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How has climate change affected Vietnam?

VietNamNet Bridge - In 2016, the consequences of climate change in Vietnam were evident with 10 typhoons and seven tropical depressions in the East Sea, more than the average of many years ago. 

Nguyen Hue pedestrian square to host first dragon dance festival

 VietNamNet Bridge – Twelve dragon and unicorn dance troupes in HCMC will gather at the pedestrian square on Nguyen Hue Boulevard in the center of town from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Sunday for the city’s first dragon dance festival.

How to attract overseas Vietnamese to return to VN

VietNamNet introduce "The policy to attract overseas Vietnamese to build the country" talks with Minister Phung Xuan Nha, Prof. Ngo Bao Chau, former VietNamNet chief-editor Nguyen Anh Tuan, and the Hanoi University of Technology Rector.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 28/10

 Compatibility between Vietnam’s laws, TPP commitments reviewed, Rice exports hit 4.2 million tonnes, VN laws need fine tuning for TPP: report, Public-private apparel firms ink deal, Delta provinces urged to adapt to climate change

Forest land tenure yet to yield full benefits: experts

VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam has improved its policy framework on forest land tenure, but contradictions and implementation weaknesses persist, experts said at a workshop on Wednesday, Oct 26.

Autonomy mechanism granted to Hanoi university

Ha Noi University of Science and Technology will have the right to use tuition as well as funds from enterprises and the government without asking permission from the Ministry of Education and Training after its pilot project on university autonomy

Forest land illegally encroached in Dak Nong

 VietNamNet Bridge – Natural forest area, located in zone 1668 and 1674 in Quang Son Commune of Dak Glong District in the Central Highlands province of Dak Nong, has gradually vanished.

Discover the land of salted fish in Vietnam

The brands of mam ca (fish sauce or salted fish) – a specialty of An Giang – are usually named after teachers. Explore the world of mam ca through the following photos of markets in Tinh Bien district and Chau Doc city, An Giang.

Vinamilk enters Thai market

 VietNamNet Bridge - Vinamilk yoghurt isnow available at supermarkets and large stores in Thailand, with a higher price than average.

Da Nang bans civil servants from surfing on Facebook during office hours

 VietNamNet Bridge – The central city of Da Nang has told its public servants and employees of state agencies to not use social networks, especially Facebook, for personal purposes during working hours.

Social News 28/10

 Modern general hospital opens in northwest region, Farmers in flooded regions in dire needs of seedlings, breeding stock, Man sentenced for transporting banned goods, Man held for attacking policeman

Tan Son Nhat airport opens expanded terminal

 The expanded international terminal of Tan Son Nhat International Airport was put into operation on October 26, raising its annual capacity from ten million to 13 million passengers in the first phase.

More mass fish deaths in Hanoi's lake

 Thousands of fish have been found dead in Hanoi’s Linh Dam Lake since October 26.

PM launches 2016 amnesty approach

 VietNamNet Bridge – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has released an official message concerning this year’s presidental amnesty decisions.

Toyota Mekong Club Championship football event to start

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Toyota Mekong Club Championship football tournament will be held from November 5 to January 8 next year in each of the five Mekong countries, with the augural scheduled in Laos on November 5.

Vietnam accepts to live with coal thermopower - for now

Coal thermal power will have to continue to be used in Vietnam, though it badly affects the environment. 

Shrimp breeding moves from ponds to glass houses

VietNamNet Bridge - Breeding shrimp in glass houses not only improves productivity, but also helps minimize pollution. 

Books cheaper than parking tickets, but reading remains unpopular

VietNamNet Bridge - Book prices in Vietnam are much lower than in many other countries, but this has not led to people spending more time reading books.

Korean starlet to teach craft to Da Nang youth

 VietNamNet Bridge – Actress Lydia Park of South Korea will visit Da Nang to participate in a film programme aimed at young people next month.

Vietnam Web Summit 2016 provides overview of web development in Vietnam

 Vietnam Web Summit 2016, the biggest annual event on web development in Vietnam, is going to provide an overview of web development in Vietnam as well as introduce to the web development community new technologies.