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HCM City high-rises causing traffic jam near international airport

 VietNamNet Bridge – Newly built high-rise buildings near Tan Son Nhat International airport have increased traffic congestion, said Tuoi Tre (Youth) Newspaper.

Primary English plan unveiled

 VietNamNet Bridge – More than 711,000 pupils had no access to English education in the 2014-15 school year.

New decree limits foreign TV channels

 VietNamNet Bridge – Foreign television channels allowed on Vietnam’s pay TV networks are capped at 30% of the total number of channels as regulated in the Government’s Decree No. 06/2016 on management of radio and television services.

Mo Muong values saved in Hoa Binh

VietNamNet Bridge – The values of the Mo Muong, a unique cultural heritage of the ethnic Muong who live in the northern province of Hoa Binh, was the main theme of a recent workshop held in the province.  

Japanese funding drives Vietnam economic growth

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnam government has been trying to build stronger economic ties through active dialogues with some of the world’s largest economic regions such as the US, EU, Eurasia, with the most promising partner being Japan.

One of Vietnam’s best fishing spots

 VietNamNet Bridge – If you like fishing, grab a rod and head for Cu Lao Xanh Island in Binh Dinh Province.

ACV wants to negotiate with foreign investor on strategic partnership

VietNamNet Bridge - The Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV), the biggest enterprise in Vietnam’s aviation industry, has asked for the governing body’s permission to start negotiations to find strategic shareholders in January. 

Dong Nai to extend first metro route

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Dong Nai Province's People's Committee has proposed to extend HCM City's first metro route Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien to 4.7 kilometres to reach the Vung Tau intersection in Bien Hoa City.

HCM City's love affair with FDI to continue

 VietNamNet Bridge – In 2015 HCM City continued to lead Viet Nam in attracting foreign directed investment with inflows of US$4.5 billion. FDI projects have improved the city's socio-economic infrastructure and created a new facade for it.

Ear cake - a tasty dish of Phu Tho Province

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ear Cake, a tasty food that is served every day by locals in Phu Tho Province, has that name because it has the shape of an ear.

Prime Minister approves VN's int'l integration strategy on labour, social affairs

VietNamNet Bridge – The Prime Minister recently approved an international integration strategy on labour and social affairs by 2020 with a vision to 2030.  

Half Vietnam’s auto imports come from India

 VietNamNet Bridge – India accounted for almost half the volume of completely built-up (CBU) passenger cars Vietnam imported last year despite lower tariffs on vehicles from ASEAN countries.

Vietnam needs US$40-50 billion for traffic development by 2020

Vietnam needs about US$40-50 billion for traffic infrastructure development from now until 2020, said Deputy Minister of Transport Nguyen Ngoc Dong on the sideline of the 12th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

How the French connected Indochina

 VietNamNet Bridge – While the French Colonialists were busy developing the post and telecommunications sector in Indochina, they failed to realise that the infrastructure they were building would one day be used against them.

Hanoi to increase standardised schools

 VietNamNet Bridge – The education authority of Ha Noi will increase the percentage of public schools meeting national education standards to 70 per cent by 2020.

Discovering U Minh Ha forest

 VietNamNet Bridge – Anyone who has visited U Minh Ha forest in the southernmost province of Ca Mau will not forget the beauty of the country’s border area with Trem, Cai Tau and Doc rivers as well as mangrove shades and immense field of reeds.

Seismologists predict potential earthquakes

VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam's geographic location near several fault lines puts it at risk for moderate to severe earthquakes, according to seismologists.

Businesses oppose countervailing duties on ingot steel imports

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese steel manufacturers oppose the possible imposition of safeguard measures against ingot steel imports, saying that higher taxes will increase prices.

Legal documents issued in December 2015

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Government and the PM issued 16 legal documents, including 11 Decrees and five Decisions in December 2015.

HCM City's love affair with FDI to continue

 VietNamNet Bridge – In 2015 HCM City continued to lead Viet Nam in attracting foreign directed investment with inflows of US$4.5 billion. FDI projects have improved the city's socio-economic infrastructure and created a new facade for it.