The opening of Zara and H&M in Hanoi after their success in HCM City has shown the thirst for international brands among Vietnamese people, especially young people.

Team GridComm along with their partner G Element, a 3D software company focusing on smart cities and buildings, won first place and a prize of US$5,000 at the Smart City Innovation Challenge Demo Day.

 Vietnam has the advantage of low occupancy cost in the prime office market, according to Savills Vietnam.

 PetroVietnam Power Corporation (PV Power) shares may be sold at an initial price of VND14,400 (63 US cents) per share at its initial public offering (IPO). 

 The General Department of Customs said aviation procedures for entries and exits of aircrafts at all international airports nationwide would be connected to the National Single Window system from November 15.

 The Ministry of Finance has proposed amendments to the Law on Tax Management, aiming to enhance efficiency of tax collection from multinational companies, cross-border transactions and online businesses.

 There is a growing demand for nuts, including cashew, and dried fruits globally, offering a good opportunity for the industry, the ninth Vinacas Golden Cashew Rendezvous held in Phu Quoc heard on Tuesday.

VietNamNet Bridge - According to Euromonitor International, Vietnam was ranked 32nd in the world in demand for food packaging in 2015 with 3.915 million tons. 

 Ly Hoang Nam scored another win over Australian Blake Ellis in the first round match of the Viet Nam F2 Men’s Futures tennis tournament, held yesterday in Binh Duong Province.

 The National Top Table Tennis Players Tournament will be held in Dak Lak Province from November 15.

 The HCM City People’s Committee has approved the purchase of a number of diesel buses that will replace older ones that are in poor condition.

 Seventeen leading German companies in Viet Nam will interview local young talent at the 2nd German Job Fair to be held on Saturday (November 18) at Hoa Lu Stadium in HCM City’s District 1.

 Vietnamese shares remained positive on both local exchanges on November 14 as banking-financial stocks performed well on strong foreign purchases.

 The 14th National Assembly (NA) ratified a draft law on forestry on November 15 as part of its ongoing fourth session in Hanoi.

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc arrived in Hanoi on November 15, concluding successfully his fresh trip to the 31st ASEAN Summit and related meetings in Manila, the Philippines, at the invitation of the host’s President Rodrigo Roa Duterte.

 The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has asked relevant departments to tackle problems in granting house ownership certificates to overseas Vietnamese to encourage their investment into the real estate market.

 Park Hang-seo wanted a win in his debut match and Vietnamese players wanted a win under their new coach.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc participated in an array of activities as part of the 31st ASEAN Summit and related summits in Manila, the Philipines, from November 12 to 14.

 Leaders of the ASEAN member countries have signed the ASEAN Consensus on the Protection and Promotion of the Rights of Migrant Workers after 10 years of negotiations.

ASEAN and China agreed on a 10-year plan through 2027 to protect the coasts and marine resources in the East Sea while trying to settle territorial disputes in the waters, said a document issued on November 13 by involved parties' leaders.