Hanoi’s Department of Tourism has organized free-guided tours to explore craft streets and distinctive features of Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

VietNamNet Bridge – The number of people infected with Steven-Johnson Syndrome (SJS), a serious skin condition that can be life-threatening, is increasing in Viet Nam, 

 VietNamNet Bridge – Up to 19 wind power projects have been registered in Binh Thuan Province but investors are yet to start work on them, saying the current selling price regulated for this source of green energy is below production cost.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The city’s Department of Tourism officially launched a mobile phone software application, Danang FantastiCity, to help plan tours and find tourist information in Vietnamese and English.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on Tuesday directed the Ministry of Public Security to trace the person who spread the rumour that Viet Nam would replace the current banknotes with new ones.

 One of Vietnam’s largest private companies will list its international bonds on the Singapore Stock Exchange with a maximum value of $300 million when conditions become favorable.

 Vietnam ranks 8th out of 72 countries in terms of its scientific performance, according to a report by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development.

 A branch of the Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV) in the central city of Hue was robbed by an armed man at about 5pm on December 6.

 The People’s Council of Hanoi decided to reduce work permit fee to VND250,000 (US$11) for foreign workers with online applications at its third session on December 6.

 The Ho Chi Minh City’s authorities have asked the city’s Department of Transport (DOT) to complete the report on piloting advertising on buses and cooperate with relevant agencies for the expansion.

 The Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has just asked the Ministry of Finance (MoF) to report on the business operations of Vietnam Lottery Company (Vietlott) which is facing complaints from localities.

 Vietnamese top swimmer Nguyen Thi Anh Vien on December 7 was ousted from the FINA World Swimming Championships (25m), which is taking place in Ontario, Canada.

 An official visit to India by National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan from December 8-11 is expected to help realise the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.

 Two vessels of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Navy began a visit to Vietnam on December 7 after arriving at Cam Ranh International Port, the south central coastal province of Khanh Hoa, the same day.

 Defence Minister General Ngo Xuan Lich, who is on a visit to India from December 4-7, has met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi who said that India wishes to maintain and boost friendship and cooperation with Vietnam.

It is time for the central bank to loosen its control over gold imports as a shortage of gold material in the domestic market has led to adverse consequences, the Vietnam Gold Trading Association said.

 The Viet Nam Computer Emergency Response Team will act to ensure safer internet operations in the country, its experts said during a seminar on cyber security in HCM City today.

 Vietnamese enterprises have become free from US anti-dumping duties on Circular Welded Carbon-Quality Steel Pipe (CWP) in the US market, the Vietnam Competition Authority said.

 Viet Nam Business Forum (VBF) 2016 has proposed the Government remove import taxes on auto components and parts which are not yet produced in Viet Nam.

The first phase of divestment from Saigon Beer, Alcohol and Beverage Corporation (Sabeco) may be pushed back to next year.