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Seawater intrudes Ramsar sites in Mekong Delta

 VietNamNet Bridge – Due to prolonged drought, sea water has intruded the world Ramsar sites in the Mekong Delta, damaging their inundated ecosystem and the rare flora and fauna.

No big changes expected for Vietnam’s aviation market

 VietNamNet Bridge – The domestic aviation market will have no major changes in the next four years, despite the appearance of two newcomers Vietstar Airlines and Skyviet.

Hong Lam O Mai - The “Essence of Vietnam Gifts”

Over the years, Hong Lam O Mai has won the hearts of both local and international consumers. The company “revolutionised” the industrial production process for O mai (preserved sugared or salted fruit).

Silver craft of Hang Bac Street

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hanoi’s old quarter has 36 streets and each street is generally associated with a handicraft.

Parents should teach children survival skills

 VietNamNet Bridge – An 11-year old boy in the central province of Binh Thuan was reportedly kidnapped for ransom and later killed in early April. The death has highlighted the importance of teaching children life skills to keep them safe from harm.

Finance Ministry plans to finalise tariff policies, reforms

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Finance will continue completing tariff policies and reforming tariff and customs administrative procedures to support production and business and also improve the competitiveness of the economy.

Photography exhibition provides rare look into Hanoi’s past

  “You could ride your bicycle from north to south, or east to west of the city in only 15 minutes” Mr Muoi told me as he described the Hanoi he used to live in as a boy.

Inside the caterpillar fungus farm in Saigon

 VietNamNet Bridge – The HQGANO caterpillar fungus farm in Binh Tan District, Ho Chi Minh City, regularly holds free tours for visitors to learn about the process of growing caterpillar fungus.

Investors rush to divest from banks

VietNamNet Bridge - Many investors, big and small, now are offering to sell bank stakes, but cannot find buyers even though the selling shares are lower than face value. 

10 ideal places for travel alone in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge - Traveling alone is the pleasures and interests of many people. It gives travelersexperiences that group traveling cannot.

Sampling Hanoi’s pho, one bowl at a time

 VietNamNet Bridge – Sweet, savoury and steaming hot are just some of the features of Ha Noi’s most esteemed bowls of pho. Ha Nguyen learns that the broth is what makes or breaks a dish.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 17/4

 Bad debts weaken local banking system, Vietnam records US$1.36 billion worth of trade surplus in Q1, Quarter of state budget earmarked for debt repayments, Navigos: Recruitment demand for managers up 48% in Q1

Social News 17/4

 HCM City districts aim to bring water to more residents, Hanoi to be short of water this summer, Quang Ninh targets no extremely disadvantaged communes by 2020,  Nearly 30,000 Vietnamese people suffer Hemophilia

Farmer artist draws pictures from cooking smoke

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vu Quoc Su, a farmer in Long Khanh township of southern Dong Nai Province has made his name known in the artist circles with unique pictures made from cooking smoke and bamboo.

Vietnamese doctors redefine acupuncture

 VietNamNet Bridge – Leading medical doctors and researchers in Hungary say a new form of acupuncture embedding introduced by a Vietnamese physician, has become the new choice for many women who seek beauty.

TPP commitments: environment

 VietNamNet Bridge – Implementing environmental commitments under the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) will be a big challenge for Viet Nam in the near future.

Ministry desires increased participation of women in politics

VietNamNet Bridge – As the country’s National Assembly election day, scheduled for May 22, approaches, the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs is promoting stronger political participation by women.

Pregnant women counselled about Zika virus

 VietNamNet Bridge – A pregnant woman visiting the Hung Vuong Obstetrics Hospital in HCM City picked up a leaflet about the Zika virus off a shelf in the examination room.

Make futsal a school subject: Tran Anh Tu

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam’s futsal has made history as they will compete in the World Cup in Colombia this September for the first time.

Woman beats all odds to become a great teacher

 VietNamNet Bridge – Being just 1.1m tall, anyone will find it difficult to lead a normal life, but Kieu Thi Anh Thuyet, from the northern province of Vinh Phuc, has done just that.