Vietnamese swimmers on December 4 made a splash at the ongoing ASEAN ParaGames 2015 in Singapore, bringing home three gold medals while setting two new Games records.

 Indonesia plans to import one million tonnes of rice from Vietnam to meet the country’s high demand, according to Indonesian Ambassador to Vietnam Mayerfas.

 Vietnam ’s inflation is forecast to rebound to 4.9 percent in 2016 while the Gross Domestic Product growth is forecast at 6.7 percent, according to the December report of the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC).

The People’s Committee of southern Binh Duong province granted an investment license to Taiwan-based Cheng Loong Binh Duong Paper Ltd, Co. on December 4 for the construction of a 1-billion-USD paper plant.

 VietNamNet Bridge – All students at the Viet Nam National University-HCM City (VNU-HCM) are required to study in an intensive English programme at the school,

A flux of investment waves from Japanese businesses are coming to Vietnam’s agricultural sector, which plays an important role in the national development.

The 104th council meeting of the International Investment Bank (IIB) opened in Hanoi on December 4, along with a business forum on global opportunities for local sustainable development in Vietnam. 

 Deputy Prime Minister Vu Van Ninh has told President of International Investment Bank Nikolay Kosov that Vietnam’s Government support IIB’s plan for comprehensive reforms to develop the bank in accordance with international standards.

Vietnam and Japan agreed to boost collaboration at international and regional forums at their 6th strategic dialogue in Tokyo, Japan on December 4.

VietNamNet Bridge - Instead of injecting money into listed shares, foreign investment funds are now paying more attention to private equities.

  The Ministry of Education and Training said the professional-oriented high education (POHE) model must be used at universities and colleges to make sure graduates are qualified to get jobs without needing to be retrained.

VietNamNet Bridge - Not only urban areas in the lowlands but cities in highlands have suffered from heavy floods which have caused heavy damages and fatalities. 

VietNamNet Bridge – An exhibition called “The Story of Stamps” was recently held at 45 Hang Bai Street, Hanoi that showcased 40 paintings by Hoang Thuy Lieu and stamp collections of famous stamp collector Vu Van Ty.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Unlike most coffee shops in HCMC, Hide is actually a hideaway for those customers seeking tranquility and peace.

 HSBC Global Research has released a report on Vietnam’s economy titled ‘the return of twin deficits’.

 Hanoi Police would implement mandatory registration of electric scooters and bikes from December 6, Nguyen Manh Hung, deputy head of the Ha Noi Road and Railway Traffic Police Division, said.

 Much has been done to encourage commercial banks to overcome their hesitancy and provide more green credit.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Every Sunday afternoon, the atmosphere around the statue of King Ly Thai To in Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem District turns bustling thanks to the sound of musical instruments and the voice of a group of young street singers.

 VietNamNet Bridge – His plan to study abroad collapsed just a few hours before an interview at the US embassy in Ha Noi after his father caught him using drugs in a hotel restroom.

  Foreign business associations identify key issues at Vietnam Business Forum.