Nga Nam floating market in Soc Trang

 Nga Nam floating market, about 60 km from Soc Trang city, is one of the most bustling markets in the Mekong Delta.

Paediatrician's Facebook offers free counselling

 VietNamNet Bridge – After hours of working his shift at HCM City Paediatrics Hospital No.1, Dr Truong Huu Khanh spends his free time advising parents about their children's health on his Facebook page.

Asia's new factory: Is it good or bad for Vietnam?

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam has become a significant site for factories of Samsung, Intel, Microsoft (Nokia) and others. Should it go in this direction and become the workshop of the region and the world?

Vietnam real estate continues attracting foreign capital

 Last year, foreign direct investment (FDI) in real estate accounted for 40% of Vietnam’s total foreign investment.

Many educators and state officials found using counterfeit degrees

VietNamNet Bridge - Many general school teachers and university lecturers were recently found as not having  education degrees required for their jobs, while they have been working on posts for many years.

Five highlights of Toyota V-League 1-2015 Round 12

 VietNamNet Bridge – Sanna Khanh Hoa’s 1-0 victory over the much higher-rated Becamex Binh Duong on May 2 was one of the biggest talking points of the 2015 V-League Round 12.

National theatre to stage Hamlet

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Shakespeare classic Hamlet, will return to the stage in Viet Nam early this June. It is the first play in a long line of world classics to be performed by the Viet Nam National Drama Theatre.

Vietnam, RoK sign free trade agreement

 Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) have officially signed a free trade agreement (FTA) after over two years of negotiations.

Vietnam urged to prepare well to become “world’s factory”

VietNamNet Bridge - Will it be a good or bad thing if Vietnam, as a part of South East Asia, becomes a new factory for the world and displace China?

Internet to resume normal speed on May 10

 VietNamNet Bridge – The repair of the Asia Pacific Gateway (AAG) submarine cable network will be completed by 7pm on May 10,  and internet connections will resume completely, according to AAG operator.

Images: Snake show launched for tourists in Nha Trang

 VietNamNet Bridge – Two Thai companies, Erawadee and Pattaya Snake Show, last week launched the Nha Trang Snake Show Center in the village of Phuoc Dien in Phuoc Dong commune, Nha Trang City.

Four world-renowned photojournalists gather in Saigon

 VietNamNet Bridge - Nick Ut, Tim Page and Peter Arnett last week met at a reunion during an exhibition of American photographer Catherine Karnow in HCM City.

Taiwan removes ban on Vietnamese workers in fishing, housekeeping

 VietNamNet Bridge - Taiwan has removed the ban on Vietnamese working in the fishing industry and housekeeping jobs to address a labour shortage in the country.

Facebook opens up Internet.org amidst net neutrality row

 Facebook says it will allow more websites and other online services to join its "free mobile data" Internet.org scheme.

Hanoi plans to install machines to jam telecommunication waves

VietNamNet Bridge - A plan by the Hanoi Education and Training Department to set up telecom wave interfering equipment in some places to ensure security of high school finals has raised controversy.

Social News 5/5

 Farmers fear poisoning as toes turn black in paddies, Hue: Outstanding individuals honoured with French Orders, Hospitals see more patients, surgeries during long holiday, Upgraded highway shortens HCMC-Dalat distance

Archers to test skills at World Cup in Shanghai

 The national archery team are competing in the first round of the World Cup that begins today in Shanghai, China.

EVN attempts to retain monopoly in electricity market

VietNamNet Bridge - International consultants have said that Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) should no longer be the only electricity wholesale buyer by 2019. However, EVN wants to extend the deadline.

Nepal earthquake: UK agencies warn of serious disease after disaster

 There is a risk of serious outbreaks of disease in the aftermath of the Nepal earthquake, aid agencies have warned.

National team to begin training for World Cup

 VietNamNet Bridge – With just 19 members, the national team will start their World Cup campaign today (May 5) in Ha Noi.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 5/5

 Gov't to fine more listed firms for failing to register, New enterprises surge in first four months 2015, Japan's Nitori Holdings to build factory in VN, New decree to resolve barriers to FIE operations

HCM City puts security cameras along popular walking street

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City installed hundreds of security cameras on Nguyen Hue, the city's first modern walking street, city police said yesterday, May 4.

Vietnam bag ASEAN champs semi-final ticket

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam beat Malaysia 7-0 at Thong Nhat Stadium in HCM City yesterday (May 4) to enter the semi-final round of the ASEAN Football Federation Women's Championship.

Goal by striker Vinh not recognised as fastest

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has not recognised Le Cong Vinh's goal as the fastest in its history.

The more Dung Quat refinery gets, the more it wants

VietNamNet Bridge - The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has agreed to cut the petroleum import tariff by 10-15 percent. However, the Dung Quat Oil Refinery still insists on tax cuts on some other products.