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Lamp-post broadcasts add to street clamour, increase stress

Last week, Viet Nam News asked readers for opinions on the loa phuong, the nation's public address system. We wanted to know if the broadcasts annoyed them or if they considered them still necessary.

Questions over heritage

The people of Duong Lam Ancient Village in Son Tay District, Ha Noi, recently triggered public debate when they asked for the town's national heritage listing to be removed.

Are local loudspeakers annoying you?

Loa phuong – the local loudspeaker network or public address system – has become a topic for discussion lately in Viet Nam, with many debating the need for its continued existence.

Swindlers must suffer if nation wants to portray positive image

Last week, Viet Nam News asked readers what Viet Nam can do to ensure foreign tourists leave with a good image of the country and access legal help if necessary.

Tourism revival: what does it take?

The head of the Viet Nam Tourism Administration recently made headlines by personally apologising to a tourist from Australia who was overcharged for a xich lo (cyclo) ride. She paid VND1.3 million (US$63) for the five-kilometer trip.

Cycling the answer to almost everything

Last week, Viet Nam News asked readers about whether Ha Noi People's Committee approves a proposal from the city's Industry and Trade Department to encourage local people to ride bicycles as one of efforts to save fuel, reduce pollution and traffic jams and give a much-needed boost to the domestic bicycle manufacturing industry. Here are some responses:

Travelling by bike to save Ha Noi

Ha Noi's Industry and Trade Department recently submitted a project to the municipal People's Committee encouraging local people to ride bicycles.

Dog meat spices up the conversation

Last week, Viet Nam News asked its readers whether Vietnamese diners should give up their custom of eating dog meat. This topic has really sparked a debate among our readers.

Should Vietnamese people give up dog meat?

Dogs and cats in Western countries are considered as pets and live with humans as friends or companions. However, in many countries such as China, South Korea and Viet Nam, dog meat is readily consumed and is cooked in various dishes. Vietnamese people, especially in the northern region enjoy this food.

Train services have room for improvement

Last week, Viet Nam News asked readers for their opinions on a plan to upgrade the speed of the current railway system and how Viet Nam can improve train services. Here are some responses:

Hoan Kiem lake trade centre plans draw mixed opinions

Last week, Viet Nam News asked readers for their opinions about the construction of a new trade centre at the corner of Tran Nguyen Han and Ly Thai To streets at the central historic site near Hoan Kiem (Returned Sword) Lake.

Hightlight

Tax code reforms to decipher dependents

People who are dependent on personal income tax payers will be given their own tax codes to avoid people lodging claims as dependents of more than one taxpayer.

Farmer-firm linkups remain elusive despite Gov't efforts

More than 10 years after the Government unveiled policies to encourage tie-ups between farmers and businesses, the proportion of farm produce sold through such contracts remains modest.

Buddha statues highlight heritage