Conversations on Vietnam Development
Located in southeast of Phu Quoc island, untouched Nam Du archipelago with more than 21 islands, has become an attractive destination for both domestic and foreign tourists.
 Nam Du island is surrounded by lush green coconut tree rows and poetic landscapes Tiếp tục đọc “Nam Du island: Enchanting pearl in southern pole” |
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| Rooms rented by low-income workers and peddlers in Tan Tao Ward, Binh Tan District in Ho Chi Minh City are often ‘visited’ by thieves, even in broad daylight. Photo: Tuoi Tre |
Tan Tao Industrial Park and Pou Yuen Factory, both in the city’s Binh Tan District, are among the identified ‘hotpots.’ Tiếp tục đọc “Theft escalates in industrial parks in southern Vietnam”
VietNamNet Bridge – Let’s discovery the following destinations in Vietnam, which are dubbed “Ha Long Bay on Land”.
Duong Coc lake, Thanh Hoa province
It is also called Thach Minh lake, with an area of 57 hectares and a depth of up to 40 meters.
The lake is located in Mang Den valley, surrounded by Nac moutains and Trau hill. The water is clean and green, and always full around the year even in dry season.
Inside the lake, there are 3 small islands named Khang Cao, Giang Ruou, and Vit in the center, which make the shape of a triangle. The lake is the center of 3 sources of waters from the Den mountain stream, lake and the groundwater sources beneath the lake. Tiếp tục đọc ““Ha Long Bay on Land” in Vietnam”
VietNamNet Bridge – Disconnected from the outside world for a long time, a village in the middle of a huge reservoir is discovering the benefits of community-based tourism, Luong Thu Huong reports.
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| Winding down: Sunset in Ngoi Village. VNS Photos Thai Ha |
Not too long ago, Ngoi Village was living in a world of its own, quietly minding its own business, virtually unnoticed in the midst of a massive reservoir created by a hydropower project.
Accessible only by boat, its inhabitants wiled away their time fishing and farming.
That was until two months ago. Tiếp tục đọc “A new dawn breaks over Ngoi Village”
The Luu Bao craft village of steamed rice pancakes and griddle-cakes was founded in the late 15th century. Its traditional craft has been preserved through generations.
 Luu Bao steamed rice pancakes and griddle-cakes are highly favored in and around Hue City for their good flavor, low price, and reliable food hygiene. Tiếp tục đọc “Luu Bao craft village of steamed rice pancakes and griddle-cakes” |
Visitors can never resist the allure of the south-central coastal province of Binh Dinh and its beautiful beaches, coral reefs and imposing beauty of Thi Nai Bridge.
 Quy Nhon City at night.
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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”
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