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Work starts on “Silicon Valley” in HCM City

 The Silicon Saigon Park JSC held a ceremony to commence the construction of the "Saigon Silicon City" in the Saigon Hi-Tech Park (SHTP) on November 10.

Largest-ever aviation rescue drill practised in Vietnam: in pictures

 An aviation rescue and search drill was held by the Ministry of Transport in Nghi Loc district, the central province of Nghe An on November 10. 

NA deputies call for better management of farms, forest land

 Violations in farm and forestry land use are still common across the country in 2015, said the chairman of the National Assembly Council of Ethnic Affairs, Ksor Phuoc, yesterday in a NA session.

Vietnam, Laos reinforce cooperation in border security

 High-ranking officers from the border guard forces of Vietnam and Laos held their 12 th annual talks in Vientiane, Laos, on November 10 to seek promoted coordination to protect shared border areas. 

New ambassador commits to deepening Germany ties

 Vietnam’s new Ambassador to Germany Doan Xuan Hung said he would do all what he can to boost the strategic partnership between Vietnam and Germany. 

The beauty of the ancient temples in Southwest Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge - Ang, Vinh Trang and Dat Set are the unique architectural works that tourists should visit if they travel to the Southwest region of Vietnam in the floating season.

The risk from rampant construction of embankments in the Mekong Delta

VietNamNet Bridge - The building of anti-flood embankments for small areas in the Mekong Delta began two decades ago. However, anti-flood embankments have become a big threat causing flood in the region.

Dong Nai River terribly polluted

VietNamNet Bridge – The entire basin of Dong Nai river system has to receive waste water discharged from over 4,500 sources, including factories, mining enterprises, craft villages, and residential areas.

National Assembly sets 6.7 percent GDP growth target for 2016

 The National Assembly approved a resolution on the socio-economic development plan for 2016, which sets the goal of a 6.7 percent increase in gross domestic product (GDP), on November 10. 

International scholars object to China’s claims in East Sea

 Many international researchers said China’s claims of sovereignty in the East Sea is groundless and has no legal and historical foundation.

Jazz concert to commemorate Thai King's birthday

 A special jazz concert by Vietnamese and Thai artists will be held in downtown Ha Noi to celebrate the birthday of Thai king Bhumibol Adulyadej (December 5).


Tourists from almost all nations to visit Vietnam visa-free

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Government of Vietnam has told relevant ministries and agencies to weigh granting visa exemptions to tourists from almost all countries after some European nations have got such unilateral treatment.

Vietnam’s natural wonders in pictures

 VietNamNet Bridge - More than 100 photos are on display in the photo exhibition "Heritage of Vietnam" in Danang, describing the beauty of nature, culture and people across the country.

Photos: Uninhabited urban areas in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge - Many real estate projects are turning Hanoi’s agricultural land into dead land. Numerous urban areas and villas have been built incompletely.

Vietnam, Russia step up technology cooperation

Potential and collaboration plan in education, science and technology between Vietnam and Russia were discussed during the first meeting of the Russia-Vietnam committee for education, science and technology cooperation held in Moscow.

Vietnam, South Africa seek further cooperation in scientific research

A delegation from the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics led by director Ta Ngoc Tan visited South Africa from November 3 to 8, aiming to push cooperation with South African academies and universities on training and scientific research.

MobiFone urged to seek investors

 Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Bac Son has urged the MobiFone Telecommunications Corporation to seek capable strategic investors in its ongoing equitisation process.

Local banks draw foreign interest

 Commercial banks expect to attract foreign investment in their newly-established financial companies thanks to the profitable domestic consumer financial market, according to Dau tu (Investment) newspaper.

Vietnam pledges active anti-corruption globally

  Deputy Inspector General Le Thi Thuy and other Vietnamese officials have actively participated in the sixth session of the Conference of State Parties to the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) in Russia’s St. Petersburg. 

Hungarian National Assembly Speaker starts Vietnam visit

 Hungarian National Assembly (NA) Speaker Kover Laszlo arrived in Hanoi on November 8, beginning his six-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung.