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.

Vietnam’s overseas investment reaches $120 million in three months

 Viet Nam’s total outbound investment in the first quarter of the year hit an estimated US$120 million, according to the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

Vietnam Int’l Flora Expo features master flower arrangers

 The 3rd Vietnam International Flora Expo 2019 is being held from March 26-29 at Adora Centre on 431 Hoang Van Thu Street in HCM City’s Tan Binh District.

Ministry proposes VN Airport Corporation pay for third Tan Son Nhat terminal

 The Ministry of Transport has proposed the Government allow the Airport Corporation of Viet Nam to invest in building a third passenger terminal at Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

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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.

Police investigate gang rape of 16-year-old

 VietNamNet Bridge – Police in Quang Tri Province are investigating the alleged gang rape of a 16-year-old girl.

VN's top chess player still unbeaten at Sharjah Masters

 Nguyen Anh Khoi and Le Quang Liem remained unbeaten at the ongoing Sharjah Masters international chess tournament in the United Arab Emirates yesterday.

Vietnam in Pot 1 for 2020 AFC U23 Championship draw

 Vietnam are seeded in Pot 1 for the upcoming draw of the 2020 AFC U23 Championship finals, confirmed the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).

Music festival at Binh Chau beach on April 5-8

 The Vibe Nation Beach Fest, a music festival, will be held at Hodota Resort and Camping in Binh Thuan Province on April 5-8.

Four detainees escape in Kon Tum jailbreak

 VietNamNet Bridge – Kon Tum provincial police are searching for four men who escaped from a detention centre through its ventilation system.

Award-winning Canadian comedian to perform at Caravelle

 Award-winning Canadian actor, comedian and musician Phil Nichol will perform at an international comedy show at Caravelle Saigon Hotel on April 9.

Latin dance fest to hit Hanoi

 An international festival dedicated to Latin dances will begin today and last until March 31.   

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.

Retired officials must wait for a new start

 VietNamNet Bridge – Retired government officials will not be allowed to found, own or run private companies in areas under the jurisdiction and management of their former posts for at least six months after retirement, 

Unprofitable State projects show signs of recovery

 The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has reported some positive signs in the handling of 12 major State-owned projects that have long reported losses, as some have managed to resume operations after suspensions or even record profits.

More Party cells needed in VN's private businesses

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Secretariat of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee has issued a new instruction on the need to have Party cells in all private Vietnamese economic entities.

Vietnam to restructure stock market

VietNamNet Bridge - The new plan on restructuring the stock market by 2020 mentions solutions to help the market obtain an upgrade in status and develop in the long term.


The New York Times lists must-do things in Hoi An in 36 hours

 Patrick Scott, a writer from The New York Times, a US daily newspaper, has some words of advice for travelers on exploring Hoi An ancient town, Quang Nam province, Vietnam during 36 hours.

How digitalization transforms Vietnam?

 Vietnam has experienced more than two decades of connecting to the Internet and joined the race of digital transformation around the globe.