Reports

Hanoi to have two more theatres

VietNamNet Bridge – Hanoi is about to have two new theatres after artists complained of having no theatres for performing and the media reported there had been no new theatre in the capital city since 1954. The Khai Tri Tien Duc house will become a Vietnamese cultural centre. The two new “theatres” are not in fact theatres, and neither... Read more

Hydropower projects drying up Central Vietnam’s water supplies

In the central Vietnam, around 200 hydro-power projects have been built, are being built or are on the drawing boards. With Vietnam facing chronic shortages of power in the summer months, electricity generation has become a hot product. The Zahung dam on Zahung river, built to serve the 30 MW Zahung hydro-power plant. Many companies, including some with... Read more

Time for small mobile networks to “soul-search”

Afflicted by the charge-slashing campaigns of the three “giants”, MobiFone, Viettel and VinaPhone, small mobile networks are now being forced to look at their business modes and shortcomings.  The charge-slashing campaigns in early June of Viettel, MobiFone and VinaPhone pushed smaller mobile networks against the wall. Vietnamobile had to “join”... Read more

Experts warn that southern Vietnam aquifers seriously depleted

Southern scientists and officials agree that at present rates of consumption, aquifers in the Mekong Delta region may be drained within 30 years, with severe environmental consequences. A drilled well in HCM City. Such as well costs 15 million dong (US$890). Underground water levels are falling fast Dr. Vo Thanh Danh from Can Tho University, who recently... Read more

Saving underground water, saving our life

Without timely policies, underground water resources may only be available for exploitation for 30 more years, warned a senior official from the HCM City Department of Natural Resources and Environment, Huynh Le Khoa. A drilled well in HCM City. Such as well costs 15 million dong (US$890). Underground water levels are falling fast Dr. Vo Thanh Danh... Read more

Vietnamese artists favour foreign names

Innumerable Korean, English, Japanese and British names have appeared in Vietnam’s music scene. But who are they? They are Vietnamese singers. Singer Wanbi Tuan Anh. Singers with Vietnamese-Korean, Vietnamese-American and Vietnamese-Japanese names are abundant on Vietnamese music websites and on various TV channels, such as: Wanbi NAT, Kiwi NMT, Akira... Read more

China arrests Vietnamese fishermen, demands astronomical fines

Duong Van Tho, the owner of QNg 6597-TS boat and the Chinese decision to impose fine on his boat.VietNamNet Bridge – The authorities of Quang Ngai province on June 26 organised an urgent meeting to seek solutions to save fishing boats and fishermen of Ly Son Island who have been arrested by Chinese navy. Meanwhile, these fishermen’s families are very... Read more

New laws take effect on July 1

On July 1, 2009, many significant new laws and regulations will go into effect.  These include the Law on Vietnamese Nationality, the Law on Enforcement of Civil Verdicts, the Law on Health Insurance, the revised Law on Road Traffic, the Hi-tech Law and the Law on Biodiversity. According to the revised Law on Road Traffic, all motorbike, motor-bicycle... Read more

New policies take effect on July 1

On July 1, 2009, many significant policies will take effect, including the Law on Vietnamese Nationality, the Law on Enforcement of Civil Verdicts, the Law on Health Insurance, the revised Law on Road Traffic, the Hi-tech Law and the Law on Biodiversity. According to the revised Law on Road Traffic, all motorbike, motor-bicycle riders have to wear helmet. Law... Read more

Underground water levels are falling fast

VietNamNet Bridge – From Ca Mau in the far south to the Red River Delta in the north, Vietnam’s aquifers are being exploited unmethodically and not controlled properly. As the water table falls, salt water and contaminants seep in. Underground water is becoming exhausted in the Central Highlands and southwestern region. Photo: drilling well in... Read more