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Many investors delay progress in HCMC

 VietNamNet Bridge – A total of 1,600ha of land is to be acquired for 300 infrastructure development projects, many of which have been on hold for decades, this year, HCM City People's Council announced.

Artists share their thoughts on changing face of Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – Lovers of Ha Noi have been called upon to help preserve the city's charming beauty and cultural values with simple daily gestures.

Hanoi traffic spouts pollution

 VietNamNet Bridge – Seventy per cent of air pollution in Ha Noi is created by the endless streams of traffic, the Centre for Environmental Monitoring has reported.

Forest conservation project launched to protect biodiversity

The Viet Nam Administration of Forestry and Germany's Federal Ministry for Economic Co-oporation and Development have launched the "Programme on Conservation and sustainable use of forest biodiversity and ecosystems services in Viet Nam".

Foreigners set foot on property ladder

 VietNamNet Bridge – The revised laws on Housing and Real Estate Business, which allow foreigners to buy houses in Vietnam, were keenly lauded by the foreign community when they came into force in July 2015.

Unique ‘international’ market at Na Meo border gate

 VietNamNet Bridge – The market is held once a week in Na Meo Village, Quan Son District, Thanh Hoa Province, more than 200km west of Thanh Hoa City’s center.

Vietnam needs new policy for rice production

VietNamNet Bridge - To enhance the competitiveness of Vietnam’s rice production and value, and bring more profits to farmers, Vietnam needs new breakthrough policies.

Chain stores to answer consumer needs

 VietNamNet Bridge – Domestic and foreign retailers are mulling over plans to develop a range of convenience store chains across Vietnam, in hopes of meeting rising consumer demand with this high-potential business model.

Vietnam Railway Corporation to sell train tickets for Tet holiday next month

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Viet Nam Railway Corporation (VNR) will sell train tickets for the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday from October 1.

Concert series “Ludwig van Beethoven” to take place in Hanoi

 On the 245th birthday of composer Ludwig van Beethoven, a four-part concert series will be held at the Goethe-Institut Hanoi, with the participation of renowned musicians Nguyen My Huong and Dao Trung Tuyen.

How to obtain an international driving permit in Vietnam?

Vietnamese and foreigners with permanent residence cards granted by Vietnamese authorities, who have been granted driver's licenses which are made of polyethylene terephthalate and remain valid, may apply for international driving permits.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 15/9

 Ministry may adjust tariff rates, HCM City seeks Japanese loans for two metro projects, Garments and textiles sector prepares for integration, Vietnam set to see increased investment from RoK: HSBC

27 flights cancelled due to typhoon

 Vietnam Airlines (VNA) and Jetstar Pacific have cancelled a total of 27 flights because the Vamco typhoon, the third typhoon this year, has entered the central parts of the country.

Four members of family killed in house fire

 VietNamNet Bridge – A man and his three children were burned to death about 11pm yesterday (Sept 13) after he set fire to his own home in Tan Bien Town in Tay Ninh Province.

Vietnam and Australia drawn in Group D of the AFC U-23 finals

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam and Australia have both been selected to compete in Group D at the 2016 AFC U-23 Championship Finals Draw in Doha, Qatar on September 12.

Next two years hottest, says Met Office

 The next two years could be the hottest on record globally, says research from the UK's Met Office.

Tropical storm Vamco to hit Vietnam today

 VietNamNet Bridge – Tropical storm Vamco, with wind speeds of 60km to 75km per hour, is expected to hit coastal provinces extending from Da Nang to Quang Ngai this afternoon.

Park Hill - Ideal destination for expats and int’l residence in Hanoi

Under the amended Law on Housing, which took effect this July, foreigners and overseas Vietnamese are permitted to buy homes in Vietnam. Park Hill, developed by Vingroup, is one of the most livable projects for them, according to CBRE Vietnam.

Migrant crisis: UN warns of 'legal limbo' in Europe

 Thousands of refugees could be left in "legal limbo" as European countries adopt different border rules to deal with the record influx of migrants, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) has warned.

Tourism sector needs regional connections

VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam's central-coastal, southeastern and Central Highlands regions have great tourism potential but weak linkages between these areas and neighbouring countries have led to ineffective development,