As many as 39 urban architecture initiatives and solutions of young Vietnamese talent nationwide are on display at an exhibition that opened in Hanoi on October 22.

A workshop was held in Hanoi on October 22 to raise awareness of rhino protection and reduce demand for the animal’s horn. 

National Assembly deputies on October 22 heard reports on the draft revised 1992 Constitution, the fight against corruption in 2013, and the implementation of laws and resolutions adopted by the 13th legislature. 

The Vietnam Coal and Mineral Industries Group (Vinacomin) plans to sell 11 million tonnes of coal in the last three months of this year, including 3-3.5 million tonnes for export.

Vietnamese athletes left for Indonesia on October 21 to attend the Asian Petanque Championship, which will start on October 24.

The sixth Vietnam-India people’s friendship festival opened in Hanoi on October 21 with a series of cultural and tour events taking place in the capital city, Danang and Ho Chi Minh City.

A 4-million-EUR project was signed in Ho Chi Minh City on October 21 to help business players from the European Union (EU) to seek investment opportunities in Vietnam.

The Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security and the Indian Embassy in Vietnam should work more closely in combating cyber and drug crimes and join efforts to strengthen the growing links between the two nations.

President Truong Tan Sang received visiting General Director of the Russian news agency ITAR-TASS Sergei Mikhailov in Hanoi on October 21, suggesting him do more to foster the friendship between the two countries.

The northern mountainous province of Lao Cai expects to welcome the one-millionth tourist this year during a festival celebrating the 110th anniversary of Sa Pa , the province’s renown resort town, slated for October 25 - November 3.