The Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control, on Thursday, held an urgent meeting to prepare for storm no. 12, internationally known as Damrey.

Pham Thi Kim Anh, deputy permanent representative of the Vietnam mission to the UN, has emphasised the need for a long-term, sustainable solution to the refugee problem as it is closely linked to the issues of peace and security and human rights.

 The Government will keep State budget overspending not to exceed 3.5 percent of GDP and less than $7.8 billion as set by the National Assembly, said Finance Minister Dinh Tien Dung.

 Minister of Information and Communications Truong Minh Tuan and Lao Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Bosengkham Vongdala discussed measures to strengthen bilateral partnership in the future during their talks in Vientiane on November 2.

 The APEC 2017 National Committee on November 2 issued a press release on the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week 2017 in the central city of Da Nang.

National Assembly deputies raised a host of concerns on Thursday, including the failure to nip wrongful appointments in the bud, the quality of growth and healthcare services, and relevance of training given to workers.

 Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau will pay an official visit to Vietnam on November 8 and 9.

 Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh said the Communist Party of Vietnam and Government always wish to develop comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership with China during his talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi yesterday.

 A fire broke out in a market in southern Kien Giang Province’s Dong Thai Commune early Thursday morning, killing three people and burning down four houses nearby.

  Hanoi's People’s Committee has proposed 16 Build-Transfer (BT) projects with total investment of more than VNĐ130 trillion (US$5.6 billion) to the Government.

All 21 leaders of the APEC economies have confirmed their attendance at the upcoming APEC 2017 Economic Leaders’ Week in the central city of Da Nang. 

The solo exhibition “Du Ca” (Sing and Dance) by artist Doan Xuan Tang will be organized at Dong Phong Art Gallery, No 3 Ly Dao Thanh Street, Hanoi from 1st November to 30th November.

 VietNamNet Bridge - The band “the other shi” was selected to represent Germany at the upcoming Monsoon Music Festival 2017, held from 10 – 12 November 2017 at the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long in Hanoi. 

The news that KhaiSilk, the premier Vietnamese silk brand, has been found selling made-in-China silk scarves under the name of Vietnam products has stunned the public. But KhaiSilk is not the only business doing so.  

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam has given power to officials working in marine protected areas (MPAs) in an effort to protect sea turtles. 

At a meeting held on the occasion of Vietnamese Women’s Day on October 20 in Hanoi, a delicate woman caught the special attention when she introduced herself as the inventor of a dishwashing and floor cleaning liquid made of plant waste.

VietNamNet Bridge - The government four years ago set a goal to have at least one Vietnamese university listed among the world’s top 200 by 2020.

 VietNamNet Bridge – L’Espace, 24 Trang Tien, Hanoi will host the installation “Portrait of Life, Episode VI – The bag” by artist Tran Duc Quy from November 9, 2017 through January 14, 2018.

 Private Japanese firms are boosting their investment in Vietnam with support from their government’s official development assistance for Vietnam.

 VietNamNet Bridge - The exhibition “Flower Your Culture Art” and Breakdance Jam featuring Bboy Aleandro Paolillo will open at 5.30pm on November 1, Hang Da Market, Hanoi.