Australia, ADB to grant $1.3mil for Mekong Delta efforts in climate change

Vietnam will get technical assistance grants totaling US$1.3 million from the Australian Government and the ADB to carry out a full assessment of the climate change threats posed to the Mekong Delta.

Plays in English a New Year option for tourists in HCMC

VietNamNet Bridge - International tourists will be entertained on New Year’s Eve by a series of variety program in English at the Superbowl Theater in Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Binh District.

29 citizens honoured for combating corruption

VietNamNet Bridge – The Central Steering Board for Combating Corruption on December 15 met with individuals who have made outstanding achievements in fighting corruption.

Thai culinary and culture week to be held in Hanoi

VietNamNet Bridge - The Thai Culinary and Culture Delight Week will be held in Hanoi from December 1 to 6 to celebrate the Thai National Day, which falls on December 4.

City cuts power to major polluters

VietNamNet Bridge - Environmental officials in Ho Chi Minh City cut power to 51 businesses Friday to punish the companies for serious pollution violations.

PPP a knight in shining armor

VietNamNet Bridge - With Vietnam facing challenges from poor infrastructure due to a dearth of capital, the Public Private Partnership investment model could be the answer. However, Vietnam has yet to grasp the concept. Ngoc Linh finds out why.

Difficulties still ahead for national economy: expert

VietNamNet Bridge – Dr Vo Tri Thanh, Director of the Department for International Integration Studies under the Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM), said that there have been positive macroeconomic signs, but Vietnam will still face a lot more difficulties.

Acute diarrhoea breaks in Nam Dinh

VietNamNet Bridge - Acute diarrhoea broke out in Nam Dinh province after just a month's containment.

Commercial auto sales at full throttle

VietNamNet Bridge Automobile sales saw their eighth consecutive month of growth in October, with 9,081 vehicles sold during the month, a year-on-year increase of 125%, according to industry data released yesterday.

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