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Health sector warns of A (H7N9) virus risk

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Preventive Medicine Department confirmed that risk of disease spreading across borders is very large while human infections with a new avian influenza A (H7N9) virus being reported from China.

Dams on Mekong pose threat to Vietnam’s agriculture

VietNamNet Bridge - It will be difficult to find solutions to develop agriculture in the Mekong River Delta if a series of hydropower dams are built on the river’s upper course, especially when Vietnam does not have a strong agriculture.

Advanced degrees not a guarantee of employment in Vietnam, report

The Q2 labor market bulletin showed that while the unemployment rate has decreased, the number of workers with bachelor’s and master’s degrees has increased to approximately 200,000, which accounts for 17.4 percent of unemployed workers.

Farm exports face challenges as exporters put all eggs in one basket

VietNamNet Bridge - The rapid increase in exports to one market may force Vietnam to face anti-dumping lawsuits, while large exports to China will bring risks as this is an unsafe market.

Traffic accident rate remains high in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – Over 18,400 traffic accidents occurred across the country over the last ten months, killing nearly 7,200 people and injuring more than 16,700,

VN needs law on performing arts: experts

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam needs a law to ensure the development of performing arts in line with people's demands and the country's global integration,

Vietnam bags one gold at Balkan Int’l Boxing Tournament

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam has won two medals (one gold and one silver) at the Balkan International Boxing Tournament in Bulgaria, said the national boxing team training board.

Hanoi residents mourn Paris attack victims

 VietNamNet Bridge – Many Vietnamese and foreigners in Ha Noi attended a memorial ceremony at the embassy of France on Sunday, in tribute to victims in the Paris terrorist attacks late Saturday.

Investors hunt for farmland to make quick profits

VietNamNet Bridge - Land plots for cultivation are now in hot demand by investors, who can make profits now and protect their assets in the long term.

Mekong River basin residents demand stop to upriver dams

 VietNamNet Bridge – Many people in Viet Nam, Thailand and Cambodia are demanding a stop to the construction of hydropower dams in the Mekong River basin, which they claim have destroyed their livelihoods.

Over 5 million Vietnamese to benefit from new WB sanitation project

VietNamNet Bridge – More than 5 million people living in the poorest rural and mountainous areas of Vietnam are expected to benefit from improved access to sanitation and water supply, thanks to a US$200 million credit approved on November 12

Cultural events to promote Mekong Delta tourism

 VietNamNet Bridge – Events to promote culture and tourism will be held in Hanoi from November 15 to 18, with the participation of 12 provinces and Mekong Delta region's Can Tho City.

Legendary Long Bien Bridge in Autumn afternoon

 VietNamNet Bridge – Long Bien - the historic Hanoi bridge crossing the Red River looks simple and romantic in Autumn afternoon.

Teen artist blends realism, abstract styles in pictures

 VietNamNet Bridge – While most teenagers follow Hollywood films, games, rock music and fashion, 17-year-old Hoang Nguyen Khanh Linh prefers drawing in her quiet corner at home.

Ly Hoang Nam to play three Men's Futures events

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ly Hoang Nam of Vietnam will take part in three Men's Future events in Campuchia.

Apple’s presence in Vietnam to bring opportunities, challenges

VietNamNet Bridge - If Apple considers Vietnam an important market in the future, it is very likely to set up stores, and if so, sales agents will be able to buy iPhones and iPads directly from Apple Vietnam instead of importing from Apple Singapore.

Vietnamese students reluctant to take music, arts and sports classes

VietNamNet Bridge - The majority of Vietnamese students are afraid to learn music, arts and sports. Meanwhile, educators believe that the subjects have not been respected in an appropriate way.

MOF says ‘no’ to Samsung’s requests for tax incentives, economists agree

VietNamNet Bridge - Economists have supported the Ministry of Finance’s (MOF) decision to reject the requests for tax incentives made by Samsung. 

Street vendors struggle amidst global integration

 VietNamNet Bridge – As the country is integrating deeper into the world market, a number of street vendors who come to pursue their dream in cities might lose their jobs, experts have warned.

Cities to see before they sink beneath the sea

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ho Chi Minh City and Haiphong were among the Huffington Post’s list of 16 coastal and river port cities around the globe that travellers should visit sooner rather than later before they sink beneath the sea.