Cabinet meeting looks into major transport projects

Prompt moves taken to ensure safety for Vietnamese citizens in Ukraine: spokeswoman

Vietnam Airlines has sent its plans for flights bringing home Vietnamese citizens in Ukraine to the Ministry of Transport, saying it stands ready to follow instructions of the Government.

Foreign investors are about to transfer two power plants built under the BOT mode when the 20-year contract terminates. State-owned corporations are outdoing one another to take over the plants.

The Government Office has sent a document to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) requesting to restore the visa waiver policy as applied before the Covid-19 outbreak. Vietnam plans to fully reopen the tourism market from March 15.

The symbolic icon and landmark of the capital city Hanoi, Long Bien Bridge, turned 120 years old on Monday.

International sport delegations and reporters attending the 31st Southeast Asian Games will not be quarantined even if COVID-19 cases are found, the organising committee said at a press conference on February 28.

The year 2022 will not only be the time to live with but overcome the Covid-19 pandemic with a proactive attitude. 

Vietnam’s economy is forecast to grow beyond expectation in 2022 as domestic demand rebounds and foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows remains stable.

Vietnam’s top cueist Tran Quyet Chien was the runner-up of the recently concluded 3-cushion Carom Billiards World Cup in Turkey, after winning over leading players of the world.

The young often start businesses with modern concepts revolving around IT, food or fashion, but three Mong men from the northern province of Lai Chau have created their own with a passion for the traditional musical instruments of their ethnic group.

Experts say the desire to build a casino or Disneyland in HCM City will cause an “imbalance”, affecting the city’s image.

Liquidity has increased sharply over the last three trading sessions, especially since February 24, when Russia triggered the latest war with Ukraine. Cash flow is strong with liquidity of VND30 trillion each trading session.

The number of civil servants at the district level has been reduced by 706 out of 2,411, while the number of cadres and civil servants at the commune level has been cut by 9,694 out of 20,403 under the program on district and commune mergers.

Ten percent of total fees from visas granted to foreign travelers and 5 percent of total excursion fees at tourism sites throughout the country will be used to run the Tourism Development Fund, according to Circular 12.

Among the patients, three cases were diagnosed with chronic appendicitis - a rare condition.

Nhan Tower is among the must-visit destinations in the south central coastal province of Phu Yen.

The decision on direct appointment of contractors for 12 component projects of the North - South Expressway is unprecedented.

The aim of making HCM City an international financial hub depends on greater financial liberation that the country has to achieve by 2030 at least, experts say.

Ending Thursday, the trading value at MXV exceeded VND10 trillion (US$438 million) for the first time, a milestone in the development of the commodity trading market in Vietnam.  

Traffic accidents continue to fall in February

7.5 million farming households to be connected to Postmart.vn

Behind the victories of U23 Vietnam in Phnom Penh, it is not only the professional factor but also an unprecedented and inspirational story.

Institutional reform is facing difficulties because the power of ministries, State agencies and local authorities is too great. Proposals to cut off privileges and the "ask-give" mechanism are not welcome by many people who benefit. 

Doctor Duong Tien Can had a high temperature and cough, and a test proved his suspicions - he was a COVID-19 patient.