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Morning News Roundup: Flood-Tide to Reach Peak in 61 Years, Saigon to be Submerged Again

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Friday, 06 December 2013.
Written by Brian Letwin

Flood-tide to reach peak in 61 years, Saigon to be submerged again [Vietnam Net]

HCMC shows impressive economic growth [SGGP]

Vietnam’s aging rate among fastest in the world [Tuoi Tre]

Dak Nong authorities want to chase-off wild elephants [VNS]

New species of toad discovered on Fansipan [Vietnam Net]

57 pct of Vietnam's Internet users involve in online shopping [Global Post]

City intensifies supervision of goods supply, price for Tet Lunar New Year [SGGP]

Vietnam’s balancing act [Cemnet]

Vietnam conjoined twins recovering week after separation [Thanh Nien]

Rice shop owner burns four motorcycles in Saigon [Vietnam Net]

 

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