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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.

Most airports operate below design capacity in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam has 22 airports but only Noi Bai and Tan Son Nhat International Airport are operating above their design capacity, reported the Airports Corporation of Vietnam.

Photos: The world-renowned Holy See Temple

VietNamNet Bridge - The Holy See Temple in Hoa Thanh Town, Tay Ninh Province of the religion Caodaista is probably one of the most unique religious architecture in the world.

“Dining in the Dark” restaurant in Saigon

 VietNamNet Bridge - Groping in the dark, unable to see others is a new way of eating at a restaurant in Saigon.

What’s behind the big M&A deals?

VietNamNet Bridge – Analysts are pessimistic about the recent big merger and acquisition (M&A) deals, saying that the deals show Vietnamese businessmen have worn and they have to quit the game.

Int'l driving license on for 2015

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese driving licences are valid in more than 70 countries, Nguyen Van Quyen, Deputy Director of the Directorate of Roads for Viet Nam, tells the Tin Tuc (News).

National Tourism Year connects world heritage sites

 VietNamNet Bridge – The launch of the National Tourism Year 2015 will be held in mid March 2015 in Thanh Hoa Province with a focus on connecting world heritage sites.

Viper bites up as forests disappear

 VietNamNet Bridge – Deforestation and habitat loss as well as climate change impacts explain the increased appearance of viper bite victims in emergency rooms in central Viet Nam.

Blast from the past as 1970s star makes rare appearance

 VietNamNet Bridge – A famous face from the 1970s musical scene, one that has rarely been seen on stage since 2000, has resurfaced.

Why India tea workers are agitated

 India is home to world famous tea brands such as the Darjeeling variety, grown in the Himalayas. But plantation workers on the plains further south, where tea for the domestic market is grown,

Action plan on anti-money laundering, terrorism financing issued

 The Prime Minister has issued a national action plan on fighting money laundering and terrorism financing for the period 2015-2020.

In Vietnam, the rich advised to not buy luxury cars

 VietNamNet Bridge – In Vietnam’s metropolises like Hanoi and HCM City, even if you drive a super-car, your speed cannot exceed 40km per hour and your car will have to inch in traffic jams or floods.

Manufacturing, property sectors draw most FDI

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Foreign Investment Agency's latest figures showed that disbursed foreign direct investment hit US$11.2 billion in the first 11 months of this year, rising 6.2 per cent year-on-year.

Which high-end smartphones are the most popular in Vietnam?

VietNamNet Bridge – The high-end smartphone market in Vietnam is now dominated by Samsung, Nokia and Apple.