Dak Nong woman fined for spreading fake swine fever news

A woman in the central province of Dak Nong has been fined VND10 million (US$430) for posting fake news about a swine disease outbreak in the area.

Ministries may be relocated to Tay Ho

The Viet Nam Institute for Urban and Rural Planning under Construction Ministry has introduced three options for the relocation of headquarters of ministries and Government agencies out of Hanoi’s inner districts by 2030,

Dong Nai farmers live in fear as elephants go on rampage

Local farmers in Thanh Son Commune, Dong Nai Province, have complained about their plants being destroyed by rampaging wild elephants.

Da Nang urges investors to open public paths to the beach

Danang People's Committee has issued an official document asking investors to quickly open public paths to the local beaches.

UV radiation index reaches high-risk level in HCM City

The ultraviolet (UV) radiation index in HCM City will remain at the high-risk level of 8-12 until the end of this week, according to Weather Online, a UK-based meteorological service firm.

ILO wants to support Vietnam Social Security’s sustainable development

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) wants to cooperate with the Vietnam Social Security (VSS), helping the later improve its operation and boost sustainable development.

Drinking water provided in Hanoi city centre

 Drinking water tanks have been put on some streets in the Hanoi’s city-centre district of Hoan Kiem.

Outstanding athletes, coaches honoured

Outstanding athletes and coaches were honoured at a ceremony in Hanoi on March 27, as part of activities marking the 73rd anniversary of Vietnamese Sports Day.

Eastern section of North-South Highway to be completed in 2021

The eastern section of the North-South Highway will be put into use in 2021 in schedule, according to Minister of Transport Nguyen Van The.

Vietnamese doctors conducted first-ever awake brain tumor surgery

The surgery on a 55-year-old patient in Quang Binh was jointly conducted by Professor Dong Van He, head of the Department of Neurosurgery on March 22 at Viet Duc Hospital.

Xoi Xeo - a popular sticky rice in Hanoi

 There is nowhere in Vietnam that so many types of sticky rice- or “xoi” present like they do in Hanoi. 

Eo Gio cliff – a place of serenity

Eo Gio cliff is located in Quy Nhon city, Binh Dinh province. Among the bow-shaped mountain range facing the sea, Eo Gio cliff is the farthest and most spectacular strait in Quy Nhon.

NA Chairwoman pays official visit to Morocco

Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan arrived at Rabat-Salé Airport, Salé city, Morocco, beginning her official visits to the Kingdom of Morocco from March 27 to 30.

Hanoi chokes on polluted air

 VietNamNet Bridge – Air quality in Hanoi today was poor, with the somber sky covered in a fog-like sheen, reported Tuổi Trẻ (Youth) newspaper.

Vietnam’s HQ 012-Ly Thai To joins fleet review at LIMA 2019

 Naval ship HQ 012-Ly Thai To of Brigade 162 of the Naval Region 4 joined a fleet review on March 27 within the framework of the 2019 Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2019) in Langkawi, Malaysia. 

Project to develop national investment information system kicks off

 The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) and the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) organised a ceremony in Hanoi on March 28 to launch a project to develop the national investment information system (NIIS).

Distributors complain about RON95 fuel shortage

 Several distributors have complained about a shortage of RON95 petrol over recent days.

International travel fair offers massive discount tours

 Thousands of discounted tourism packages have been introduced at the Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM 2019) which opened on March 27 in Hanoi.

Hanoi brothers fined for killing rare birds on Youtube

 Two brothers in Hanoi’s outlying district of Ba Vi has been fined VND1.5 million (USD65.21) for posting a clip killing two rare birds on Youtube.

Dong Nai farmers live in fear as elephants go on rampage

 Local farmers in Thanh Son Commune, Dong Nai Province, have complained about their plants being destroyed by rampaging wild elephants.

Ministries may be relocated to Tay Ho

The Viet Nam Institute for Urban and Rural Planning under Construction Ministry has introduced three options for the relocation of headquarters of ministries and Government agencies out of Hanoi’s inner districts by 2030, 

2,000 flights added for Hung Kings holiday

 National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and budget airline Jetstar Pacific have announced to increase around 2,000 flights in total on the occasion of the Hung Kings holiday.

Da Nang urges investors to open public paths to the beach

 Danang People's Committee has issued an official document asking investors to quickly open public paths to the local beaches.

Chatbot in FB draws strategic investors

 The first strategic start-up investment deal in promoting a chatbot application in food & beverage (F&B), GonJOY, was signed on Tuesday between EM AND AI joint-stock company and an investor from Spain worth US$500,000.

Dak Nong woman fined for spreading fake swine fever news

 VietNamNet Bridge – A woman in the central province of Dak Nong has been fined VND10 million (US$430) for posting fake news about a swine disease outbreak in the area.