Authorities in the Mekong Delta province have suggested that the investment needed to expand the 47-kilometer National Highway 61C be sourced from a fund dedicated to developing the Mekong Delta region adapt to climate change. … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta province seeks $195 mln road expansion
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Vietnamese-French woman fights US chemical firms for justice for Agent Orange victims
A photo of Tran To Nga is posted along with an article by Le Monde on January 19, 2021. The lawyers who will be representing Nga are William Bourdon, Amélie Lefebvre, and Bertrand Repolt. They have been representing Nga for the past six years at no charge. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese-French woman fights US chemical firms for justice for Agent Orange victims
VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 24
Dang Hung Vo, former Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment, acknowledged that the trend of investing in real estate projects in satellite cities and provinces is a given. “Once inner-city land funds become unavailable, it is inevitable that real estate developers move to the surrounding areas. As for end-users, when infrastructure develops and roads are convenient, living in neighbouring urban areas is a very good choice,” Vo said. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 24
Famous traditional market to be suspended due to Covid-19 pandemic
The Vieng market is part of the Phu Day Temple site which worships the Mother Goddess Lieu Hanh. The market is surrounded by the Mother Mausoleum, the King Temple, Long Van Pagoda, Cao Pagoda, Tien Huong Palace, Van Cat Palace and Ong Khong Temple. Built in the 19th century, these sites have been officially recognised as cultural and historical site. … [Read more...] about Famous traditional market to be suspended due to Covid-19 pandemic
Busy year-end fish port in Phu Quoc
At 5:30 a.m., a fishing boat returns to An Thoi Port after operating off the coast for several days with fully loaded baskets. Wild-caught fish is preserved on ice in the hull and categorized prior to distribution.Tet (Lunar New Year holiday), which peaks on Feb. 12 this year. … [Read more...] about Busy year-end fish port in Phu Quoc