Quang Nam authorities urged to protect Cu Lao Cham coral reefs

 The coral reefs near Cu Lao Cham Island in Quang Nam Province are being restored and monitored to ensure a rich ecosystem.

Traditional theatres lure more viewers

During the last weekend of every month, Viet Nam Cheo Theatre on Kim Ma Street in Hanoi welcomes hundreds of visitors to watch how a cheo play is performed on a large stage in a traditional style.

5,000 to participate in Hanoi street festival

Hanoi will hold a street festival which is expected to attract around 5,000 participants to mark the 10th anniversary of Hanoi’s expansion. 

Vietnamese restaurant in Hong Kong serves delicious dishes

 A restaurant called “Hue” in Vietnamese stands out from the other eateries in Hong Kong’s North Point area. The tiny, delicate restaurant serves pure Vietnamese food.

Ministry urges investigation into Hanoi West Lake mass fish deaths

 The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has proposed Hanoi authorities to conduct an urgent investigation into the recent massive fish deaths on the West Lake.

Hundreds evacuated in Thanh Hoa flood

 Hundreds of households in Thanh Hoa Province were evacuated on July 22 amid rising floods in the region.

HCM City at loss over Uber tax arrears

 HCM City Department of Taxation have said they didn't know what to do with the VND53.3bn in Uber tax arrears as the company had stopped operations in Vietnam.

Phong Nha - Ke Bang caves close due to heavy rains

 The Phong Nha-Ke Bang Tourism Centre has just announced to close several tourist points in the site to ensure safety for visitors amid rising floods in the area.

One drowned, another missing in Thanh Hoa beach incident

 A tourist has died, while another has gone missing while swimming off the coast in the northern central province of Thanh Hoa.

Housemaid severely beaten in Gia Lai

Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Welfare Dao Ngoc Dung has called on authorities of Gia Lai and Kon Tum provinces to investigate a case in which a housemaid was allegedly mistreated by her owner.

Origami art works on display in Hanoi

Fifty two origami art works made by Vietnamese artists are being showcased in Hanoi. They depict a variety of real animals and mythological figures with wings, such as birds, dragon, and unicorn.

Minister of Information-Communication Truong Minh Tuan suspended

 President Tran Dai Quang on July 23 signed a decision on the suspension of Truong Minh Tuan from his position as the Minister of Information and Communications.

Joining global supply chains – where to start?

Vietnam has been excluded from multinational groups’ global production chains because of its weak supporting industries.

HCMC: Scheme not doing as well as expected

 VietNamNet Bridge – A pilot scheme to issue construction licences in HCM City has not performed as well as expected.

Hanoi: Buildings lie empty amid house shortage

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hanoi residents are struggling to find houses because the city lacks social housing projects, with some projects currently being halted due to a lack of capital.

Riverside villages of Hanoi submerged in floodwater

 As of late July 22, many communes on the bank of Tich River in Hanoi's Quoc Oai district were still deeply under water, with many roadsblocked and many villages isolated.

Illegal mansion torn down

A building complex being illegally constructed in Yen Bai Commune in the mountainous district of Ba Vi was knocked down on Friday (July 20), only two months before its expected completion date.

Local ride-hailing apps struggle to compete with Grab

Vietnamese ride-hailing businesses are still struggling to grab market share even after the departure of Uber from Southeast Asia and complaints about the top ride-hailing app Grab.

Closer links needed for AI adoption

 The development of artificial intelligence needs closer links between the Government, universities and businesses, a workshop heard in HCM City on Saturday.

Stock bourses’ merger plan submitted to Government: Finance ministry

 The plan for the merger of the Ha Noi and HCM stock exchanges has been submitted to the Government for review, according to the Ministry of Finance.

Three billion more stocks to start trading this week

  An additional three billion bank stocks will start trading on the HCM Stock Exchange (HOSE) this week, HOSE announced.

VN Central Bank cuts 257 business conditions

  The State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV) has approved a plan to remove or simplify 257 business conditions under its management.

Trade Ministry will submit CPTPP for approval by year-end

 The Ministry of Industry and Trade is preparing necessary documents to submit the CPTPP to the National Assembly for approval by the end of this year.

Over 21,000 flights delayed, cancelled in H1

 In the first six months of 2018, there were 150,010 flights operated by domestic carriers including Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet, Jetstar Pacific and Vietnam Air Services Company (Vasco), a year-on-year increase of 9 per cent.

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