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 VietNamNet Bridge – Architect Dinh Thanh Truyen has used old and simple items to breathe new life into his own coffee shop nestled in a small alley of Thanh Thai Street in HCMC’s District 10.

 HCM City to open major bridge to traffic before Tet, HCM City to use new criteria for poor households, Bitter recriminations as fake coffee spreads, Cam Ranh International Airport arrivals rise by 20%

 VietNamNet Bridge – Colonel Le Thanh Van - Deputy Commander, Chief of Staff of Navy Region 3 - at a meeting held by the Navy Region 3 on December 16, said China was trying to create new fishing areas in the East Sea.

 Vietnam has become Uber’s fastest growing market globally, excluding China, since it was launched a year ago, the company announced on December 16.

 The Dance Company Derashinera from Japan will present Vietnamese audiences with Japanese contemporary dance through two performances at the Youth Theatre in Hanoi on January 9 and 10.

Only two out of 15,000 enterprises in the central city have invested in technological research in production.

Saving remains a priority among Vietnamese consumers but many are increasingly keen to buy products and services they like.

 Pop singer Dam Vinh Hung opened up his own home on December 16 to allow his fans to gain an insight into how he celebrates Christmas.

 Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd has avoided being named on a U.S. blacklist for sites hosting the sale of fake goods, a victory for the firm after lobbying hard to avoid inclusion on the list.

Many Japanese investors have left China for Vietnam where they believe they can have a more attractive investment environment. However, they have not chosen Vietnamese enterprises for their global supply chains.

 A ten-minute boat ride from the ancient town of Hoi An via Thanh Ha pottery village’s dock, or over 20 minutes through Cam Kim ferry passing Kim Bong carpentry village, will take you to a little peaceful village trimmed with the green of bamboo.

 Train staff help pregnant woman deliver baby on train, Jetstar Pacific takes over Vietnam Airlines’ flights on Hanoi-Tuy Hoa route, Vietnam on alert for Avian Influenza A (H7N9), HCM City hosts Vietnam Young Leaders Forum 2015

 Techcom Capital launches Vietnam's first real estate investment trust, IFC, TP Bank boost trade finance for smaller enterprises in Vietnam, Robins stores launch festive promotions, Enthusiasm in Vietnam’s auto market: Financial Times

The U.S. Department of Justice is pursuing a criminal investigation of a May 2014 data breach at ride service Uber, including an examination of whether any employees at competitor Lyft were involved in the episode.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Members of the Ha Noi Food Rescue (HFR) have transported more than 15,000 packets of leftover food from hotels and restaurants to the underprivileged, disabled and patients in areas of Ha Noi.

More than 106,300 new ".vn" domain names were registered in the first 11 months of this year, bringing the total number of ".vn" domain names to 343, 370, a year-on-year increase of 16.4 per cent.

The Vietnam Association of Pay TV (VNpayTV) has just sent a letter to the MP & Silva Company asking for negotiations over the broadcasting rights for English Premier League for the 2016-2019 period with 10 TV stations in Vietnam.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Air pollution in Ha Noi and HCM City has risen to alarming levels due to waste, dust and noise pollution, and has affected the health of area residents.

Vietnam has never given up its automobile dream, even though it has failed to implement an auto industry strategy in the last two decades.

 My Tam’s live show to be kicked off in January, VND5 billion raised for children’s heart surgery, Satra submits Saigon Tax Trade Center conservation plan, Zippo teams up with local rocker for limited lighter version

 The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced it has prepared plans to cope with the fall in global oil prices but is yet to release any specifics.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Giang impresses visitors with its high karst plateau, steep hills, winding roads and ethnic diversity. In Dong Van district of Ha Giang province, there is a place of serenity where man is delicately balanced with nature.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Bui Duc Thu, member of the National Assembly's Financial and Budget Committee talks with Hai Quan (Customs) newspaper about budget overspending.

 VietNamNet Bridge – As the Christmas party goes on, sight-impaired youngsters surround Joe Edwards, holding his hands. Unable to see their ‘Santa Claus', they still look into his eyes, showing their admiration.