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Vietnam ranks fifth in area for number of HIV carriers

 VietNamNet Bridge - With more than 220,000 people infected with HIV, Vietnam ranks fifth in Asia-Pacific (after India, China, Indonesia and Thailand) for the number of HIV carriers, said Deputy Health Minister Nguyen Thanh Long.

2014 IMO medalists all want to study in the US

 VietNamNet Bridge – All six students who were members of the Vietnamese national team attending the 2014 International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO) have chosen to attend universities in the US.

Will Zalo rescue the Vietnamese OTT market?

VietNamNet Bridge – The current OTT app market is headed by Zalo with Viber and Line at the bottom.  

Foreign distributors eye medical-equipment market

VietNamNet Bridge – With an impressive profit margin of 35-40 percent, Vietnam’s medical equipment market is viewed as a gold mine by foreign distributors.

Will Vietnam become the world’s footwear production base?

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam is believed to be a powerhouse in global footwear production, largely due to a number of multilateral and bilateral free trade agreements (FTAs), but many enterprises do not believe so.

Hungarian President wraps up visit to Vietnam

Hungarian President Áder János left Ho Chi Minh City on November 30, concluding his State visit to Vietnam from November 26-30 at the invitation of his Vietnamese counterpart Truong Tan Sang.

IPU vows to work closely with Vietnam in HIV/AIDS prevention

 The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) pledged to work closely with Vietnam to prevent and drive back the HIV/AIDS pandemic, Secretary General Martin Chungong told National Assembly Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong at a meeting in Hanoi on November 30.

Vietnam calls for IOF’s greater attention to women, children

Vietnam calls for IOF’s greater attention to women, children; Vietnam hopes for further ties with Ethiopia; Vietnam, Francophone countries enhance all-round links; Vietnam commits to actively engaging in WEF’s activities: PM

Phu Quy Island in pristine condition

 VietNamNet Bridge – Lying in central Vietnam, about 103km from Phan Thiet City, Phu Quy District is an ideal tourist destination for holiday-makers as it houses 10 small islands,

Saigon Tango Festival attracts foreign masters and DJs

 VietNamNet Bridge – Saigon Tango Festival 2014 featuring five Argentinean tango masters and five local and international DJs will take place on December 4-7 at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in HCMC’s District 3,

Ninh Thuan blows away delayed wind-power projects

 VietNamNet Bridge – Investment opportunities for renewable power projects in Ninh Thuan Province are widening as the local authority announced it would reject three more long-delayed projects.

Legal Advice: Synthesis of Vietnamese regulations on wages

Paying wages to employees is one of the most basic obligations of the employer. However in principle, forms of wage payment as well as payroll calculation methods in several cases still often confuse enterprises.

Flower and book street to welcome in the New Year

VietNamNet Bridge – The annual Flower and Book Street Festival 2015 will open in HCM City from February 16 to 22 along Ham Nghi Street instead of Nguyen Hue Street due to construction of the Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien metro line No 1

Fresh water shortage looms large in delta

The Mekong Delta will face a severe lack of fresh water in the coming years due to fast population growth and increasing saltwater intrusion in the region, experts have warned.

Port operators' equitisation attracts foreign investors

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese seaports are attracting more interest from foreign investors following the Government's decision to sell bigger State stakes in these companies.

Images: Saigon streets at night

VietNamNet Bridge – Different from the quiet and romantic beauty of Hanoi at night, the evening in Saigon is boisterous and lively with vibrant colors.

EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 1-10 (daily updated)

Updated information about cultural events in major cities of Vietnam.

Japan turns to VN as China labour replacement

 VietNamNet Bridge – The number of Vietnamese guest workers going to Japan has increased sharply in recent years as supply from China, the main provider for long, has dried up.

Investment pact to boost green energy

 VietNamNet Bridge – HBRE Wind Power Solution Ltd. and Huy Hoang Transportation & Logistics Corporation signed a framework agreement for a comprehensive strategic partnership to promote investment efficiency

Mysterious houses atop Mau Son Mount

VietNamNet Bridge - The houses that have been abandoned since the French colonial time on the Mau Son Peak have become an attractive destination to those who love adventure and exploration.