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.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Governor of the State Bank of Viet Nam Nguyen Van Binh has committed to take more measures against cross ownership in local commercial banks to make the banking system safer.

 VietNamNet Bridge – This year, Vietnam is ranked 99 out of 189 economies, signaling that the country needs to do even more in order to improve its position on the list.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Toyota Classics 2013 – the 16th of the annual concert in Vietnam - is scheduled to take place at the Hanoi Opera House on November 5 with the spotlight on Eastern European rhythms.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam has claimed 15 gold medals at the Asian Youth ParaGames after four days of competing in Malaysia.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The US is keen to strengthen its ties with Vietnam and other ASEAN member countries on the basis of trust building in cooperation areas.

The central region has suffered from 11 typhoons and floods so far this year. It has also incurred the human-made floods when hydropower plants discharge water. Tens of thousands of families lead a destitute life.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A group of technology police inspectors say they have found pirated software worth 10 billion VND (476,190 USD) being used by six foreign companies in Hanoi.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The State Bank of Vietnam believes that the number of bank branches and transaction offices is now “bigger than enough.” However, banks still have been trying to set up more branches.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The south-central province of Binh Thuan, a major tourism hub with coastal resorts, faces a lack of trained staff for the tourism industry, particularly in management.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Local enterprises have become more actively involved in bribe taking and giving in a vicious cycle that they should somehow be able to escape, said an expert from the World Bank in a seminar in HCMC last week.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Not only being the best place to see Sa Pa, Ham Rong Mountain is also known as a royal garden with blooming flowers all year round.

 A Silicon Valley city has designated the boyhood home of Steve Jobs an "historic resource" due to the way the legendary Apple co-founder went on to change the world.

 VietNamNet Bridge - With a height of approximately 2.1 m, Mrs. Lang is the shortest among her siblings.

 Twenty countries to participate in Taste of the World 2013; 2013’s largest online book festival in November;

Viet Nam is likely to experience its 12th tropical storm this year.

 Vinaconex sells debts in Cam Pha Cement; SBV outlines scheme to stabilise forex, gold rates; Nokia and FPT ink agreement; HCM City economy runs into difficulties; New Zealand to export potatoes to Vietnam