Hundreds of teachers face tests to keep Hanoi jobs

 Hundreds of teachers in Hanoi's Soc Son District have complained that they may lose their jobs as they will be tested to keep their existing posts.

Inland waterway transport system needs investment

Investment in improving and maintaining the inland waterway transport infrastructure network is a strategic priority recommended by the World Bank to better connect inland areas to seaports to facilitate export activities.

Vietnamese tourism industry to grow amidst Industry 4.0

 A conference held on March 28 in the framework of the Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM) sought solutions to develop tourism in the context of Industry 4.0.

Hue authorities adopt evacuation plan to protect historic relics

 Authorities of the central Hue city have announced plans to evacuate 4,200 families out of the citadel walls and buildings in an attempt to stop illegal lodging on relics.

War-time shells detonated in Quang Tri province

 As many as 85 shells left from the war were safely detonated in the central province of Quang Tri, said the Mines Advisory Group (MAG) on March 28.

Agriculture ministry, IUCN work to protect saola

 The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the IUCN signed a cooperation agreement in Hanoi on March 28 on the building of a protection and breeding programme for the saola, one of the rarest and most threatened mammals on the planet. 

Urgent arrest warrant issued for leader of big cross-border drug ring

 The Investigation Police Department for Drug-Related Criminals said on March 28 that an urgent arrest warrant had been issued for the leader of a huge trans-national drug ring connecting with the seizure of 300kg of drugs recently. 

Teen dies of tapeworm egg infestation in brain

 An 18-year-old who complained of seizures in the emergency room of an Indian hospital turned out to have parasites in his brain, according to a case study published Thursday in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Five major transport projects to be completed in Q2

 Five major transport projects are scheduled to be completed in the second quarter of 2019, according to the Ministry of Transport (MoT).

AFC General Secretary congratulates Vietnam’s U23 team

General Secretary of the AFC Dato’ Windsor John sent a congratulatory letter to President of the Vietnam Football Federation Le Khanh Hai for Vietnam’s U23 team having gained a berth in the finals of the 2020 AFC U23 Championship, said the AFF.

Quang Ninh tops provincial competitiveness index for two consecutive years

The northern province of Quang Ninh maintained its top spot for two consecutive years in the Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) 2018 that was announced in Hanoi on March 28. 

Vietnam's NA Chairwoman meets Morocco's leaders in Rabat

Vietnam always places importance to developing the friendship and multi-dimensional cooperation with African countries, seeing Morocco as her prioritized partner in North Africa, said NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.

Brexit may end up being a waste of everyone's time

 The UK Parliament will vote Friday on Theresa May's Brexit deal for a third and possibly final time, the British government confirmed. But the arrangements are, unsurprisingly, mired in confusion and controversy.

Vietnam, Morocco sign deals to boost environmental, trade, industrial ties

Vietnam and Morocco signed several memoranda of understanding on environmental, trade and industrial cooperation on March 28, during an official visit to the African nation by Chairwoman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.

BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 29/3

State Bank of Vietnam promotes credit programmes for rural areas, Shrimp businesses advised to increase competitiveness, Taiwanese tourism eyes Vietnamese market, Enough petroleum supply to meet domestic demand: Ministry

Russian cars to enter VN thanks to government agreements

VietNamNet Bridge - The government of Vietnam is facilitating the Russian manufacturing of transport vehicles with engines made in Vietnam. 

Vibrant Can Cau Saturday market in Lao Cai

The Can Cau market in the Si Ma Cai district in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai can be found open for business each Saturday.

Garment and textile industry on course to conquer domestic market

 Vietnam's garment and textile industry has continuously promoted investment and implemented solutions to dominate the domestic market besides maintaining exports. 

Vietnamese beauties respond to #trashtag challenge

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese beauties have warmly responded to the online movement #trashtag challenge which has gone viral in recent days and inspired many people to clean up rubbish in public areas.

 

 

Tac Cau pineapple – A specialty of the South

Tac Cau pineapples are cultivated on Tac Cau islet, Kien Giang province. Thanks to the favourable local weather and soil conditions, pineapples here have a distinctive lovely scent and sweet taste.

 

Da Nang bright with colourful flowers in March

 During these days of March, Da Nang city is wearing a ‘colourful new shirt’ with various beautiful flowers, creating a fascinating scene.

Co To Island faces environmental problems as waste mounts

The face of Co To has changed rapidly in recent years with many new hotels and guesthouses, and more aquatic cultivation and processing units established. However, strong economic development has brought environmental consequences.

CPTPP offers rising appeal for Vietnam

 With the landmark Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership in effect in Vietnam, the race among investors in the sectors that stand to gain the most is expected to heat up.

China’s recent activities in Hoang Sa violate Vietnam’s sovereignty: spokeswoman

 Vietnam has once again demanded that China respect its sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagoes in response to China’s live-fire drills and construction plan in Hoang Sa.

Vietnam wins Special Prize at music competition in Japan

Vietnamese 15-year-old contestant Bui Thao Huong has won the special prize at the 21st Kyushu International Music Contest, in Kumamoto, Japan.