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Stuck in the blocks
VietNamNet Bridge - One area in Hanoi has been earmarked for a large project since 1990 but relocation of residents and land compensation have yet to be organised leaving residents in a permanent limbo. VietNamNet Bridge - One area in Hanoi has been earmarked for a large project since 1990 but relocation of residents and land compensation have yet to be organised... Read more
Eating the hot pot alone
A hot pot for one person served in Chen Restaurant in HCMC’s District 3 There’s a new restaurant chain selling hot pots for one for busy people who just want a quick delicious meal. Hot pots are usually served to a group, but a restaurant chain in Ho Chi Minh City is popularizing the hot pot just for... Read more
Recession – the ultimate aphrodisiac
New Yorker Andrew Bradley is doing his bit for anti-recession stimulation – and not just the economic kind. “I bought lingerie for my girlfriend,” Bradley, 31, proudly announced as he exited fancy intimates store The Little Flirt in Manhattan clutching a tiny pink bag.“And he didn’t... Read more
The truth about the new attack of China-made products
VietNamNet Bridge – Local newspapers have reporeted that high volumes of Chinese products, worth nearly VND 1 trillion are waiting to be brought to Vietnam. However, MOIT has denied this. Nearly VND 1 trillion worth of China’s products will overflow into Vietnam A source from the Ministry of Industry and Trade itself said that by November... Read more
HIV/AIDS epidemic on the wane, says expert
VietNamNet Bridge – The HIV/AIDS epidemic has shown signs of waning in Vietnam, but there remains a risk of outbreaks unless the country deploys effective prevention measures. It is forecast that the country will have 350,000 HIV/AIDS patients in 2010 with an average of 25,000 new cases each year.Dinh Sy Hien, the Nha Trang Pasteur Institute Deputy Director,... Read more
VJEPA paves the way for Vietnam’s products to penetrate Japan’s market
December 26, 2008 . Filed under In depth, Interviews
VietNamNet Bridge – The Japanese market is now open wide to Vietnam-made products with the signing of VJEPA, under which many of Vietnam’s export items to Japan will enjoy the 0% tax rate. Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Vu Huy Hoang (left) and Japanese Foreign Minister Hirofumi Nakasone at teh VJEPA signing ceremonyTran Quoc Khanh, Director... Read more
Hospitals to spread the load
VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City health’s sector is planning to reduce the burden on public hospitals in the city centre by improving hospitals at district level. Nguyen Van Chau, Director of the city Health Department, spoke to Tin Tuc (News) about the programme. Overcrowded central hospitals affect the quality of treatment. It costs patients time and... Read more
Labourers face the axe in economic downturn
VietNamNet Bridge – Thousands of labourers have become unemployed and hundreds of thousands of others are facing the same risk as enterprises have been struggling against the impacts of the economic downturn. The MOLISA has asked local governments to submit detailed reports on their unemployment problems caused by the global economic turmoil.The problem... Read more
Ha Noi leaders join the festive season
VietNamNet Bridge – Leaders of the capital city have paid separate visits and presented gifts to Christian followers in Ha Noi in the lead up to Christmas. Children with HIV receive gifts from Santa Claus at last night’s Warm Christmas organised at the Viet Nam Arts Centre.He also visited the family of Bui The Vinh, Vice Chairman of the Ha Noi Committee... Read more
Sweetening the festive season
VietNamNet Bridge – Increased food consumption is the trend when the year draws to a close, and this year is no exception despite the widespread economic hardship. Ask any people what they will buy when Tet comes, and the answer will most surely be cakes and candies, meat Local brands of cakes and candies now flood supermarket shelves in HCMC as the Lunar... Read more