Update May, 30 2012 15:39:02
May, 25 2012 09:25:37
Last week, Viet Nam News asked its readers about their ideas on how Viet Nam can reduce child drownings, an issue of growing concern that was recently highlighted by a UN report. Here are some responses.
May, 18 2012 09:29:37
Cities lack fire alarms, evacuation plans
Last week, Viet Nam News asked its readers about their experiences in dealing with fires, fire prevention and response work in their countries.
May, 11 2012 10:54:03
Use of local currency must be reinforced
Last week, Viet Nam News asked its readers their opinions on whether they feel it is more convenient for the prices of goods and services in Viet Nam to be posted in foreign currencies, such as the US dollar or Euro, or the local currency dong. Here are some responses:
May, 04 2012 10:37:17
Opinions divided on planned cable car up Mount Fansipan
Last week, Viet Nam News asked readers for their opinions about Lao Cai Province's controversial plan to build a cable car to the top of Mount Fansipan, the highest peak in Indochina. Here are some of the responses:
April, 27 2012 09:11:49
Tour prices rise during public holidays
Last week, Viet Nam News asked its readers about services and their prices at popular tourism destinations in their countries during public holidays, and their experiences in Viet Nam during such occasions.
April, 20 2012 09:22:43
Hosting Asian Games presents pros and cons
Last week, Viet Nam News asked its readers for their opinions on whether Viet Nam should bid to host the 18th Asian Games (ASIAD) in 2019, for an estimated US$150 million investment. We also wanted to know what would be the impact and benefit of hosting a global or regional sporting event and who would be the beneficiaries of the event. Here are some responses.
April, 13 2012 10:39:00
Medical tourism needs enhanced promotion
Last week, Viet Nam News asked readers about their experiences of trips to Viet Nam for medical procedures and measures to develop the country's medical tourism sector. Hear are some replies.
April, 06 2012 10:20:46
Budget airlines must try to be on time
Last week, Viet Nam News ask readers their experiences about travelling on budget airlines in Viet Nam and their potential for development. Here are some responses.
March, 30 2012 10:33:00
Hour without power is just the beginning
Last week, Viet Nam News asked readers for their opinions about Earth Hour, which takes place from 8:30 to 9:30pm this Saturday, and ways to celebrate the event.
March, 23 2012 10:39:00
Who's afraid of the new Korean pop music craze?
Last week, Viet Nam News asked its readers whether Vietnamese adults should be worried about the influence of the Korean pop-music craze on Vietnamese teenagers. We wondered if the mania existed in other countries and, if so, were youth in other places encouraged to enjoy new trends while respecting their own traditions?
March, 16 2012 08:52:47
Many readers prepared to roll the dice
Last week, Viet Nam News asked its readers for their thoughts on the possibility of opening casinos in Viet Nam and for any recommendations or suggestions to the Government on this matter. Here are some replies.