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VN values French help in water sector

France plays a leading role in Vietnam ’s water and environmental sectors, said the Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment Nguyen Minh Quang.

Red River stains, gives off stinking odor

In recent days, the Hong (Red) River section that runs through northern Lao Cai Province has stained and given off stinking odor, affecting local residents, local authorities reported.

Modern villages to be built near Saigon River

Modern agricultural villages along the Saigon River will be built under a plan by HCM City authorities to create new rural areas and more destinations for tourists.

Canoe carrying 4 times capacity sinks, 6 die

A canoe that was carrying 12 people (4 times its capacity) sank on the Krong No River in Dak Nong Province yesterday, killing six

Sa Tan Temple – peaceful sanctuary on Vam Thuat River

Sa Tan Temple (also called Ba Temple or Noi Temple) is a floating temple on Vam Thuat River in HCMC’s Go Vap District.

Hue’s traffic solution meets expert opposition

A recent plan to reform two ancient bridges in Hue in order to ease the traffic congestion has met with opposition from local experts, who say the solution could destroy the artifacts

Mekong River hydropower assessment wins int’l award

The “Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) of proposed hydropower projects on the Mekong River’s mainstream” has been selected for the “2012 Cooperative Initiative” Award

Downstreaming on Gam River

You have to be brave enough to drift along from east to west then north to south to really appreciate the beauty of the Gam River.

Vietnam one of top 10 best destinations for 2012

The world’s renowned travel guide, the Lonely Planet, has rated Vietnam ’ Mekong Delta region ninth out of the 10 best value destinations for 2012.

Fishing boat burst into fire in Han River

A fishing boat owned by Le Van Lo in Da Nang city suddenly burst into flames when it was anchored in Han River on Tuesday afternoon

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HN — Domestic businesses should positively build plans and methods to grow marketplaces in nations joining the Trans-Off-shore Partnership (TPP) Agreement.Ngo Chung Khanh, deputy director from the Secretary of state for Industry and Trade's Multilateral Trade Policy Department, made the suggestion in a conference in Ha Noi yesterday.The TPP pact, also called the Trans-Off-shore Proper Economic Partnership Agreement, is really a multilateral free trade deal that aims to help liberalise the financial systems

Blue chips lead share plunge

HN – Blue nick declines ongoing to tug shares lower around the HCM City Stock Market today.As much as 80 percent from the top 30 shares by market capitalisation and liquidity sank, which the 2nd biggest share PV Gas, HCM City Infrastructure Investment (CII), Sea Group (OGC) and Sacombank Investments (SBS) fell through the daily limit of 5 percent.Only mixer Masan Group (MSN), property developer Quoc Cuong Gia Lai (OQC) and Song Da Urban & Industrial Zone Investment and Development (SJS) bucked the