VietNamNet Bridge – The central highland city of Da Lat will host the biennial flower festival – a tourism trademark of the city – from December 29 to January 2.

Vietnam National U23 team will play a friendly match with Japan-based Cerezo Osaka Football Club at the Hang Day stadium on December 17, the information was released by the Vietnam Football Federation.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Investigation Police Agency of the Ministry of Public Security has suggested prosecuting 36 former officials at the Vietnam Construction Bank (VNCB).

 VietNamNet Bridge – Representatives of foreign business associations have expressed concern over Vietnam’s visa policy, claiming their member enterprises are having problems with short-stay visa and strict entry regulations.

The ‘pure shopping mall’ has lost its position amid the strong rise of ‘shopping mall complex’, or ‘one-stop shop’. Experts believe that ‘one-stop shops’ will be dominant in the retail market in the future, especially in large cities.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Civil Code (revised), adopted by the National Assembly on November 24, states that negotiated interest rates must be controlled under 20 per cent per year, excluding loans stipulated in other laws.

 VietNamNet Bridge – South Korea's National Assembly officially adopted a free trade agreement with Viet Nam on Monday.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The revival of the housing market has had a positive impact on the prices of shares of property companies, according to the Vietinbank Securities Company.

The Norwegian Church Aid will continue working closely with the Vietnam Fatherland Front, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment as well as religions in protecting the environment and responding to climate change response.

 PM meets French Communist Party, companies’ representatives; President seeks new rural development; Assembly of the Francophone meets for Asia-Pacific meeting in HCM City

 VietNamNet Bridge – French Prime Minister Manuel Valls spoke with Prime Minister Dung in Paris on Monday, saying France and Viet Nam should support each other in climate change response.

The terra cotta stove which used to be a familiar object has also been disappearing in the market. This may be the reason for the terra cotta stove making workshop of Nam Tiep popular for its uniqueness in gorgeous Saigon.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The creativity and passion of 14 young fashion design hopefuls will be on show every Saturday night from December 19 on Viet Nam Television.

VietNamNet Bridge - While China, Laos and Thailand are believed to benefit from the Chinese ‘infrastructure leverage’ program, Vietnam will sustain negative impact from it.

Viet Nam condemns and strongly objects to the inhuman treatment of, use of or threat to use force against its fishermen, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Le Hai Binh said in the wake of a recent attack on a Vietnamese fishing boat. 

 VietNamNet Bridge - Located halfway up the mountain in Dang Thai Than residential area of Dalat city, a motel with 10 rooms assembled from sewers attracts many tourists.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The second HCM City International Sculpture Camp opens in HCM City's Suoi Tien Cultural Tourist Park in District 9 today, Dec 2.

 Miura adds Truong to U23 squad; Binh Duong sign contract with Nsi Amougou; Binh Duong host Boeung Ket Angkor; VFF receives Asian football awards

 VietNamNet Bridge – Free film screenings opened the 19th Viet Nam Film Festival in HCM City yesterday, Dec 1.

 Investors shall be entitled to investment incentives if the carry out investment in the following disadvantaged or extremely disadvantaged areas, according to the Government’s recent Decree.