Globally-famed and promising foreign and Vietnamese designers are showing their latest collections at the Vietnam International Fashion Week, the first of its kind, in Ho Chi Minh City from December 1-6. 

The third Korean ginseng festival will be held from December 5 to 7 at Vincom Mega Mall Royal City, No 72A Nguyen Trai Road, Thanh Xuan District.

The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism has launched a programme to promote in-country tourism by Vietnamese as part of national efforts to mobilise the national economy.

A delegation of 20 French companies begins a visit to Vietnam on December 2 to learn about the business climate here and further strengthen their partnerships with domestic companies.

The National Assembly's approval of the long-awaited amendments to the Housing Law on November 25 is more significant than previously thought and marks a strong step towards opening up the Vietnam real estate market to overseas investment, property consultant CBRE Vietnam has said in a press release.

Tourist real estate remains a favourite investment magnet in this central city, attracting 25 foreign direct investment (FDI) projects worth US$1.8 billion.

A national report on Vietnamese youth, the first of its kind in Vietnam, is expected to be announced in 2015, said Vu Dang Minh, head of the Department of Youth Affairs at the Ministry of Home Affairs.

The National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) under the Health Ministry launched the Micronutrient Day on December 1, with the aim of preventing micronutrient deficiencies. 

The European Union is committed to providing 400 million EUR for Vietnam over the next six years, according to the 2015 White Book on Trade, Investment Issues and Recommendations that was released in Hanoi on December 1.

President of the Lao Front for National Construction Central Committee Phanduongchit Vongsa has proposed sharing more experience with Vietnam in ethnic affairs in the coming time.