietnam; Coffee exports to Mexico fall 19%; Ad firms confront challenges; Phone handset exports up 76%; Central bank backs down on currency

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Minister of Transport defended the need to build the controversial Long Thanh International Airport project while experts have already said that it is a huge waste.

The service providers at the Cai Mep – Thi Vai port complex have complained of hardship when shipping agents decidedly don’t pay the container handling charges in accordance with the new prices levels as stipulated by the Ministry of Finance.

VietNamNet Bridge – Super-typhoon Haiyan, the 14th storm to hit Vietnam this year, killed 14 people, left 4 missing and injured 81 others by 6.30 pm of November 11, the National Committee for Search and Rescue reported.

 The Under-19 teams of Japan and Ajax Amstersdam will play at HCM City's international four-side tournament on January 6-10.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A tropical depression is regaining strength near the Philippines and is forecast to enter the East Sea in the next one or two days.

The Gravity field and steady-state Ocean Circulation Explorer (GOCE) satellite reentered on Monday the earth's atmosphere and disintegrated in the high atmosphere, no damage to property was reported, said the European Space Agency (ESA).

 VietNamNet Bridge – Several big names of Russian chamber music will perform tonight, Nov 12, to kick off Days of Russian Culture. The performance also marks the official visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin