Conversations on Vietnam Development
VietNamNet Bridge – A team called Architecture for Community (Kicodo club) from Da Nang’s Architecture College has completed painting murals on a set of concrete stairs and manhole covers in Cam Le District in the central city. Tiếp tục đọc “Students create river side art space”
Located in Hon Noi Island in the south central province of Khanh Hoa, the only double beach is famous for its warm and cold water, created by the different sea currents.
 Here are some stunning photos of the beautiful beach submitted by amateur photographers at the Zing.vn Photo Contest. Tiếp tục đọc “Discovering unique double beach in Hon Noi Island” |
Thirteen provinces and cities in Mekong Delta received 7.6 million travelers in 2016, including 900,000 foreign travelers, or 10 percent of total foreign travelers to Vietnam.
Under the plan for Mekong Delta tourism development, the region would have turnover of VND25 trillion by 2020, or VND15.3 trillion higher than last year’s turnover.
| With the overlap in tourism products, poor infrastructure and services, and bad marketing, Mekong Delta tourism agencies should not set a high target in the number of travelers. |
Some experts commented the plan is too ambitious, because the number of travelers to Mekong Delta has not increased sharply like other regions. With the overlap in tourism products, poor infrastructure and services, and bad marketing, Mekong Delta tourism agencies should not set a high target in the number of travelers. Tiếp tục đọc “Tourism plans in Mekong Delta called too ambitious”
(TN&MT) – Trên địa bàn quận Bình Thạnh (TP.HCM) vẫn tồn tại những con rạch đen, ô nhiễm môi trường ở mức nghiêm trọng suốt một thời gian dài, gây nhiều bức xúc cho người dân. Trước tình trạng này, Sở TN&MT TP.HCM đã đề xuất thực hiện một loạt các giải pháp để cải tạo những dòng kênh đen, trả lại môi trường sống cho người dân.
Ô nhiễm nghiêm trọng
Từ lâu, rạch Bùi Hiếu Nghĩa, Cầu Bông, Cầu Sơn, Long Vân Tự…đã mặc định trong suy nghĩ của người dân quận Bình Thạnh là những con rạch ô nhiễm, mong muốn được cải tạo sớm ngày nào tốt ngày ấy. rạch Lăng, rạch cầu Sơn, rạch Long Vân Tự Tiếp tục đọc ““Cấp cứu” những con rạch đen”
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| The solid waste treatment plant operated by Tam Sinh Nghia Investment Development JSC in Cu Chi District, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Tuoi Tre |
Its official name is Le Hong Phong Market, but for decades people have been calling this market in HCM City’s District 10 “Cambodian Market” simply because it sells certain products from Cambodia.
Cambodian Market has expanded with locals getting in on the act, but its true Cambodian soul is still preserved by around 15 stores run by the children and grandchildren of the families that fled Cambodia more than 40 years ago.
After turning into alley 374/51 on Le Hong Phong Street, it is easy to find the market since Cambodian colours can be seen all over the place.
The market dates back to the 1970s when Vietnamese-Cambodians were forced to flee Cambodia due to civil war. They returned to Viet Nam and set up the market together, according to a vendor named Tu Xe.
These days, Cambodian Market has expanded with locals getting in on the act, but its true Cambodian soul is still preserved by around 15 stores run by the children and grandchildren of the families that fled Cambodia more than 40 years ago.
Some photos of the market:
 Tu Xe stall Tiếp tục đọc “A taste of Cambodia in Saigon” |
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| A poster made by Fernando Ruizbo |
The pet poisoning in Thao Dien, located in expat-heavy District 2, was posted online by Fernando Ruizbo, a 38-year-old Colombian. Tiếp tục đọc “Saigon pet owners in expat neighborhood lose sleep over mass poisonings”
The new school year is approaching, and schools in the northern province of Phu Tho are preparing for the new school year despite a shortage of facilities, teaching equipment and other necessities.
Over recent years, H’mong people’s way of thinking that literacy cannot fill the belly and warm the body has changed. Tiếp tục đọc “More efforts bring kids back to school”
Conical hats produced in the central Thừa Thiên- Huế Province, which includes the historic Huế City, are similar to those made in other regions in the country. But innovations by local artisans have added charm and made Huế hats famous.
Conical hats are synonymous with Việt Nam, and hat-making artisans in the former capital city of Huế have added a little extra charm to the iconic headwear. Tiếp tục đọc “Hue’s headwear showcases local charm”
LĐ | 15/08/2017 | 10:26
Mỗi ngày âu thuyền Thọ Quang đón hơn 700 lượt tàu thuyền, sự quá tải đã khiến nơi này ô nhiễm kéo dài. Ảnh: MỸ LINH
Bãi biển đẹp Đà Nẵng những ngày này mùi hôi thối từ những cống xả tràn, những dòng kênh đen ngòm chảy ra biển khiến du khách phải dè chừng. Cây cầu Thuận Phước giữa cửa biển, nơi nhiều người chọn làm điểm thưởng lãm sông Hàn, ngắm núi Sơn Trà nhưng cách đó không xa là mùi hôi thối nồng nặc của cảng cá. Từ sông ra biển nối nhau ô nhiễm – thực trạng của thành phố du lịch, thành phố đáng sống – Đà Nẵng…
Tiếp tục đọc ““Thành phố đáng sống”: Từ sông ra biển nối nhau ô nhiễm”
Life in the Mekong Delta City of Can Tho in 1994 was recorded in pictures by Belgian photographer Harry Gruyaert.
 Phung Hiep floating market, 25 kilometres from Can Tho city Tiếp tục đọc “Can Tho City in 1994 through the lens of Belgian photographer” |
VietNamNet Bridge – The best local restaurants in HCM City are legendary establishments that have stood the test of time, offering authentic and satisfying meals at incredibly attractive prices.
Nguyen Thi Thanh (Lunch Lady)
Unlike many local restaurants in this list, Nguyen Thi Tanh (or Lunch Lady) only cooks one dish per day, changing the dish according to the day. Tiếp tục đọc “Saigon’s best restaurants for local food”
Vietnam has reported a large increase in dengue fever cases in 2017. As of last week, more than 90,000 cases have been reported, including two dozen deaths. The case count is up more than 60 percent compared to last year.
The most affected areas include: An Giang, Binh Duong, Danang, Dong Nai, Dong Thap, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Khanh Hoa, Soc Trang, and Tien Giang. Dengue is spread through mosquito bites and can cause symptoms such as fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, rash, and pain in the eyes, joints, and muscles. Tiếp tục đọc “CDC issues travel notice for Vietnam due to dengue outbreak”
Here are suggestions for top 10 relaxing holiday destinations in the northern region this National Day (September 2).
 Sapa town has cool weather and comforting destinations including Ham Rong Mountain, Cat Cat Village, and Fansipan Mountain. Tiếp tục đọc “Top 10 destinations for National Day” |
Ban Gioc is listed one of the most beautiful waterfalls on earth by Russia’s Sputnik Agency. Let’s contemplate the imposing beauty of Ban Gioc in the monsoon season.
 Situated in Dam Thuy village, Trung Khanh district, Cao Bang province, Ban Gioc is 53 metres high and 300 metres wide and has three levels of smaller waterfalls. Tiếp tục đọc “Imposing beauty of Ban Gioc Waterfall” |
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